Hail history for Fairburn, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairburn since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fairburn
- Last hail
- Jul 9, 2020
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Jun 1, 2008
15 reports on 13 days since 1996 · #188 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Fairburn
- 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 Fairburn
The latest hail report in and around Fairburn is from July 9, 2020, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fairburn logged 10 reports on 8 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 #188 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fairburn accounts for 2% of the 711 reports filed in Custer County.
27% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on June 1, 2008 near 8 S Hermosa.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2013, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fairburn 0.5
- Custer County 24.4
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fairburn 8
- Custer County 217
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fairburn 27%
- Custer County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 8 S Hermosa | Custer | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 WNW Fairburn | Custer | — | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.68 NNW Fairburn | Custer | $3K | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.69 S Fairburn | Custer | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.77 WSW Fairburn | Custer | $5K | 15:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 20%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 4 27%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 SE Fairburn | Custer | — | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Fairburn | Custer | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3 WNW Fairburn | Custer | — | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 WNW Fairburn | Custer | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.04 SE Fairburn | Custer | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.68 NNW Fairburn | Custer | $3K | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.77 WSW Fairburn | Custer | $5K | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.69 S Fairburn | Custer | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2 W Fairburn | Custer | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2008 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 8 S Hermosa | Custer | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NE Fairburn | Custer | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Fairburn | Custer | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fairburn
- Hermosa 17 km · 71
- Buffalo Gap 23 km · 20
- Keystone 29 km · 117
- Pringle 32 km · 30
- Oral 32 km · 11
- Custer 33 km · 104
- Maverick Junction 34 km · 10
- Hot Springs 36 km · 64
Questions about hail in Fairburn
How often does it hail in Fairburn, South Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairburn since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #188 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fairburn?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fairburn?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on June 1, 2008 near 8 S Hermosa. 27% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fairburn?
The most recent report in this data is from July 9, 2020 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fairburn had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fairburn since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 9, 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.