Hail History

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Hail history for Meade County, SD

Last hail in the countyAug 16, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months7
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Jun 1, 2015
Hail days since 2006222
Days with hail 1 inch or larger188
Tornadoes in the county9
Damaging wind reports in the county553

603 hail reports in Meade County since 2006 on 222 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 1, 2015.

Cities in Meade County

Recent hail in Meade County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 16, 20260.75 in
penny		Black Hawk
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Black Hawk
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 20263 in
tea cup		Faith
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 20261 in
quarter		Summerset, Piedmont
4 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Union Center, New Underwood, Sturgis
6 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Black Hawk
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 20261 in
quarter		Hereford
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 11, 20251 in
quarter		Sturgis Muni Airport
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Mud Butte
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Hereford
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 20251 in
quarter		Black Hawk, Piedmont
3 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251 in
quarter		Piedmont
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 20252.5 in
tennis ball		Hereford, Ellsworth AFB
5 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 Meade County by year

606150717088091010121110121413914915151681710181419112082192214231024625726

When hail season peaks in Meade County

JanFebMar6Apr31May69Jun64Jul39Aug11Sep2OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Meade County

553 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Meade County since 2006, on 208 days. The strongest measured gust was 115 mph on Jul 6, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 7, 202651 mph, measuredHereford
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 30, 202678 mph, measuredMud Butte, Sturgis, Hereford
37 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 202654 mph, measuredFaith
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 18, 202669 mph, measuredSummerset, Mud Butte, Howes
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202666 mph, measuredElm Springs, Union Center, Fairpoint
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202663 mph, measuredFaith, Union Center
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 202670 mph, measuredFairpoint, Howes, Union Center
13 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 202657 mph, measuredMud Butte
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202663 mph, measuredHowes, Faith, Opal
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 202650 mph, measuredHereford
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Meade 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).