Hail History

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Hail history for Bennett County, SD

Hail last in the countyAug 24, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin4
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20064.25 inJun 25, 2024
Ane haili ijiin 200687
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon72
Tornadoes iin county9
Mwwoon ane ane pwon fefan ijiin131

145 hail reports in Bennett County since 2006 on 87 days. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 25, 2024.

Recent hail in Bennett County

DateSize hailWhereSource
Aug 24, 20262.50 in
tennis ball		Martin
5 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Martin
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20260.75 in
1-sent coin		Tuthill
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 20262.00 in
hen egg		Vetal
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Vetal
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 20250.75 in
1-sent coin		Swett
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events

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Hail days in Bennett County by year

6061007608509410611112313214215416117418419720221422423624225426

When hail season peaks in Bennett County

JanFeb1MarApr9May30Jun23Jul21Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Bennett County

131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Bennett County since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 29, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 27, 202651 mph, a measuredMartin
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 24, 202664 mph, a measuredMartin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 17, 202673 mph, a measuredMartin
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202657 mph, a measuredHarrington, Martin
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202655 mph, a measuredMartin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202666 mph, a measuredSwett, Martin
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 202683 mph, a measuredHarrington, Martin Muni Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202666 mph, a measuredMartin Muni Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 4, 202571 mph, a measuredMartin Muni Airport, Harrington
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 13, 202576 mph, a measuredHarrington, Martin Muni Airport
2 wind reports		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 Bennett 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).