Hail history for Bowdle, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bowdle since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bowdle
- Last hail
- Jul 21, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Aug 5, 1987
23 reports on 19 days since 1987 · #87 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Bowdle
- 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 Bowdle
The latest hail report in and around Bowdle is from July 21, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 21, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bowdle logged 13 reports on 9 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 #87 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bowdle accounts for 8% of the 292 reports filed in Edmunds County.
9% 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 4.50 in (softball) on August 5, 1987.
Reports were down 56% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2014, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (43% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bowdle 0.7
- Edmunds County 8.7
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bowdle 9
- Edmunds County 69
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bowdle 9%
- Edmunds County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 1987 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Edmunds | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.13 NNE Bowdle | Edmunds | 02:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 E Bowdle | Edmunds | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Edmunds | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 NNW Bowdle | Edmunds | 18:50 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 11 48%
- 1–2 in 10 43%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 E Bowdle | Edmunds | 00:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 2.13 SSE Bowdle | Edmunds | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 NNW Bowdle | Edmunds | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Bowdle | Edmunds | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 0.48 E Bowdle | Edmunds | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.48 E Bowdle | Edmunds | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.48 E Bowdle | Edmunds | 21:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 E Bowdle | Edmunds | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.46 ENE Bowdle | Edmunds | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Bowdle | Edmunds | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.13 NNE Bowdle | Edmunds | 02:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 NNE Bowdle | Edmunds | 02:27 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bowdle
Questions about hail in Bowdle
How often does it hail in Bowdle, South Dakota?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bowdle since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #87 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bowdle?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bowdle?
4.50 in (softball size) on August 5, 1987. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bowdle?
The most recent report in this data is from July 21, 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 Bowdle had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 21, 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.