Rapid City, SD Hail Reports
The last significant hail in Rapid City, SD was on August 18, 2026, with hailstones up to 3.25 inches. HailPing has recorded 5 qualifying hail events near Rapid City, SD since July 2026.
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- Rapid City population
- 75.6K
- Rapid City households
- 31.5K
- Recorded hail events
- 5
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About hail in Rapid City, SD
Rapid City is home to 75,632 people and 31,453 households in South Dakota. HailPing's record of qualifying hail events near Rapid City begins in July 2026 and stands at 5, with the largest reported hail measuring 3.25 inches. Hail frequency for the area is rated moderate. Market coverage extends about 60 miles around Rapid City.
Hail risk in Rapid City, SD
The largest recent hail measured 3.25 inches, and the last significant hail fell on August 18, 2026.
Hail history for Rapid City, SD
Every hail event HailPing has recorded near Rapid City, SD, newest first.
| Date | Max hail | Reports 1.00"+ | Reports 1.75"+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1.5" | 7 | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 3.25" | 14 | 9 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 1.75" | 7 | 2 |
| Jul 4, 2026 | 2" | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.75" | 11 | 1 |
Recent hail storms near Rapid City, SD
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— hail up to 1.5"
On Aug 18, 2026, hail was reported across the Colonial Pine Hills, SD · Lead, SD area. Reports concentrated near Colonial Pine Hills and Lead. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.50 inches. HailPing grouped 7 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 3.25"
On Aug 11, 2026, hail was reported across the Hermosa / Colonial Pine Hills / Blackhawk corridor. Reports concentrated near Hermosa, Colonial Pine Hills, Johnson Siding, Blackhawk, Keystone, and Piedmont. The largest reported hailstone measured 3.25 inches. HailPing grouped 14 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 1.75"
On Jul 31, 2026, hail was reported across the Custer, SD · Hot Springs, SD · Pringle, SD area. Reports concentrated near Pringle, Custer, and Hot Springs. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.75 inches. HailPing grouped 7 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 2"
On Jul 4, 2026, hail was reported across the Custer, SD area. Reports concentrated near Custer. The largest reported hailstone measured 2.00 inches. HailPing grouped 2 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
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— hail up to 1.75"
On Jul 3, 2026, hail was reported across the Custer / Hill City / Edgemont corridor. Reports concentrated near Custer, Hill City, Edgemont, and Keystone. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.75 inches. HailPing grouped 11 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
Common questions
- When did it last hail in Rapid City, SD?
- The last significant hail in Rapid City, SD was on August 18, 2026. HailPing has recorded 5 qualifying hail events near Rapid City, SD since July 2026.
- How big was the hail in Rapid City, SD?
- The largest hail reported near Rapid City, SD on August 18, 2026 measured 3.25 inches.
- How many hail reports were there near Rapid City, SD?
- HailPing grouped 7 reports of 1.00 inch or larger into the August 18, 2026 event near Rapid City, SD.
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