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Hail history for Codington County, SD
143 hail reports in Codington County since 2006 on 57 days. The largest stones measured 3.75 in on Jul 25, 2021.
Cities in Codington County
Recent hail in Codington County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | 2.00 in hen egg | Wallace 1 hail report |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Kranzburg 1 hail report |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Grover 1 hail report |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Watertown 1 hail report |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 2.75 in baseball | Watertown Airport, Rauville, Watertown 4 hail reports |
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Hail days in Codington County by year
When hail season peaks in Codington County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Codington County
87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Codington County since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 99 mph on Aug 5, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Sandy Shore State 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Watertown 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 70 mph, a measured | Watertown Airport, Watertown, South Shore 5 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | South Shore 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Kranzburg 1 wind report |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 60 mph, a measured | Watertown Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 71 mph, a measured | Watertown Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 99 mph, a measured | Watertown Airport, Waverly, Foley 7 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2025 | 71 mph, a measured | Watertown Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Henry 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 Codington 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).