Hail history for Batesland, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Batesland since 1984, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Batesland
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 3, 2024
14 reports on 10 days since 1984 · #205 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Batesland
- 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 Batesland
The latest hail report in and around Batesland is from June 29, 2026, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on July 3, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Batesland logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #205 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Batesland accounts for 4% of the 354 reports filed in Oglala Lakota County.
36% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 3, 2024 near 8.05 WSW Swett.
The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (71% of reports); 79% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Batesland 0.3
- Oglala Lakota County 11.5
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Batesland 6
- Oglala Lakota County 127
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Batesland 36%
- Oglala Lakota County 11%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 8.05 WSW Swett | Bennett | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.88 WSW Batesland | Oglala Lakota | 00:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 WSW Batesland | Oglala Lakota | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | Batesland | Oglala Lakota | 00:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 WNW Batesland | Oglala Lakota | 19:51 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 36%
- 1–2 in 4 29%
- 2 in + 5 36%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.00 inhen egg | Batesland | Oglala Lakota | — | 00:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Batesland | Oglala Lakota | — | 00:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.88 WSW Batesland | Oglala Lakota | — | 00:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 8.05 WSW Swett | Bennett | — | 12:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 WSW Batesland | Oglala Lakota | — | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 WNW Batesland | Oglala Lakota | — | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Batesland | Oglala Lakota | $50K | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2.68 NW Batesland | Oglala Lakota | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Batesland | Oglala Lakota | — | 20:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 11 SW Allen | Bennett | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 12 SW Allen | Bennett | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Batesland | Oglala Lakota | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Batesland
- Wounded Knee 22 km · 14
- Allen 22 km · 10
- Porcupine 25 km · 12
- Martin 30 km · 35
- Kyle 34 km · 23
- Manderson-White Horse Creek 34 km · 18
- Pine Ridge 38 km · 37
- Oglala 50 km · 39
Questions about hail in Batesland
How often does it hail in Batesland, South Dakota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Batesland since 1984. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #205 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Batesland?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 71% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Batesland?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 3, 2024 near 8.05 WSW Swett. 36% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Batesland?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Batesland had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was June 29, 2026.
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.