Hail history for Emery, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Emery since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Emery
- Last hail
- Jul 2, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Aug 24, 1998
13 reports on 12 days since 1998 · #230 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Emery
- 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 Emery
The latest hail report in and around Emery is from July 2, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Emery logged 8 reports on 8 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 #230 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Emery accounts for 7% of the 196 reports filed in McCook 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on August 24, 1998 near 5 NW Bridgewater.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in August (38% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Emery 0.4
- McCook County 4.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Emery 8
- McCook County 52
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Emery 8%
- McCook 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 31, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 1998 | 2.50 intennis ball | 5 NW Bridgewater | Mccook | 07:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.12 NW Bridgewater | Mccook | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 8.17 SSE Farmer | Hanson | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.54 NNW Bridgewater | Mccook | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.26 ESE Alexandria | Hanson | 16:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 23%
- 1–2 in 9 69%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.54 NNW Bridgewater | Mccook | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.26 ESE Alexandria | Hanson | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 6.53 SSE Farmer | Hanson | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.12 NW Bridgewater | Mccook | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.72 ESE Alexandria | Hanson | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 8.17 SSE Farmer | Hanson | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.24 WNW Bridgewater | Mccook | 12:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 6.83 NW Bridgewater | Mccook | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 5.29 NW Bridgewater | Mccook | 00:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 8.72 ESE Alexandria | Hanson | 11:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NW Bridgewater | Mccook | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 NW Bridgewater | Mccook | 19:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Emery
- Bridgewater 11 km · 13
- Spencer 14 km · 14
- Alexandria 14 km · 13
- Fulton 22 km · 14
- Salem 23 km · 32
- Dolton 23 km · 16
- Canistota 26 km · 26
- Ethan 30 km · 11
Questions about hail in Emery
How often does it hail in Emery, South Dakota?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Emery since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #230 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Emery?
Most reports come in August, May, July. August alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Emery?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on August 24, 1998 near 5 NW Bridgewater. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Emery?
The most recent report in this data is from July 2, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Emery had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 2, 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.