Hail history for Fort Pierre, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fort Pierre since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Fort Pierre
- Last hail
- Jul 25, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 18, 2023
25 reports on 23 days since 1985 · #74 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Fort Pierre
- 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 Fort Pierre
The latest hail report in and around Fort Pierre is from July 25, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on July 18, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Fort Pierre logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #74 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Fort Pierre accounts for 13% of the 187 reports filed in Stanley County.
16% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 18, 2023 near 1.47 NNW Ft Pierre.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2002, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Fort Pierre 0.7
- Stanley County 5.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Fort Pierre 11
- Stanley County 65
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Fort Pierre 16%
- Stanley County 13%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.47 NNW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 2.75 inbaseball | Ft Pierre | Stanley | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.71 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.85 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 06:58 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 24%
- 1–2 in 15 60%
- 2 in + 4 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.47 NNW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 06:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 NNW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 03:19 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.82 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 19:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.85 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.71 NW Ft Pierre | Stanley | 22:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Fort Pierre
Questions about hail in Fort Pierre
How often does it hail in Fort Pierre, South Dakota?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Fort Pierre since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #74 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Fort Pierre?
Most reports come in June, July, September. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Fort Pierre?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 18, 2023 near 1.47 NNW Ft Pierre. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Fort Pierre?
The most recent report in this data is from July 25, 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 Fort Pierre had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 25, 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.