Hail history for Eagle Butte, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eagle Butte since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Eagle Butte
- Last hail
- Aug 26, 2020
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 25, 1984
15 reports on 12 days since 1979 · #187 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Eagle Butte
- 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 Eagle Butte
The latest hail report in and around Eagle Butte is from August 26, 2020, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Eagle Butte logged 8 reports on 5 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 #187 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Eagle Butte accounts for 6% of the 266 reports filed in Dewey County.
7% 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 July 25, 1984.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2020, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Eagle Butte 0.4
- Dewey County 8.1
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Eagle Butte 5
- Dewey County 77
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Eagle Butte 7%
- Dewey 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 1984 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Dewey | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 W Eagle Butte | Dewey | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 18.02 ESE Dupree | Ziebach | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 15 ESE Dupree | Ziebach | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Dewey | 18:30 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 4 27%
- 1–2 in 10 67%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.49 W Eagle Butte | Dewey | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 18.06 ESE Dupree | Ziebach | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.49 W Eagle Butte | Dewey | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W Eagle Butte | Dewey | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 W Eagle Butte | Dewey | 09:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W Eagle Butte | Dewey | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 18.02 ESE Dupree | Ziebach | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W Eagle Butte | Dewey | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Eagle Butte | Dewey | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Eagle Butte | Dewey | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 15 ESE Dupree | Ziebach | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 0.88 innickel | Eagle Butte | Dewey | 06:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Eagle Butte
- North Eagle Butte 3 km · 13
- Dupree 30 km · 29
- Isabel 47 km · 35
- Timber Lake 50 km · 30
Questions about hail in Eagle Butte
How often does it hail in Eagle Butte, South Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eagle Butte since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #187 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Eagle Butte?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Eagle Butte?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 25, 1984. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Eagle Butte?
The most recent report in this data is from August 26, 2020 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Eagle Butte had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Eagle Butte since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 26, 2020.
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.