Hail history for Deuel County, SD

Deuel County has 99 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 74 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 14, 1970.

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 99 since 1970

1″ or larger 74 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 14, 1970

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 Deuel County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 99 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 28, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 16, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
June 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A trained spotter sent in images of crop damage due to quarter sized hail.

June 22, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail destroyed crops and damaged homes in and around Astoria.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	14	10	43	18	11

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 Deuel County

Has it ever hailed in Deuel County?

Yes — 99 hail events have been recorded for Deuel County, SD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 74 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Deuel County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Deuel County, SD is June 28, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Deuel County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 14, 1970. 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.