Hail History

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Hail history for Vermillion, SD

Last hail within 10 milesMay 31, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Jul 7, 2025
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger29
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles65

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vermillion on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Jul 7, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Vermillion

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 31, 20261 in
quarter		Westerville
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Vermillion		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 20253 in
tea cup		St James
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Vermillion		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 20251.25 in
half dollar		Midway
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Vermillion		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 20251 in
quarter		Vermillion, Junction City
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Vermillion		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 20251 in
quarter		Junction City
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Vermillion		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Vermillion by year

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When hail season peaks near Vermillion

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (14) and May (7).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr7May14Jun5Jul3Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Vermillion

Sep 22, 2010 · 3 in (tea cup) · Vermillion (0 mi from Vermillion)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail damaged numerous vehicles with dent and cracked and broken windshields. Twelve skylights at a local Wal-Mart store were broken. Some damage to roofs and siding was also sustained.

Jul 7, 2025 · 3 in (tea cup) · St James (10 mi from Vermillion)

National Weather Service description (English): Public report of hail estimated at 3 to 3.5 inch in diameter.

Aug 18, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Maskell (9 mi from Vermillion)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail punched a hole in the roof of a home, caused other damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles, and severely damaged crops. The amount of crop damage was not known.

Jun 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Burbank (6 mi from Vermillion)

May 20, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newcastle (9 mi from Vermillion)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail fell for several minutes and varied in size from pea to hen egg size. Hail caused considerable damage to siding, roofs, windows, and vehicles throughout Newcastle.

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vermillion

65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vermillion since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jul 3, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 11, 202667 mph, estimatedVermillion
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 202667 mph, measuredVermillion
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 29, 202575 mph, estimatedNewcastle, Davidson Airport, Greenfeld
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 2, 202585 mph, estimatedJunction City, Vermillion
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202475 mph, estimatedNewcastle, Vermillion
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 12, 202364 mph, estimatedNewcastle
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202364 mph, measuredVermillion, Junction City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202260 mph, estimatedObert
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202290 mph, estimatedNewcastle, Meckling, Vermillion
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 17, 202171 mph, measuredBurbank
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 Vermillion; 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 Vermillion.

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