Hail History

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Hail history for Lincoln County, SD

Last hail in the countyAug 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Apr 28, 2025
Hail days since 200654
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes in the county11
Damaging wind reports in the county121

109 hail reports in Lincoln County since 2006 on 54 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 28, 2025.

Cities in Lincoln County

Recent hail in Lincoln County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 20, 20261 in
quarter		Sioux Falls
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Worthing, Canton, Fairview
3 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 24, 20261 in
quarter		Harrisburg
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Sioux Falls, Tea
3 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Tea, Sioux Falls, Shindler
7 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 20250.75 in
penny		Harrisburg
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Beresford, Worthing, Hudson
3 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Lincoln County by year

30640760830921011111231341421516417118119120421422223124225526

When hail season peaks in Lincoln County

JanFeb1Mar5Apr13May12Jun8Jul11Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lincoln County

121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lincoln County since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jul 25, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 11, 202658 mph, estimatedDavis
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202692 mph, measuredTea, Harrisburg, Worthing
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 28, 202667 mph, measuredLennox
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202572 mph, measuredBeresford
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 2025115 mph, estimatedBeresford, Moe, Lennox Skie Airport
16 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202564 mph, measuredHarrisburg, Shindler
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202460 mph, estimatedTea
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202470 mph, estimatedCanton, Lennox Skie Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202266 mph, measuredLennox Skie Airport, Canton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202285 mph, estimatedNorway Center, Moe, Tea
8 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 Lincoln 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).