Hail history for Elk Point, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elk Point since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elk Point
- Last hail
- May 18, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 20, 2024
30 reports on 28 days since 1976 · #49 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Elk Point
- 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 Elk Point
The latest hail report in and around Elk Point is from May 18, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 20, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elk Point 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 #49 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elk Point accounts for 19% of the 162 reports filed in Union 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 20, 2024 near 0.86 NW Elk Pt.
Reports were up 133% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 77% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elk Point 0.5
- Union County 2.9
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elk Point 9
- Union County 44
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elk Point 0%
- Union 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NW Elk Pt | Union | 21:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elk Pt | Union | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Elk Pt | Union | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elk Pt | Union | 20:43 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Union | 15:00 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 14 47%
- 1–2 in 16 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Elk Pt | Union | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.23 NW Elk Pt | Union | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.86 NW Elk Pt | Union | 21:59 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Elk Pt | Union | 01:02 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Elk Pt | Union | 17:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Elk Pt | Union | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Elk Pt | Union | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| Oct 20, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NW Elk Pt | Union | 07:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.62 W Elk Pt | Union | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Elk Pt | Union | 18:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Elk Pt | Union | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Elk Pt | Union | 16:59 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elk Point
- Jefferson 13 km · 16
- Burbank 14 km · 19
- North Sioux City 22 km · 18
- Vermillion 23 km · 49
- Meckling 36 km · 20
- Alcester 39 km · 21
- Beresford 45 km · 15
- Gayville 46 km · 19
Questions about hail in Elk Point
How often does it hail in Elk Point, South Dakota?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elk Point since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elk Point?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elk Point?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 20, 2024 near 0.86 NW Elk Pt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elk Point?
The most recent report in this data is from May 18, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elk Point had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was May 18, 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.