Hail history for Ardmore, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ardmore since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ardmore
- Last hail
- Jul 12, 2024
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jul 22, 2010
19 reports on 16 days since 1971 · #129 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Ardmore
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Ardmore
The latest hail report in and around Ardmore is from July 12, 2024, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on July 12, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ardmore logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #129 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ardmore accounts for 5% of the 389 reports filed in Fall River County.
0% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 7% for the median South Dakota town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on July 22, 2010 near 1 NNW Ardmore.
Reports were down 89% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2010, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (53% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ardmore 0.5
- Fall River County 12.5
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ardmore 8
- Fall River County 120
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ardmore 0%
- Fall River County 13%
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 NNW Ardmore | Fall River | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 N Ardmore | Fall River | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Ardmore | Fall River | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NNW Ardmore | Fall River | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Ardmore | Fall River | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 58%
- 1–2 in 8 42%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Ardmore | Fall River | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | Ardmore | Fall River | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Ardmore | Fall River | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NNW Ardmore | Fall River | 13:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 NNW Ardmore | Fall River | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 N Ardmore | Fall River | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 NNW Ardmore | Fall River | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Ardmore | Fall River | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.32 NNE Ardmore | Fall River | 11:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Ardmore | Fall River | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Ardmore | Fall River | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Ardmore | Fall River | 19:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ardmore
- Provo 24 km · 11
- Edgemont 34 km · 33
- Oelrichs 39 km · 14
- Angostura 40 km · 32
- Hot Springs 47 km · 64
- Maverick Junction 48 km · 10
- Oral 54 km · 11
- Buffalo Gap 59 km · 20
Questions about hail in Ardmore
How often does it hail in Ardmore, South Dakota?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ardmore since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #129 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ardmore?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ardmore?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on July 22, 2010 near 1 NNW Ardmore. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ardmore?
The most recent report in this data is from July 12, 2024 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ardmore had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 12, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.