Hail history for Turner County, SD

Turner County has 194 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 111 of them 1″ or larger and 15 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 5.0″ (grapefruit) on July 14, 1970.

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 194 since 1969

1″ or larger 111 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 15 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 5.0″ grapefruit · July 14, 1970

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 Turner County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 194 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 13, 2026	0.75″	Penny
May 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 25, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 22, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 22, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
July 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 30, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

In addition to the hail up to the size of quarters, there was around one inch of heavy rainfall.

May 1, 2008 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Very large hail fell in a small area. Known damage was limited to branches broken off trees.

May 1, 2008 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Large hail fell over a small area with only tree damage reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	8	7	17	104	37	18

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 Turner County

Has it ever hailed in Turner County?

Yes — 194 hail events have been recorded for Turner County, SD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 111 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Turner County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Turner County, SD is April 13, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Turner County?

5.0″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 14, 1970. 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.