Hail History

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Hail history for Davison County, SD

Last hail in the countySep 5, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)Aug 8, 2009
Hail days since 200646
Days with hail 1 inch or larger33
Tornadoes in the county4
Damaging wind reports in the county102

94 hail reports in Davison County since 2006 on 46 days. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on Aug 8, 2009.

Cities in Davison County

Recent hail in Davison County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 5, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball
Ethan
2 hail reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Davison County by year

3064074087093102113121132142151163171821912022112232312425126

When hail season peaks in Davison County

JanFebMar3Apr10May11Jun12Jul7Aug3SepOctNovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Davison County

102 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Davison County since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Aug 3, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 8, 202657 mph, measuredMitchell, Ethan
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202664 mph, measuredMount Vernon
2 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 9, 202667 mph, measuredMitchell Airport, Ethan
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 3, 202666 mph, measuredMt Vernon
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 202659 mph, measuredMitchell Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202559 mph, measuredMitchell Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202563 mph, measuredMitchell Airport, Metzgerville
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202560 mph, estimatedMitchell Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202563 mph, measuredBetts
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 25, 202381 mph, estimatedLoomis, Mt Vernon, Ethan
7 wind reports
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 Davison County; 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.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).