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Hail history for Brookings County, SD
86 hail reports in Brookings County since 2006 on 50 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jun 19, 2012.
Cities in Brookings County
Recent hail in Brookings County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | White 1 hail report |
| Aug 7, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Brookings 3 hail reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Aurora 1 hail report |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Medary 1 hail report |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Medary 1 hail report |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bruce 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Brookings County by year
When hail season peaks in Brookings County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Brookings County
102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Brookings County since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Jun 4, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 78 mph, measured | Volga 1 wind report |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | White 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Volga, Aurora 3 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Brookings 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Brookings Muni 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Volga, Brookings Muni, Bruce 6 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Bruce, White, Brookings 3 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Brookings Airport, Brookings 2 wind reports |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Brookings, Brookings Airport, Medary 5 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Bruce 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 Brookings 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).