Hail History

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Hail history for Milbank, SD

Last hail within 10 milesJul 6, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Aug 28, 2021
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles28

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Milbank on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Aug 28, 2021. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Milbank

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 6, 20260.75 in
penny		Twin Brooks
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Milbank		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 21, 20251 in
quarter		Milbank, Big Stone City
3 hail reports · closest near the center of Milbank		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 Milbank by year

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When hail season peaks near Milbank

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and August (5).

JanFebMar1Apr1May4Jun5Jul5Aug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Milbank

Aug 28, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Milbank (4 mi from Milbank)

Aug 12, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Milbank Airport (6 mi from Milbank)

Jun 22, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Twin Brooks (8 mi from Milbank)

Aug 18, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Milbank (1 mi from Milbank)

Jul 10, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Twin Brooks (8 mi from Milbank)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Milbank

DateRatingWherePath
May 30, 2022EF1Albee
9 mi from Milbank		4.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 12, 2022EF1Twin Brooks
7 mi from Milbank		1.3 mi long, 10 yd wide
Aug 12, 2006F1Milbank
3 mi from Milbank		0.3 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Milbank

28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Milbank since 2006, on 20 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 30, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 20, 202662 mph, measuredMilbank, Big Stone City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 202665 mph, measuredBig Stone City
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 15, 202660 mph, measuredBig Stone City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202560 mph, measuredBig Stone City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, measuredBig Stone City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202266 mph, measuredBig Stone City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202290 mph, estimatedMilbank
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 30, 202270 mph, measuredLabolt, Big Stone City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202269 mph, measuredCorona
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202170 mph, measuredBig Stone City
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 Milbank; 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 Milbank.

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