Hail History

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Hail history for South Sioux City, NE

Last hail within 10 milesJun 30, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20064.25 inJun 29, 2017
Hail days since 200644
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles123

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Sioux City on 44 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 South Sioux City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 30, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Sioux City
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from South Sioux City		NOAA Storm Events
May 31, 20261 in
quarter		Leeds
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from South Sioux City		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 20260.88 in
nickel		Leeds
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from South Sioux City		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 28, 20250.88 in
nickel		Leeds
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from South Sioux City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 20251 in
quarter		Homer, Sergeant Bluff
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from South Sioux City		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 South Sioux City by year

306407408209101112121136142152161172181192021122323424225326

When hail season peaks near South Sioux City

Of the 44 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (13) and June (12).

JanFeb1Mar9Apr13May12Jun3Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Sioux City

Jun 29, 2017 · 4.25 in · South Sioux City (1 mi from South Sioux City)

May 5, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sioux City (5 mi from South Sioux City)

May 9, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sioux City (3 mi from South Sioux City)

Jun 20, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sioux City (4 mi from South Sioux City)

Jun 16, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sioux City (3 mi from South Sioux City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Sioux City

DateRatingWherePath
May 17, 2026EF0Sergeant Bluff
8 mi from South Sioux City		2.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
May 17, 2026EF1Sergeant Bluff
6 mi from South Sioux City		3.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 12, 2022EF?Sergeant Bluff
9 mi from South Sioux City		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 15, 2021EF1Salix
9 mi from South Sioux City		4.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF0Willis
9 mi from South Sioux City		1.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF1Mc Cook Lake
9 mi from South Sioux City		4.2 mi long, 400 yd wide
Oct 4, 2013EF1Jefferson
10 mi from South Sioux City		4.8 mi long, 800 yd wide
Jul 6, 2008EF0Leeds
4 mi from South Sioux City		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 30, 2006F0Sioux City
3 mi from South Sioux City		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Sioux City

123 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Sioux City since 2006, on 51 days. The strongest measured gust was 93 mph on Jul 21, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
May 17, 202670 mph, estimatedSioux City
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 14, 202564 mph, measuredSioux City Airport, Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202568 mph, measuredJefferson, Mc Cook Lake, Sioux City Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202559 mph, measuredJefferson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 7, 202559 mph, measuredSioux City Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202558 mph, measuredSioux City Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202475 mph, estimatedSpringdale, Leeds, Sioux City
9 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202475 mph, estimatedLeeds, Sioux City Airport, Sioux City
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202475 mph, estimatedSergeant Bluff, Sioux City Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202464 mph, estimatedJames
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 South 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

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 South Sioux City.

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