Hail History

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Hail history for Sturgis, SD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Aug 7, 2009
Hail days since 200687
Days with hail 1 inch or larger74
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles35

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sturgis on 87 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 7, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Sturgis

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 2, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Sturgis
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Sturgis		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 11, 20251 in
quarter		Sturgis Muni Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sturgis		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Sturgis by year

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When hail season peaks near Sturgis

Of the 87 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (23) and July (23).

JanFebMar2Apr15May23Jun23Jul21Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sturgis

Aug 17, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Galena (9 mi from Sturgis)

Aug 7, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Sturgis (5 mi from Sturgis)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail caused significant damage to automobiles, motorcycles, and property at a large bar and campground east of Sturgis.

May 25, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Sturgis Muni Airport (10 mi from Sturgis)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell at Bear Butte State Park.

Jun 29, 2018 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Tilford (5 mi from Sturgis)

Jul 17, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Tilford (9 mi from Sturgis)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sturgis

35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sturgis since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 11, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 30, 202663 mph, measuredSturgis, Tilford
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 202654 mph, measuredSturgis
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202666 mph, measuredSturgis
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202559 mph, measuredSturgis Muni Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202259 mph, measuredSturgis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202281 mph, measuredSturgis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202160 mph, estimatedSturgis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202160 mph, estimatedWhitewood
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202060 mph, estimatedSturgis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202059 mph, measuredSturgis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Sturgis; 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 Sturgis.

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