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Hail history for Mitchell, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mitchell on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 8, 2009. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Mitchell
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Mitchell in the last two years.
Hail days near Mitchell by year
When hail season peaks near Mitchell
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (11) and July (10).
Largest hail storms near Mitchell
Aug 8, 2009 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Betts (10 mi from Mitchell)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail broke windows, damaged vehicles, roofs and siding, and caused crop damage. The amount of property and crop damage was not known.May 5, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Betts (6 mi from Mitchell)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles and siding.May 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mitchell (1 mi from Mitchell)
May 31, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Plano (9 mi from Mitchell)
Jul 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mitchell (1 mi from Mitchell)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles and siding. The hail was accompanied by damaging wind gusts.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mitchell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2007 | EF1 | Riverside 5 mi from Mitchell |
| May 5, 2007 | EF0 | Mitchell 4 mi from Mitchell |
| May 5, 2007 | EF1 | Alexandria 8 mi from Mitchell |
| May 5, 2007 | EF0 | Mitchell 7 mi from Mitchell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mitchell
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mitchell since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Aug 3, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Mitchell 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Mitchell Airport, Ethan 2 wind reports |
| 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 1 wind report |
| 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 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Loomis 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 75 mph, measured | Mitchell Airport, Mitchell 3 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 Mitchell; 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). Distances are measured from the center of Mitchell.
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