Hail History

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Hail history for Lawrence County, SD

Last hail in the countyAug 18, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20064.5 in (softball)Jun 19, 2015
Hail days since 2006178
Days with hail 1 inch or larger143
Tornadoes in the county5
Damaging wind reports in the county95

385 hail reports in Lawrence County since 2006 on 178 days. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 19, 2015.

Cities in Lawrence County

Recent hail in Lawrence County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 18, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Brownsville
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Nemo
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Dwtn Spearfish
7 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 20260.5 in
marble		Saint Onge
1 hail report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Galena, Nemo
4 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 20251 in
quarter		Nemo
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 20251 in
quarter		Cheyenne Crossing
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Spearfish Airport
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 20251 in
quarter		Oneill Pass
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Spearfish Airport, Cheyenne Crossing, St Onge
3 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 20251 in
quarter		Lead
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Nemo
1 hail report		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 Lawrence County by year

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When hail season peaks in Lawrence County

JanFebMar2Apr27May45Jun56Jul42Aug6SepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Lawrence County

95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Lawrence County since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Jun 12, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 30, 202665 mph, measuredDwtn Spearfish, Lead
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202650 mph, estimatedDwtn Spearfish
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202651 mph, measuredDwtn Spearfish
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 2026damage reportedNemo
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202560 mph, measuredSpearfish Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202560 mph, measuredSpearfish
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202558 mph, measuredSpearfish Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202474 mph, measuredWhitewood, Lead, Central City
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202460 mph, estimatedSt Onge
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 23, 202360 mph, estimatedSt Onge
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 Lawrence 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).