Hail history for Freeman, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Freeman since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Freeman
- Last hail
- May 24, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 3, 1957
24 reports on 19 days since 1957 · #81 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Freeman
- 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 Freeman
The latest hail report in and around Freeman is from May 24, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Freeman logged 17 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #81 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Freeman accounts for 12% of the 198 reports filed in Hutchinson 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 3, 1957.
Reports were up 225% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2021, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (29% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Freeman 0.8
- Hutchinson County 5.5
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Freeman 12
- Hutchinson County 58
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Freeman 13%
- Hutchinson County 11%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | |||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 29, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 1957 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Hutchinson | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1999 | 2.25 inhen egg | 7 SW Marion | Turner | $100K | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | Freeman | Hutchinson | — | 06:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.21 NNE Freeman | Hutchinson | — | 23:44 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.38 S Freeman | Hutchinson | — | 04:50 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 25%
- 1–2 in 15 63%
- 2 in + 3 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Freeman | Hutchinson | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.81 S Freeman | Hutchinson | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Freeman | Hutchinson | 23:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.21 NNE Freeman | Hutchinson | 23:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Freeman | Hutchinson | 23:47 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Freeman | Hutchinson | 01:55 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Freeman | Hutchinson | 14:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.71 SW Freeman | Hutchinson | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 3.15 SSW Freeman | Hutchinson | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 SSE Freeman | Hutchinson | 22:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 7.99 SW Marion | Turner | 22:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Freeman | Hutchinson | 22:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Freeman
Questions about hail in Freeman
How often does it hail in Freeman, South Dakota?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Freeman since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #81 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Freeman?
Most reports come in July, August, April. July alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Freeman?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 3, 1957. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Freeman?
The most recent report in this data is from May 24, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Freeman had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was May 24, 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.