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Hail history for Davison County, SD
94 hail reports in Davison County since 2006 on 46 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 8, 2009.
Cities in Davison County
Recent hail in Davison County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Ethan 2 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 Davison County by year
When hail season peaks in Davison County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Davison County
102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Davison County since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Aug 3, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Mitchell, Ethan 2 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Mount Vernon 2 wind reports |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Mitchell Airport, Ethan 2 wind reports |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Mt Vernon 1 wind report |
| May 17, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Mitchell Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Mitchell Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Mitchell Airport, Metzgerville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Mitchell Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Betts 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Loomis, Mt Vernon, Ethan 7 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 Davison 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).