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Hail history for Belle Fourche, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Belle Fourche on 55 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 19, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Belle Fourche
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Belle Fourche 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Belle Fourche |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Belle Fourche 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Belle Fourche |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Belle Fourche 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Belle Fourche |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Belle Fourche Airport, Belle Fourche Reservoir 2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Belle Fourche |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Belle Fourche by year
When hail season peaks near Belle Fourche
Of the 55 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (23) and July (10).
Largest hail storms near Belle Fourche
Jun 19, 2015 · 4.5 in (softball) · St Onge (8 mi from Belle Fourche)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball to softball sized hail caused property damage.Jun 25, 2007 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Belle Fourche (8 mi from Belle Fourche)
Jun 12, 2022 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Belle Fourche (2 mi from Belle Fourche)
National Weather Service description (English): Wind-driven baseball to near softball sized hail caused extensive damage to property in the Belle Fourche area, especially on the north side of town.Jun 29, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Belle Fourche Airport (10 mi from Belle Fourche)
Aug 7, 2011 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Belle Fourche (1 mi from Belle Fourche)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Belle Fourche
51 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Belle Fourche since 2006, on 39 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Jun 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Belle Fourche 1 wind report |
| Aug 30, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Dwtn Spearfish 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Dwtn Spearfish 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Belle Fourche Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | St Onge 1 wind report |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 81 mph, estimated | Belle Fourche Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | St Onge 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Belle Fourche 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 91 mph, measured | St Onge, Belle Fourche 4 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2022 | 72 mph, measured | Belle Fourche 1 wind report |
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 Belle Fourche; 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 Belle Fourche.
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