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Hail history for Madison, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Madison on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 23, 2022. Hail is most common here in August and June.
Recent hail near Madison
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Ramona 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Madison |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Madison by year
When hail season peaks near Madison
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Madison
Oct 23, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Orland (9 mi from Madison)
May 5, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Madison (2 mi from Madison)
Jun 17, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Madison (0 mi from Madison)
Sep 23, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Rutland (6 mi from Madison)
Aug 5, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wentworth (9 mi from Madison)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Madison
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2011 | EF0 | Junius 9 mi from Madison |
| May 30, 2011 | EF0 | Ramona 9 mi from Madison |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Madison
58 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Madison since 2006, on 30 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 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 | 59 mph, measured | Madison 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2019 | 59 mph, measured | Madison Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 75 mph, estimated | Smiths Park, Junius 2 wind reports |
| Sep 19, 2017 | 75 mph, estimated | Smiths Park, Wentworth 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 Madison; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Madison.
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