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Hail history for Aberdeen, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Aberdeen on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 22, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Aberdeen ranks #583 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Aberdeen
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Columbia 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Aberdeen |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Aberdeen 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Aberdeen |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Aberdeen by year
When hail season peaks near Aberdeen
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (8).
Largest hail storms near Aberdeen
Jul 17, 2010 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Aberdeen (1 mi from Aberdeen)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball to baseball size hail fell at the National Weather Service office causing damage to several vehicles. The rear window was broken out of one of the vehicles.Jun 22, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Richmond (8 mi from Aberdeen)
Jul 5, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Aberdeen Rgnl Airport (2 mi from Aberdeen)
Jul 24, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Columbia (8 mi from Aberdeen)
Aug 5, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aberdeen (0 mi from Aberdeen)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Aberdeen
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2025 | EF0 | Nahon 7 mi from Aberdeen |
| May 7, 2022 | EF0 | Rudolph 6 mi from Aberdeen |
| May 7, 2022 | EF0 | Aberdeen 3 mi from Aberdeen |
| Aug 14, 2008 | EF0 | Aberdeen 2 mi from Aberdeen |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Aberdeen
120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Aberdeen since 2006, on 65 days. The strongest measured gust was 101 mph on Jul 31, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Richmond Lake Rec A, Aberdeen Regional 4 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 68 mph, measured | Aberdeen Regional, Aberdeen Regional A, Aberdeen 4 wind reports |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Aberdeen 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 78 mph, measured | Richmond, Aberdeen Rgnl Airport, Aberdeen 6 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Aberdeen Rgnl Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Aberdeen Rgnl Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Aberdeen 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Aberdeen 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Aberdeen 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 81 mph, measured | Aberdeen Rgnl Airport 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 Aberdeen; 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). Distances are measured from the center of Aberdeen.
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