Hail history for Blackhawk, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blackhawk since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Blackhawk
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 18, 2016
50 reports on 39 days since 1981 · #22 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Blackhawk
- 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 Blackhawk
The latest hail report in and around Blackhawk is from August 11, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 3, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Blackhawk logged 36 reports on 26 hail days, about 1.8 reports a year. That is 4.0 times the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #22 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Blackhawk accounts for 6% of the 884 reports filed in Meade County.
18% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 18, 2016 near 1 SW Black Hawk.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (21) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2023, with 5 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in July (34% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Blackhawk 1.8
- Meade County 29.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Blackhawk 26
- Meade County 214
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Blackhawk 18%
- Meade County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | View |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 1 SW Black Hawk | Meade | — | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 N Black Hawk | Meade | $100K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2001 | 2.75 inbaseball | Black Hawk | Meade | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | Black Hawk | Meade | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.47 NNW Black Hawk | Meade | — | 17:27 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 18%
- 1–2 in 32 64%
- 2 in + 9 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 W Black Hawk | Meade | 20:34 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.98 W Black Hawk | Meade | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.98 W Black Hawk | Meade | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 W Black Hawk | Meade | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.7 NW Black Hawk | Meade | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NE Johnson Siding | Pennington | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.7 NW Black Hawk | Meade | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Black Hawk | Meade | 13:04 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Black Hawk | Meade | 12:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 NE Black Hawk | Meade | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | Black Hawk | Meade | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.47 NNW Black Hawk | Meade | 17:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Blackhawk
- Summerset 5 km · 49
- Piedmont 8 km · 97
- Johnson Siding 11 km · 125
- Rapid City 13 km · 448
- Colonial Pine Hills 15 km · 162
- Rapid Valley 19 km · 18
- Box Elder 21 km · 95
- Green Valley 22 km · 30
Questions about hail in Blackhawk
How often does it hail in Blackhawk, South Dakota?
50 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blackhawk since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.8 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Blackhawk?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Blackhawk?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 18, 2016 near 1 SW Black Hawk. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Blackhawk?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Blackhawk had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was August 11, 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.