Hail history for Elkton, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkton since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Elkton
- Last hail
- Sep 29, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jul 28, 1986
14 reports on 9 days since 1986 · #209 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Elkton
- 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 Elkton
The latest hail report in and around Elkton is from September 29, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 29, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Elkton logged 7 reports on 5 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 #209 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Elkton accounts for 8% of the 165 reports filed in Brookings 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 4.50 in (softball) on July 28, 1986.
The busiest year was 2002, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Elkton 0.3
- Brookings County 4.0
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Elkton 5
- Brookings County 48
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Elkton 7%
- Brookings County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 1986 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Brookings | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Elkton | Brookings | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Elkton | Brookings | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Elkton | Brookings | 03:36 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Elkton | Brookings | 18:25 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 29%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Elkton | Brookings | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Elkton | Brookings | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Elkton | Brookings | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Elkton | Brookings | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 W Elkton | Brookings | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| Sep 30, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3 WSW Elkton | Brookings | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Elkton | Brookings | 03:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 S Elkton | Brookings | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Elkton | Brookings | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 SW Elkton | Brookings | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Elkton | Brookings | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Elkton | Brookings | 18:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Elkton
Questions about hail in Elkton
How often does it hail in Elkton, South Dakota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Elkton since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #209 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Elkton?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Elkton?
4.50 in (softball size) on July 28, 1986. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Elkton?
The most recent report in this data is from September 29, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Elkton 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 September 29, 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.