Hail history for Burke, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burke since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burke
- Last hail
- May 17, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Aug 3, 1988
27 reports on 24 days since 1979 · #64 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Burke
- 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 Burke
The latest hail report in and around Burke is from May 17, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burke 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 #64 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burke accounts for 11% of the 251 reports filed in Gregory County.
4% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on August 3, 1988.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in August (33% of reports); 41% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burke 0.8
- Gregory County 6.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burke 13
- Gregory County 67
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burke 4%
- Gregory County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 1988 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Gregory | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Burke | Gregory | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.26 NE Burke | Gregory | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Burke | Gregory | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Gregory | 07:20 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 10 37%
- 1–2 in 16 59%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.5 E Burke | Gregory | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Burke | Gregory | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.22 SW Burke Muni Arpt | Gregory | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Burke | Gregory | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Burke | Gregory | 21:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Burke | Gregory | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.71 NW Burke Muni Arpt | Gregory | 03:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.5 E Burke | Gregory | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 N Burke Muni Arpt | Gregory | 21:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.76 N Burke | Gregory | 21:18 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.26 NE Burke | Gregory | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Burke | Gregory | 14:07 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burke
- Herrick 11 km · 12
- Gregory 12 km · 32
- Dallas 19 km · 11
- Bonesteel 30 km · 15
- Platte Colony 34 km · 10
- Colome 36 km · 20
- Fairfax 37 km · 10
- Bijou Hills 40 km · 13
Questions about hail in Burke
How often does it hail in Burke, South Dakota?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burke since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #64 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burke?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burke?
2.75 in (baseball size) on August 3, 1988. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burke?
The most recent report in this data is from May 17, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Burke had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 17, 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.