Hail History

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Hail history for Tea, SD

Last hail within 10 milesAug 20, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 29, 2022
Hail days since 200659
Days with hail 1 inch or larger39
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles144

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tea on 59 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 29, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Tea

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 20, 20261 in
quarter		Sioux Falls, Chancellor
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Tea		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Worthing
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Tea		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 24, 20261 in
quarter		Harrisburg, Pumpkin Center, South Sioux Falls
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Tea		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Sioux Falls, Chancellor, Tea
5 hail reports · closest near the center of Tea		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Tea, South Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls
12 hail reports · closest near the center of Tea		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		South Sioux Falls
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Tea		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Pumpkin Center
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Tea		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 20250.75 in
penny		Harrisburg
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Tea		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251 in
quarter		Ellis, South Sioux Falls
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Tea		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Tea by year

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When hail season peaks near Tea

Of the 59 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and July (12).

JanFeb2Mar6Apr10May14Jun12Jul12Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Tea

Aug 31, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · West Sioux Falls (8 mi from Tea)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail broke windows and damaged many vehicles, as well as siding and roofs. One automobile dealer with a large temporary outdoor display reported four thousand vehicles were damaged.

May 29, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Sioux Falls (10 mi from Tea)

Jun 5, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Sioux Falls (5 mi from Tea)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail caused widespread damage to vehicles, windows, roofs, and siding.

May 30, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Sioux Falls (5 mi from Tea)

Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sioux Falls (8 mi from Tea)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tea

DateRatingWherePath
May 30, 2022EF1South Sioux Falls
6 mi from Tea		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2021EF?Chancellor
9 mi from Tea		0.5 mi long, 40 yd wide
Aug 28, 2021EF1Lennox
8 mi from Tea		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 28, 2021EF?Lennox
7 mi from Tea		0.9 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 28, 2021EF?Worthing
6 mi from Tea		1.6 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 28, 2021EF?Worthing
9 mi from Tea		1.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 10, 2019EF2Tea
4 mi from Tea		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2019EF2Sioux Falls
5 mi from Tea		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2019EF2South Sioux Falls
6 mi from Tea		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 30, 2018EF0Ellis
5 mi from Tea		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 5, 2014EF0Harrisburg
9 mi from Tea		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tea

144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tea since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jul 25, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 20, 202658 mph, measuredChancellor
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202692 mph, measuredTea, Harrisburg, Worthing
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 28, 202667 mph, measuredLennox
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202670 mph, measuredChancellor, Sioux Falls
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202575 mph, estimatedEllis, Tea, Harrisburg
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202564 mph, measuredHarrisburg, Shindler
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202575 mph, estimatedSioux Falls, East Sioux Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 21, 202564 mph, estimatedEllis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202464 mph, estimatedSouth Sioux Falls, Tea
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202370 mph, estimatedSioux Falls, Ellis
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Tea; 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 Tea.

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