Hail history for Burbank, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burbank since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burbank
- Last hail
- Jun 2, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 20, 2014
19 reports on 11 days since 1978 · #130 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Burbank
- 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 Burbank
The latest hail report in and around Burbank is from June 2, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 17, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burbank logged 8 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #130 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burbank accounts for 11% of the 178 reports filed in Clay County.
5% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 20, 2014 near 2.31 SSW Burbank.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2004, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (53% of reports); 95% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burbank 0.4
- Clay County 4.2
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burbank 4
- Clay County 45
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burbank 5%
- Clay County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.31 SSW Burbank | Clay | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 SE Vermillion | Clay | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 1978 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Clay | 21:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.31 SSW Burbank | Clay | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Junction City | Union | 23:05 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 42%
- 1–2 in 10 53%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 S Junction City | Union | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 S Junction City | Union | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Junction City | Union | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.31 SSW Burbank | Clay | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.31 SSW Burbank | Clay | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.31 SSW Burbank | Clay | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 9 NW Elk Pt | Union | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Vermillion | Clay | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 NW Elk Pt | Union | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 7 SE Vermillion | Clay | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 9 NW Elk Pt | Union | 21:03 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 4 E Vermillion | Clay | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burbank
- Vermillion 9 km · 49
- Elk Point 14 km · 30
- Meckling 22 km · 20
- Jefferson 27 km · 16
- Gayville 32 km · 19
- Alcester 36 km · 21
- North Sioux City 36 km · 18
- Wakonda 37 km · 24
Questions about hail in Burbank
How often does it hail in Burbank, South Dakota?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burbank since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #130 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burbank?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burbank?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 20, 2014 near 2.31 SSW Burbank. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burbank?
The most recent report in this data is from June 2, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Burbank 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 June 2, 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.