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Hail history for Pine Ridge, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pine Ridge on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jul 27, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Pine Ridge
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 3 in tea cup | Clinton, Oglala, Pine Ridge 10 hail reports · closest near the center of Pine Ridge |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.5 in tennis ball | White Clay, Pine Ridge Airport 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Pine Ridge |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | White Clay 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Pine Ridge |
| Jul 6, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Pine Ridge 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Pine Ridge |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Pine Ridge 1 hail report · closest near the center of Pine Ridge |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Pine Ridge Airport, Oglala 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Pine Ridge |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pine Ridge by year
When hail season peaks near Pine Ridge
Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and August (9).
Largest hail storms near Pine Ridge
Jul 27, 2018 · 3.25 in · Oglala (8 mi from Pine Ridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Windows broken out along with trees and power lines down.Aug 11, 2026 · 3 in (tea cup) · Clinton (7 mi from Pine Ridge)
Aug 17, 2014 · 2.75 in (baseball) · White Clay (5 mi from Pine Ridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail and strong winds injured 4 in Whiteclay. One person was taken to a local hospital.Jun 29, 2026 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · White Clay (9 mi from Pine Ridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Report via social media with pictures. Time estimated from radar.Jun 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · White Clay (9 mi from Pine Ridge)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pine Ridge
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pine Ridge since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Aug 25, 2019.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Pine Ridge 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Pine Ridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Pine Ridge 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Pine Ridge 5 wind reports |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | White Clay 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | White Clay 1 wind report |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | White Clay 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Oglala 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Pine Ridge Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | Pine Ridge Airport, Pine Ridge 2 wind reports |
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 Pine Ridge; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Pine Ridge.
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