Hail history for Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blucksberg Mountain since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Blucksberg Mountain
- Last hail
- Jul 17, 2019
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 29, 2018
18 reports on 16 days since 1980 · #139 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Blucksberg Mountain
- 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 Blucksberg Mountain
The latest hail report in and around Blucksberg Mountain is from July 17, 2019, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Blucksberg Mountain logged 15 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #139 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Blucksberg Mountain accounts for 2% of the 884 reports filed in Meade County.
6% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 29, 2018 near 4 NNW Tilford.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2018, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in August (33% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Blucksberg Mountain 0.8
- Meade County 29.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Blucksberg Mountain 13
- Meade County 214
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Blucksberg Mountain 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 NNW Tilford | Meade | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.49 S Ft Meade | Meade | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NW Tilford | Meade | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Meade | 12:20 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.55 NNW Tilford | Meade | 13:26 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 1 6%
- 1–2 in 16 89%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NNW Tilford | Meade | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 NNW Tilford | Meade | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NNW Tilford | Meade | 13:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NNW Tilford | Meade | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 NNW Tilford | Meade | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.5 ESE Sturgis | Meade | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.49 S Ft Meade | Meade | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.98 NNW Tilford | Meade | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SE Sturgis | Meade | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NW Tilford | Meade | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.02 S Ft Meade | Meade | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.55 NNW Tilford | Meade | 13:26 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Blucksberg Mountain
Questions about hail in Blucksberg Mountain
How often does it hail in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blucksberg Mountain since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #139 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Blucksberg Mountain?
Most reports come in August, July, June. August alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Blucksberg Mountain?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 29, 2018 near 4 NNW Tilford. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Blucksberg Mountain?
The most recent report in this data is from July 17, 2019 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Blucksberg Mountain had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Blucksberg Mountain since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 17, 2019.
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.