Hail history for Ziebach County, SD

Ziebach County has 200 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 147 of them 1″ or larger and 20 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on August 8, 1962.

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 200 since 1962

1″ or larger 147 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 20 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · August 8, 1962

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 Ziebach County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 200 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 3, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2023	0.75″	Penny
May 12, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
May 12, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
April 22, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
April 22, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
August 30, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 23, 2013 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large hail damaged wheat and corn crops.

August 1, 2011 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

The combination of large hail and 50 mph wind gusts caused damage throughout town.

June 28, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail damaged automobile and roof of house.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	2	7	15	100	59	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 Ziebach County

Has it ever hailed in Ziebach County?

Yes — 200 hail events have been recorded for Ziebach County, SD in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 147 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ziebach County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ziebach County, SD is June 3, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Ziebach County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on August 8, 1962. 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.