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Hail history for Gregory County, SD
142 hail reports in Gregory County since 2006 on 71 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 25, 2024.
Recent hail in Gregory County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 2.50 in tennis ball | Pickstown, Fairfax 4 hail reports |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Burke 1 hail report |
| May 17, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Burke 1 hail report |
| Aug 3, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Gregory 1 hail report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Burke 1 hail report |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Gregory Airport 1 hail report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Herrick 2 hail reports |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Herrick 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Gregory County by year
When hail season peaks in Gregory County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Gregory County
97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Gregory County since 2006, on 60 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jun 28, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 56 mph, a measured | Pickstown 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 65 mph, a measured | Dixon 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 66 mph, a measured | Fairfax 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 86 mph, a measured | Herrick, Dallas, Fort Randall 4 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 72 mph, a estimat | Fairfax, Herrick, Fort Randall 6 wind reports |
| May 17, 2026 | 78 mph, a measured | Fort Randall, Herrick, Bonesteel 3 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2025 | 63 mph, a measured | Dixon 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 68 mph, a measured | Dixon 2 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 62 mph, a measured | Herrick, Paxton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 71 mph, a measured | Dixon, Herrick, Fort Randall 4 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 Gregory 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).