Hail history for Moody County, SD

Moody County has 121 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on September 16, 2006.

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 121 since 1959

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · September 16, 2006

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 Moody County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 121 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 21, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
April 19, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
April 28, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
April 28, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 28, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

July 13, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

September 16, 2006 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail damaged vehicles. the amount of damage was not known.

July 20, 2004 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail broke windshields, dented vehicles, and damaged crops. The amount of damage was not known.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	2	7	7	71	20	13

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 Moody County

Has it ever hailed in Moody County?

Yes — 121 hail events have been recorded for Moody County, SD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1959, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Moody County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Moody County, SD is July 21, 2023, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Moody County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on September 16, 2006. 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.