Hail history for Hyde County, SD

Hyde County has 143 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: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 6, 1987.

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 143 since 1963

1″ or larger 98 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 6, 1987

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 Hyde County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 143 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 28, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 6, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 30, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 18, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
July 18, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 5, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 22, 2022	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 5, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A trained spotter estimated 60 mph wind gusts.

July 18, 1994 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail was widespread over northern Hyde County, breaking many windows in homes and vehicles, denting vehicles, and damaging siding and roofs. There was also widespread crop damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	6	8	18	64	30	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 Hyde County

Has it ever hailed in Hyde County?

Yes — 143 hail events have been recorded for Hyde County, SD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 98 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hyde County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hyde County, SD is July 28, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Hyde County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 6, 1987. 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.