Hail history for Faulk County, SD

Faulk County has 193 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 128 of them 1″ or larger and 21 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on June 28, 1955.

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 193 since 1955

1″ or larger 128 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 21 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · June 28, 1955

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 Faulk County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 193 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 28, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
July 28, 2025	3.5″	Softball
June 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 19, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 19, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
June 19, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
June 19, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 28, 2025 · 3.5″ (softball)

Hail with a diameter of 3.5 inches was measured five miles north of Cresbard.

August 4, 2000 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Softball hail broke windows and caused extensive damage to a few vehicles and homes west of Faulkton.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	3	17	19	91	35	25

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 Faulk County

Has it ever hailed in Faulk County?

Yes — 193 hail events have been recorded for Faulk County, SD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 128 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Faulk County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Faulk County, SD is July 28, 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 Faulk County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 28, 1955. 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.