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Hail history for Pierre, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pierre on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jul 18, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Pierre
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | West Shore Rec Ar, Fort Pierre 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Pierre |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Fort Pierre 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Pierre |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Pierre, Pierre Airport 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Pierre |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Pierre Airport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Pierre |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Pierre by year
When hail season peaks near Pierre
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Pierre
Jul 18, 2023 · 4.5 in (softball) · Pierre (1 mi from Pierre)
National Weather Service description (English): A photo of an estimated 4.5 inch hailstone was submitted on Facebook.Jun 2, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Pierre (1 mi from Pierre)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to the size of baseballs fell in Pierre breaking some windows out of homes and vehicles.Jun 10, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fort Pierre (4 mi from Pierre)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball size hail caused major vehicle damage.Sep 7, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fort Pierre (2 mi from Pierre)
Jul 25, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · West Shore Rec Ar (6 mi from Pierre)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pierre
97 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pierre since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jul 14, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | 73 mph, measured | Fort Pierre 1 wind report |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 62 mph, measured | Pierre Regional Air 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 73 mph, measured | Pierre Regional Ai, Pierre Regional Air, Pierre 5 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 65 mph, measured | Fort Pierre 1 wind report |
| Aug 22, 2025 | 71 mph, measured | Pierre Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 82 mph, measured | Pierre Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Pierre Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2024 | 59 mph, measured | Pierre Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 58 mph, measured | Pierre Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 84 mph, measured | Pierre Airport, Fort Pierre 5 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 Pierre; 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 Pierre.
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