South Dakota Hail Reports
Track recent hail storms across South Dakota with reported hail size, affected communities, event dates, and links to detailed storm reports. Download the free app to view HailPing’s opportunity assessment for each eligible event.
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HailPing currently has 20 published hail reports for South Dakota. Reports are ordered by event date and include factual storm measurements and affected areas.
Affected area
Buffalo, SD · Camp Crook, SD
Severe hail activity was reported across the Buffalo, SD · Camp Crook, SD area. Maximum reported hail size reached 2.00 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 150 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 4 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 4 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Hitchcock, SD · Miller, SD · Tulare, SD
Significant hail activity was reported across the Hitchcock, SD · Miller, SD · Tulare, SD area. Maximum reported hail size reached 1.75 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 75 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 3 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 2 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Hamill, SD · Witten, SD
Severe hail activity was reported across the Hamill, SD · Witten, SD area. Maximum reported hail size reached 2.50 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 175 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 5 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 2 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Canistota / Bridgewater / Emery corridor
Significant hail activity was reported across the Canistota / Bridgewater / Emery corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 1.75 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 115 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 5 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 1 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Canistota / Harrisburg / Hartford corridor
Hail activity was reported across the Canistota / Harrisburg / Hartford corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 1.50 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 105 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 6 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger.
Affected area
Scotland / Tripp / Kaylor corridor
Severe hail activity was reported across the Scotland / Tripp / Kaylor corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 2.00 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 165 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 13 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger, including 4 at 1.75 inches or larger.
Affected area
Tea / Harrisburg / Lennox corridor
Hail activity was reported across the Tea / Harrisburg / Lennox corridor. Maximum reported hail size reached 1.50 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over about 180 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 6 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger.
Affected area
Harrisburg, SD · Shindler, SD · Tea, SD
Hail activity was reported across the Harrisburg, SD · Shindler, SD · Tea, SD area. Maximum reported hail size reached 1.50 inches. NOAA radar estimated hail of 1.00 inches or more over 2 square miles within 5 miles of the reports. 9 qualifying reports measured 1.00 inches or larger.
South Dakota currently has 20 published hail reports in the HailPing archive. The latest reported event occurred on September 1, 2026, and the largest reported hail measured 3.25". Published reports currently include activity affecting Marty, SD · Pickstown, SD · Ravinia, SD, Martin, SD, Glenham, SD · Mobridge, SD · Mound City, SD, and 71 other areas.
HailPing groups reported hail into individual storm events and affected corridors. Public reports include event dates, locations, maximum reported hail size, and qualifying report counts. Hail below 1.00 inch may appear as supporting context but does not create standalone opportunities, alerts, or paid storm reports.
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Published South Dakota hail reports are listed on this page in reverse chronological order. Each report includes the event date, maximum reported hail size, affected area, and a link to the full public storm page.
HailPing treats reported hail measuring 1.00 inch or larger as qualifying activity. Reports below 1.00 inch may provide storm context but do not create standalone opportunities or activate hail-market pages.
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