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Hail history for Harrisburg, SD

Last hail within 10 milesAug 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 29, 2022
Hail days since 200662
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles128

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harrisburg on 62 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 29, 2022. Hail is most common here in August and May.

Recent hail near Harrisburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 20, 20261 in
quarter		Sioux Falls
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Harrisburg		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Worthing
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Harrisburg		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 24, 20261 in
quarter		Harrisburg, South Sioux Falls
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Harrisburg		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Sioux Falls, Tea, Ellis
4 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Harrisburg		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Tea, South Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls
13 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Harrisburg		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 16, 20251 in
quarter		South Sioux Falls
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Harrisburg		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 20250.75 in
penny		Harrisburg, East Sioux Falls
4 hail reports · closest near the center of Harrisburg		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 10, 20251 in
quarter		Ellis, South Sioux Falls
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Harrisburg		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 20251 in
quarter		Worthing
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Harrisburg		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 Harrisburg by year

30630750820911021112213414315116417418319120521722223124425526

When hail season peaks near Harrisburg

Of the 62 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (14) and May (13).

JanFeb2Mar7Apr13May13Jun10Jul14Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Harrisburg

Aug 31, 2013 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · West Sioux Falls (9 mi from Harrisburg)

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 (8 mi from Harrisburg)

Jun 5, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Sioux Falls (6 mi from Harrisburg)

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

Aug 5, 2021 · 2 in (hen egg) · East Sioux Falls (8 mi from Harrisburg)

May 30, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Sioux Falls (7 mi from Harrisburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harrisburg

DateRatingWherePath
May 30, 2022EF1South Sioux Falls
6 mi from Harrisburg		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 28, 2021EF?Lennox
10 mi from Harrisburg		0.9 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 28, 2021EF?Worthing
6 mi from Harrisburg		1.6 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 28, 2021EF?Worthing
5 mi from Harrisburg		1.1 mi long, 30 yd wide
Sep 10, 2019EF2Tea
6 mi from Harrisburg		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2019EF2Sioux Falls
4 mi from Harrisburg		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2019EF2South Sioux Falls
7 mi from Harrisburg		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 5, 2014EF0Harrisburg
2 mi from Harrisburg		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harrisburg

128 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harrisburg since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Jun 16, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 25, 202692 mph, measuredTea, Harrisburg, Canton
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 1, 2026damage reportedSioux Falls
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
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
5 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 30, 202464 mph, estimatedSouth Sioux Falls, Tea
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202370 mph, estimatedSioux Falls, Ellis
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202364 mph, estimatedEllis
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 Harrisburg; 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 Harrisburg.

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