Hail History

Hail history for Dimock, South Dakota

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dimock since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · Dimock

Last hail
Apr 12, 2022
2.50 in, tennis ball size
Hail days, last 5 years
1
since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
Largest ever
2.50 in
tennis ball · Apr 12, 2022

13 reports on 12 days since 1979 · #228 of 305 South Dakota places

Hail map · Dimock

Dimock Parkston Delmont Tripp 10 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
13 most recent reports with a location; Hutchinson County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about Dimock

The latest hail report in and around Dimock is from April 12, 2022, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on April 12, 2022.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dimock logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #228 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dimock accounts for 7% of the 198 reports filed in Hutchinson County.

15% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 12, 2022 near 0.85 NW Dimock.

The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (38% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • Dimock 0.3
  • Hutchinson County 5.5
  • Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5

Hail days 2006–2025

  • Dimock 7
  • Hutchinson County 58
  • Median South Dakota town on this site 7

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • Dimock 15%
  • Hutchinson County 11%
  • Median South Dakota town on this site 7%

Hail over time

012 1979: 1 reports, largest 1.50 in 1980 1990 1992: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 1998: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2000 2003: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2004: 2 reports, largest 2.50 in 2008: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 2009: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2010 2012: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2013: 1 reports, largest 1.50 in 2018: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2020 2022: 1 reports, largest 2.50 in
Reports per year, 1979–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
0246 Jan Feb Mar April: 1 reports (8%) Apr May: 2 reports (15%) May June: 2 reports (15%) Jun July: 5 reports (38%) Jul August: 2 reports (15%) Aug September: 1 reports (8%) Sep Oct Nov Dec
All 13 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 0
2022 1 1
2021 0
2020 0
2019 0
2018 1 1
2017 0

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

DateReportsLargestStorm page
Apr 12, 2022 1 2.50 in —

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Dimock
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Apr 12, 2022 2.50 intennis ball 0.85 NW Dimock Hutchinson — 17:08 local · NCEI
Jul 3, 2004 2.50 intennis ball Dimock Hutchinson — 18:56 local · NCEI
Aug 28, 2018 1.75 ingolf ball 2.12 ESE Dimock Hutchinson — 00:00 local · NCEI
Jul 9, 2009 1.75 ingolf ball 2.12 WSW Dimock Hutchinson $3.0 million 04:35 local · NCEI
Jul 3, 2004 1.75 ingolf ball 1 W Dimock Hutchinson — 18:56 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Dimock
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Apr 12, 2022 2.50 intennis ball 0.85 NW Dimock Hutchinson — 17:08 local · NCEI
Aug 28, 2018 1.75 ingolf ball 2.12 ESE Dimock Hutchinson — 00:00 local · NCEI
Aug 10, 2013 1.50 inping pong ball 2.04 SE Dimock Hutchinson $10K 18:12 local · NCEI
May 4, 2012 1.00 inquarter 2.13 SSW Dimock Hutchinson — 14:30 local · NCEI
Jul 9, 2009 1.75 ingolf ball 2.12 WSW Dimock Hutchinson $3.0 million 04:35 local · NCEI
Sep 28, 2008 1.00 inquarter 0.85 NW Dimock Hutchinson — 17:29 local · NCEI
May 1, 2008 1.00 inquarter 0.85 NW Dimock Hutchinson — 17:28 local · NCEI
Jul 3, 2004 2.50 intennis ball Dimock Hutchinson — 18:56 local · NCEI
Jul 3, 2004 1.75 ingolf ball 1 W Dimock Hutchinson — 18:56 local · NCEI
Jul 7, 2003 0.75 inpenny 1 N Dimock Hutchinson — 22:34 local · NCEI
Jun 17, 1998 1.00 inquarter Dimock Hutchinson — 20:44 local · NCEI
Jun 16, 1992 1.00 inquarter — Hutchinson — 19:25 local · NCEI

Hail history near Dimock

Questions about hail in Dimock

How often does it hail in Dimock, South Dakota?

13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dimock since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #228 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.

When is hail season in Dimock?

Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 38% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Dimock?

2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 12, 2022 near 0.85 NW Dimock. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in Dimock?

The most recent report in this data is from April 12, 2022 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.

How many hail storms has Dimock 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 April 12, 2022.

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.