Hail history for Bryant, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bryant since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bryant
- Last hail
- Jul 6, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 20, 1965
15 reports on 14 days since 1965 · #184 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Bryant
- 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 Bryant
The latest hail report in and around Bryant is from July 6, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 6, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bryant logged 1 report on 1 hail day, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 11% of the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #184 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bryant accounts for 8% of the 194 reports filed in Hamlin County.
7% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 20, 1965.
The busiest year was 2001, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bryant 0.1
- Hamlin County 5.0
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bryant 1
- Hamlin County 48
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bryant 7%
- Hamlin County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1965 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Clark | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bryant | Hamlin | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hamlin | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hamlin | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.72 ESE Willow Lake | Clark | 16:17 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 8 53%
- 1–2 in 6 40%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.72 ESE Willow Lake | Clark | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 S Vienna | Clark | 20:24 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Bryant | Hamlin | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Bryant | Hamlin | 01:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Bryant | Hamlin | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Bryant | Hamlin | 22:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Bryant | Hamlin | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bryant | Hamlin | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 1999 | 0.75 inpenny | Bryant | Hamlin | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Bryant | Hamlin | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Hamlin | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Hamlin | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bryant
- Willow Lake 14 km · 20
- Hazel 20 km · 20
- Lake Norden 20 km · 20
- Naples 21 km · 15
- Hayti 22 km · 19
- De Smet 24 km · 23
- Badger 24 km · 13
- Lake Preston 26 km · 17
Questions about hail in Bryant
How often does it hail in Bryant, South Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bryant since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #184 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bryant?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bryant?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 20, 1965. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bryant?
The most recent report in this data is from July 6, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bryant had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 6, 2024.
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.