Hail history for Centerville, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centerville since 1966, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Centerville
- Last hail
- Jul 25, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Aug 3, 1981
12 reports on 12 days since 1966 · #239 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Centerville
- 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 Centerville
The latest hail report in and around Centerville is from July 25, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Centerville logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is about half the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #239 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Centerville accounts for 6% of the 203 reports filed in Turner County.
8% 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 3, 1981.
The busiest year was 2023, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (33% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Centerville 0.2
- Turner County 4.1
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Centerville 4
- Turner County 51
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Centerville 8%
- Turner 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 1981 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Turner | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Turner | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1968 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Clay | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1966 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Clay | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.15 SSE Centerville | Turner | 17:35 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 3 25%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.22 SW Centerville | Turner | 23:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.15 SSE Centerville | Turner | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Centerville | Turner | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.44 NE Centerville | Turner | 23:04 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Centerville | Turner | 20:51 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Centerville | Turner | 17:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1989 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Lincoln | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 1981 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Turner | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Turner | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 1973 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Turner | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1968 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Clay | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1966 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Clay | 16:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Centerville
Questions about hail in Centerville
How often does it hail in Centerville, South Dakota?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Centerville since 1966. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #239 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Centerville?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Centerville?
4.50 in (softball size) on August 3, 1981. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Centerville?
The most recent report in this data is from July 25, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Centerville 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 25, 2023.
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.