Hail history for Davison County, SD

Davison County has 166 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 98 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on August 8, 2009.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 166 since 1958

1″ or larger 98 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · August 8, 2009

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 Davison County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 166 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 30, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 30, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
August 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 30, 2023	0.75″	Penny
July 12, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2022	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

July 30, 2024 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Along with hail up to the size of nickels, wind gusts to around 50 mph resulted in stripped leaves from trees.

August 8, 2009 · 4.0″ (softball)

Large hail broke windows, damaged vehicles, roofs and siding, and caused crop damage. The amount of property and crop damage was not known.

July 27, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail cracked windshields and damaged crops. The amount of property and crop damage was not known.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	3	2	14	88	41	15

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 Davison County

Has it ever hailed in Davison County?

Yes — 166 hail events have been recorded for Davison County, SD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 98 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Davison County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Davison County, SD is July 30, 2024, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Davison County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on August 8, 2009. 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.