Hail history for Brule County, SD

Brule County has 182 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 130 of them 1″ or larger and 14 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on June 21, 2007.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 182 since 1958

1″ or larger 130 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 14 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · June 21, 2007

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Brule County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Brule County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 182 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 14, 2024	0.75″	Penny
April 22, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 22, 2022	2.5″	Tennis ball
April 22, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
October 9, 2021	1.25″	Half dollar
July 5, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Brule County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 22, 2022 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Photo of large hail sent on social media.

June 13, 2012 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles and crops.

June 21, 2007 · 3.5″ (softball)

Very large hail covered the ground in a few places. The hail broke windshields on and dented several vehicles, damaged the roofs, siding, and windows of homes and other buildings. The damage was scattered in nature due to the lightly populated area over which the hail fell. The hail also caused crop damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	3	13	19	62	59	22

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Brule County

Has it ever hailed in Brule County?

Yes — 182 hail events have been recorded for Brule County, SD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 130 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Brule County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Brule County, SD is July 15, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Brule County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on June 21, 2007. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.