Hail History

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Hail history for Day County, SD

Last hail in the countyJul 7, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Aug 10, 2006
Hail days since 200665
Days with hail 1 inch or larger52
Tornadoes in the county12
Damaging wind reports in the county120

112 hail reports in Day County since 2006 on 65 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 10, 2006.

Recent hail in Day County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 7, 20261 in
quarter
Webster
1 hail report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Pierpont
1 hail report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball
Holmquist, Bristol
2 hail reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 20251 in
quarter
Roslyn
1 hail report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 20251.25 in
half dollar
Grenville
2 hail reports
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Day County by year

70640730840921031141251321431531641731819320221422123324425126

When hail season peaks in Day County

JanFebMar2Apr11May17Jun15Jul16Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Day County

120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Day County since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Jul 17, 2015.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 25, 202664 mph, measuredPierpont
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 7, 202662 mph, measuredAndover, Waubay Wildlife Re
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 29, 2026100 mph, estimatedAndover, Bristol, Webster
9 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202668 mph, measuredWaubay
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 14, 202570 mph, estimatedRoslyn, Pierpont
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 31, 202460 mph, measuredAndover
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202464 mph, measuredWaubay
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202360 mph, estimatedWebster Muni Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 19, 202378 mph, measuredPierpont
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202258 mph, measuredWaubay
1 wind report
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 Day County; 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).