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Hail history for Lake County, SD
78 hail reports in Lake County since 2006 on 41 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 23, 2022.
Cities in Lake County
Recent hail in Lake County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Ramona 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Lake County by year
When hail season peaks in Lake County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lake County
69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lake County since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 97 mph on May 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Orland, Chester, Madison 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Smiths Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Madison 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Orland 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 68 mph, measured | Madison Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 12, 2022 | 110 mph, estimated | Madison, Junius, Madison Muni Airport 10 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 61 mph, measured | Franklin 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Chester, Madison 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2019 | 59 mph, measured | Madison Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 75 mph, estimated | Smiths Park, Junius 2 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 Lake 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).