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Hail history for Hanson County, SD
51 hail reports in Hanson County since 2006 on 32 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 6, 2020.
Recent hail in Hanson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Alexandria, Farmer 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Hanson County by year
When hail season peaks in Hanson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Hanson County
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Hanson County since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 25, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | damage reported | Ethan, Emery 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Fulton 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Fulton, Alexandria 2 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Alexandria 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 66 mph, measured | Alexandria 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 85 mph, estimated | Rockport 4 wind reports |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 58 mph, measured | Alexandria 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Riverside, Rockport 2 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 81 mph, measured | Alexandria 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2021 | 64 mph, measured | Alexandria 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Hanson County; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).