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Hail history for North Sioux City, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Sioux City on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.25 in on Jun 29, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near North Sioux City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Sioux City 4 hail reports · closest 6 mi from North Sioux City |
| May 31, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Leeds 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from North Sioux City |
| May 18, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Leeds 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from North Sioux City |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Leeds 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from North Sioux City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near North Sioux City by year
When hail season peaks near North Sioux City
Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (15) and June (12).
Largest hail storms near North Sioux City
Jun 29, 2017 · 4.25 in · South Sioux City (6 mi from North Sioux City)
May 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sioux City (8 mi from North Sioux City)
May 9, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sioux City (3 mi from North Sioux City)
Jun 20, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sioux City (7 mi from North Sioux City)
Apr 9, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Millnerville (8 mi from North Sioux City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Sioux City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2013 | EF0 | Willis 6 mi from North Sioux City |
| Oct 4, 2013 | EF1 | Mc Cook Lake 5 mi from North Sioux City |
| Oct 4, 2013 | EF1 | Jefferson 5 mi from North Sioux City |
| Oct 4, 2013 | EF0 | Millnerville 8 mi from North Sioux City |
| Jul 6, 2008 | EF0 | Leeds 2 mi from North Sioux City |
| Mar 30, 2006 | F0 | Sioux City 6 mi from North Sioux City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Sioux City
105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Sioux City since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Jul 21, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Sioux City 3 wind reports |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Jefferson, Mc Cook Lake, Sioux City 3 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Jefferson 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Hinton 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Springdale, Leeds, Sioux City 8 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Leeds, Sioux City 2 wind reports |
| May 20, 2024 | 90 mph, estimated | Jefferson 2 wind reports |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | James 1 wind report |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Sioux City 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 North Sioux City; 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
- Dakota Dunes
49 hail days - Sioux City
47 hail days - South Sioux City
44 hail days - Sergeant Bluff
52 hail days - Le Mars
45 hail days - Vermillion
38 hail days - Hawarden
40 hail days
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 North Sioux City.
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