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Hail history for Lead, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lead on 90 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 29, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Lead
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Brownsville 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Lead |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Galena 3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Lead |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Cheyenne Crossing 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Lead |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Spearfish Airport 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Lead |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Spearfish Airport, Cheyenne Crossing 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Lead |
| May 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Lead 1 hail report · closest near the center of Lead |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Lead by year
When hail season peaks near Lead
Of the 90 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (27) and August (23).
Largest hail storms near Lead
Jun 29, 2018 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lead (0 mi from Lead)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail to the size of baseballs caused significant property damage in Lead.May 28, 2007 · 2 in (hen egg) · Spearfish (8 mi from Lead)
Jun 21, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cheyenne Crossing (7 mi from Lead)
Aug 19, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cheyenne Crossing (5 mi from Lead)
Aug 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deadwood (8 mi from Lead)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lead
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2007 | EF1 | Spearfish Airport 10 mi from Lead |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lead
41 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lead since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Aug 26, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Dwtn Spearfish, Lead 3 wind reports |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Spearfish Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Spearfish Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2024 | 74 mph, measured | Whitewood, Lead, Central City 4 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2022 | 81 mph, measured | Spearfish 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 61 mph, measured | Cheyenne Crossing 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 59 mph, measured | Cheyenne Crossing 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Spearfish 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2021 | 61 mph, measured | Lead 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Deadwood 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 Lead; 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.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Lead.
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