Hail history for Canistota, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canistota since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Canistota
- Last hail
- May 31, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 31, 2026
26 reports on 24 days since 1966 · #68 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Canistota
- 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 Canistota
The latest hail report in and around Canistota is from May 31, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 31, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Canistota logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #68 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Canistota accounts for 13% of the 196 reports filed in McCook County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 31, 2026 near 1.47 NNE Canistota.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (31% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Canistota 0.5
- McCook County 4.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Canistota 9
- McCook County 52
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Canistota 0%
- McCook County 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 NNE Canistota | Mccook | — | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Canistota | Mccook | $25K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Canistota | Mccook | $100K | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mccook | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mccook | — | 19:24 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 9 35%
- 1–2 in 17 65%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 NNE Canistota | Mccook | — | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.25 SE Canistota | Mccook | — | 21:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.41 SE Canistota | Mccook | — | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.5 E Canistota | Mccook | — | 01:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.56 NE Stanley Corner | Mccook | — | 23:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.81 S Canistota | Mccook | — | 17:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.5 W Canistota | Mccook | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 E Canistota | Mccook | $25K | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.25 NE Canistota | Mccook | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Canistota | Mccook | — | 12:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Canistota | Mccook | — | 11:16 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Canistota | Mccook | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Canistota
Questions about hail in Canistota
How often does it hail in Canistota, South Dakota?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Canistota since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #68 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Canistota?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Canistota?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 31, 2026 near 1.47 NNE Canistota. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Canistota?
The most recent report in this data is from May 31, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Canistota 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 31, 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.