Hail history for Fedora, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fedora since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fedora
- Last hail
- Jun 28, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 16, 1992
15 reports on 15 days since 1992 · #189 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Fedora
- 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 Fedora
The latest hail report in and around Fedora is from June 28, 2025, 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 June 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fedora 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 #189 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fedora accounts for 14% of the 111 reports filed in Miner County.
13% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 16, 1992.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (53% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fedora 0.4
- Miner County 2.0
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fedora 8
- Miner County 30
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fedora 13%
- Miner 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1992 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Sanborn | — | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.47 NNW Fedora | Miner | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SW Fedora | Miner | — | 04:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Fedora | Miner | $10K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.76 SSW Roswell | Miner | — | 23:53 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 6 40%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 2 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.76 SSW Roswell | Miner | — | 23:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Fedora | Miner | — | 22:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.55 W Fedora | Miner | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SW Fedora | Miner | — | 04:48 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NW Fedora | Miner | — | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.47 NNW Fedora | Miner | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SW Fedora | Miner | — | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Fedora | Miner | — | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Fedora | Miner | — | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 SW Fedora | Miner | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2004 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Fedora | Miner | $10K | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | 7 SW Roswell | Miner | — | 19:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fedora
Questions about hail in Fedora
How often does it hail in Fedora, South Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fedora since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #189 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fedora?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 53% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fedora?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 16, 1992. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fedora?
The most recent report in this data is from June 28, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Fedora 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 June 28, 2025.
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.