Hail history for Aurora Center, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Aurora Center since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Aurora Center
- Last hail
- Aug 6, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 21, 2017
15 reports on 12 days since 1997 · #180 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Aurora Center
- 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 Aurora Center
The latest hail report in and around Aurora Center is from August 6, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 23, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Aurora Center logged 13 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #180 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Aurora Center accounts for 10% of the 153 reports filed in Aurora 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 21, 2017 near 2.86 WSW Aurora Center.
Reports were up 60% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2025, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in August (53% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Aurora Center 0.7
- Aurora County 4.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Aurora Center 10
- Aurora County 54
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Aurora Center 0%
- Aurora County 5%
- 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.86 WSW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.55 N New Holland | Douglas | — | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Aurora Center | Aurora | $100K | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.43 NW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 11:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 NW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 05:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 33%
- 1–2 in 10 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.15 NNW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 10:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 NW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 05:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 NNW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 12:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.65 WNW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 NW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 05:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.86 WSW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.55 N New Holland | Douglas | — | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 08:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Aurora Center | Aurora | $100K | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.43 NW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 11:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.43 NW Aurora Center | Aurora | — | 02:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Aurora Center
- Stickney 14 km · 17
- Corsica 19 km · 13
- Plankinton 23 km · 22
- White Lake 24 km · 21
- Platte 26 km · 30
- Armour 30 km · 13
- Geddes 32 km · 10
- Mount Vernon 34 km · 16
Questions about hail in Aurora Center
How often does it hail in Aurora Center, South Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Aurora Center since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #180 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Aurora Center?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Aurora Center?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 21, 2017 near 2.86 WSW Aurora Center. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Aurora Center?
The most recent report in this data is from August 6, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Aurora Center had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was August 6, 2025.
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.