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Hail history for Yankton, SD
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Yankton on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 29, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Yankton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Napa, Mission Hill 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Yankton |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Utica 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Yankton |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Yankton 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Yankton |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Napa, Yankton, Utica 4 hail reports · closest near the center of Yankton |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Fordyce 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Yankton |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Chan Gurney Airport 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Yankton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Yankton by year
When hail season peaks near Yankton
Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (15) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Yankton
Jun 29, 2017 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Yankton (3 mi from Yankton)
Aug 18, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Helena (9 mi from Yankton)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail up to golf ball size, driven by strong to damaging winds, caused widespread property and crop damage in and near Yankton. Numerous windows were broken, both in structures and in vehicles, roofs and siding were damaged in several homes and businesses, and trees were stripped. Corn and other crops in the area were heavily damaged, with crops totally stripped in some areas. The amount of crop damage could not yet be determined.Aug 16, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Crofton (5 mi from Yankton)
Aug 21, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Yankton (7 mi from Yankton)
Jul 9, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Yankton (1 mi from Yankton)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail broke windows, damaged vehicles, and damaged trees.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Yankton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2017 | EF1 | Menominee 8 mi from Yankton |
| Jun 16, 2009 | EF0 | Mission Hill 7 mi from Yankton |
| May 5, 2007 | EF2 | Crofton 10 mi from Yankton |
| May 5, 2007 | EF0 | Crofton 8 mi from Yankton |
| May 5, 2007 | EF1 | Yankton 4 mi from Yankton |
| May 5, 2007 | EF0 | Yankton 5 mi from Yankton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Yankton
81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Yankton since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 113 mph on Sep 1, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 113 mph, measured | Fordyce 5 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Yankton 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Crofton 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Gayville 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Napa 1 wind report |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 68 mph, measured | Chan Gurney Airport, Yankton, Gayville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Napa 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Fordyce 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Napa 1 wind report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Gayville 1 wind report |
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 Yankton; 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 Yankton.
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