Hail history for Jerauld County, SD

Jerauld County has 121 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 85 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 16, 2009.

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 121 since 1957

1″ or larger 85 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 16, 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 Jerauld County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 121 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
July 30, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 30, 2023	0.75″	Penny
July 30, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 3, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
April 22, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
April 22, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 16, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

While most hailstones were smaller, a few were up to golf ball size.

April 22, 2022 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Large hail varied in size up to 2.25 inches in diameter.

September 16, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail damaged siding on a home and dented vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
2	2	2	6	10	54	26	19

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 Jerauld County

Has it ever hailed in Jerauld County?

Yes — 121 hail events have been recorded for Jerauld County, SD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 85 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jerauld County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jerauld County, SD is August 16, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Jerauld County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 16, 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.