Hail history for Miner County, SD

Miner County has 110 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 54 of them 1″ or larger and 11 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 20, 2004.

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 110 since 1956

1″ or larger 54 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 11 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 20, 2004

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 Miner County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 110 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 22, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
August 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 28, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 30, 2022	0.75″	Penny
May 12, 2022	0.75″	Penny
June 8, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
August 15, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
May 8, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 22, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail caused significant damage to vehicles.

September 2, 1995 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail broke some windows on vehicles and caused damage to soybean and corn crops over a small area along the eastern edge of the county.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	4	2	18	60	19	6

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 Miner County

Has it ever hailed in Miner County?

Yes — 110 hail events have been recorded for Miner County, SD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 54 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Miner County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Miner County, SD is August 22, 2025, with 2.75″ (baseball) 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 Miner County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 20, 2004. 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.