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Hail history for Spearfish, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Spearfish on 92 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 19, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Spearfish
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Dwtn Spearfish 7 hail reports · closest near the center of Spearfish |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Saint Onge 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Spearfish |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Spearfish Airport 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Spearfish |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Spearfish Airport, St Onge 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Spearfish |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Spearfish by year
When hail season peaks near Spearfish
Of the 92 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (30) and June (26).
Largest hail storms near Spearfish
Jun 19, 2015 · 4.5 in (softball) · St Onge (8 mi from Spearfish)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball to softball sized hail caused property damage.Jun 24, 2011 · 3 in (tea cup) · Cheyenne Crossing (8 mi from Spearfish)
Jul 17, 2019 · 3 in (tea cup) · Spearfish (9 mi from Spearfish)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to baseball size fell over a 15 minute period.Jun 12, 2022 · 2.75 in (baseball) · St Onge (9 mi from Spearfish)
Jul 9, 2007 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · St Onge (7 mi from Spearfish)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Spearfish
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2007 | EF1 | Spearfish Airport 5 mi from Spearfish |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Spearfish
72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Spearfish since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Jun 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Dwtn Spearfish 5 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 50 mph, estimated | Dwtn Spearfish 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Dwtn Spearfish 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Spearfish Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Spearfish 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Spearfish Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 74 mph, measured | Whitewood, Central City, Spearfish 3 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | St Onge 2 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | St Onge 1 wind report |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 81 mph, measured | Spearfish, St Onge 3 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 Spearfish; 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 Spearfish.
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