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Hail history for Mcpherson County, SD
141 hail reports in Mcpherson County since 2006 on 66 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 10, 2016.
Recent hail in Mcpherson County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Eureka 1 hail report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Elm Lake 1 hail report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Eureka, Hosmer 2 hail reports |
| May 31, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Leola 2 hail reports |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Wetonka, Langlake, Long Lake 3 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Mcpherson County by year
When hail season peaks in Mcpherson County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Mcpherson County
107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Mcpherson County since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Jul 4, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | 70 mph, measured | Hosmer 2 wind reports |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Leola 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Langlake 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Langlake 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Leola, Long Lake 2 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Langlake 1 wind report |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Eureka Muni Airport, Long Lake 3 wind reports |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Hillsview 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Long Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Eureka 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 Mcpherson 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).