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Hail history for Dell Rapids, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dell Rapids on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 13, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Dell Rapids
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Crooks, Baltic 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Dell Rapids |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Dell Rapids by year
When hail season peaks near Dell Rapids
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Dell Rapids
Jun 16, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Baltic (8 mi from Dell Rapids)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles.Jun 19, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dell Rapids (0 mi from Dell Rapids)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles.Aug 13, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Trent (6 mi from Dell Rapids)
Aug 20, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Crooks (9 mi from Dell Rapids)
Jul 30, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Baltic (5 mi from Dell Rapids)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dell Rapids
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2008 | EF2 | Baltic 7 mi from Dell Rapids |
| Jun 5, 2008 | EF1 | Trent 2 mi from Dell Rapids |
| Sep 16, 2006 | F0 | Chester 10 mi from Dell Rapids |
| Sep 16, 2006 | F0 | Colman 10 mi from Dell Rapids |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dell Rapids
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dell Rapids since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Dell Rapids 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Dell Rapids 1 wind report |
| Jul 25, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Colton 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 90 mph, estimated | Baltic, Dell Rapids Airport, Dell Rapids 3 wind reports |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Trent 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Dell Rapids 1 wind report |
| May 6, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Garretson, Sherman 2 wind reports |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 81 mph, estimated | Dell Rapids, Colton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Baltic 1 wind report |
| May 30, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Dell Rapids, Colton 5 wind reports |
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 Dell Rapids; 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 Dell Rapids.
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