Hail History

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Hail history for Brandon, 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 200648
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles113

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Brandon on 48 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on Aug 5, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Brandon

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 20, 20261 in
quarter		Crooks
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Brandon		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 24, 20261 in
quarter		Brandon
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Brandon		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20261 in
quarter		Valley Spgs
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Brandon		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20261 in
quarter		Shindler, Sioux Falls, East Sioux Falls
5 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Brandon		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 20250.75 in
penny		East Sioux Falls
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Brandon		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 20250.75 in
penny		Corson
1 hail report · closest near the center of Brandon		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 Brandon by year

3064073081091104111211321421511631741831912022142232324225426

When hail season peaks near Brandon

Of the 48 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (12) and July (10).

JanFeb2Mar8Apr12May8Jun10Jul7AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Brandon

Aug 5, 2021 · 3.5 in · Renner (7 mi from Brandon)

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.

May 29, 2022 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Sioux Falls (8 mi from Brandon)

Aug 31, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sioux Falls (8 mi from Brandon)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles.

Jun 5, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sioux Falls (9 mi from Brandon)

Jul 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sioux Falls (9 mi from Brandon)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Brandon

DateRatingWherePath
May 27, 2026EF?Bruce
9 mi from Brandon		2.6 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 27, 2026EF?Benclare
7 mi from Brandon		0.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 30, 2022EF1Corson
2 mi from Brandon		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2007EF0Beaver Creek
9 mi from Brandon		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Brandon

113 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Brandon since 2006, on 51 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, 202672 mph, measuredSioux Falls, Brandon, Beaver Creek
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 202660 mph, estimatedBrandon, Sioux Falls, Valley Springs
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 28, 202670 mph, estimatedBooge, West Sioux Falls
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202669 mph, measuredBeaver Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202660 mph, estimatedSioux Falls, Beaver Creek
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202570 mph, measuredBeaver Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202559 mph, measuredEast Sioux Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202566 mph, measuredWest Sioux Falls
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 27, 202560 mph, measuredShindler
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 Brandon; 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 Brandon.

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