Hail History

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Hail history for Sioux Falls, SD

Last hail within 10 milesAug 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20063.5 inAug 5, 2021
Hail days since 200657
Days with hail 1 inch or larger35
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles163

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sioux Falls on 57 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Aug 5, 2021. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Sioux Falls ranks #65 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Sioux Falls

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 20, 20261 in
quarter		Sioux Falls, Crooks
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Sioux Falls		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 24, 20261 in
quarter		Harrisburg, South Sioux Falls, Brandon
3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Sioux Falls		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Sioux Falls, Tea, Ellis
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Sioux Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Tea, South Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls
13 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Sioux Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		South Sioux Falls
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Sioux Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 20250.75 in
penny		Harrisburg, East Sioux Falls
4 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Sioux Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251 in
quarter		Ellis, South Sioux Falls
4 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Sioux Falls		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20250.75 in
penny		Corson
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sioux Falls		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 Sioux Falls by year

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When hail season peaks near Sioux Falls

Of the 57 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and May (12).

JanFeb3Mar6Apr12May13Jun11Jul10Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sioux Falls

Aug 5, 2021 · 3.5 in · Renner (5 mi from Sioux Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail produced significant roof damage along a path from south of Dell Rapids to Renner to near Brandon. The most significant damage occurred near Renner where 2 to 3.5 inch hail was reported. Property damage costs are a rough estimate. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Aug 31, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · West Sioux Falls (2 mi from Sioux Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail broke windows and damaged many vehicles, as well as siding and roofs. One automobile dealer with a large temporary outdoor display reported four thousand vehicles were damaged.

May 29, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Sioux Falls (1 mi from Sioux Falls)

Jun 5, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Sioux Falls (4 mi from Sioux Falls)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail caused widespread damage to vehicles, windows, roofs, and siding.

May 30, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Sioux Falls (3 mi from Sioux Falls)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sioux Falls

DateRatingWherePath
May 30, 2022EF1South Sioux Falls
2 mi from Sioux Falls		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 30, 2022EF1Corson
10 mi from Sioux Falls		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2019EF2Tea
5 mi from Sioux Falls		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2019EF2Sioux Falls
5 mi from Sioux Falls		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2019EF2South Sioux Falls
3 mi from Sioux Falls		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 30, 2018EF0Ellis
9 mi from Sioux Falls		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 5, 2014EF0Harrisburg
10 mi from Sioux Falls		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sioux Falls

163 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sioux Falls since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Jun 16, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 5, 202652 mph, measuredSioux Falls
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 25, 202692 mph, measuredTea, Harrisburg, Sioux Falls
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedSioux Falls
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 28, 202663 mph, measuredWest Sioux Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202660 mph, estimatedSioux Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202559 mph, measuredEast Sioux Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202575 mph, estimatedEllis, Tea, Harrisburg
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202564 mph, measuredHarrisburg, Shindler
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202575 mph, estimatedSioux Falls, East Sioux Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202572 mph, measuredEllis
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 Sioux Falls; 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 Sioux Falls.

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