Hail history for Gayville, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gayville since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gayville
- Last hail
- Apr 28, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 9, 2009
19 reports on 12 days since 1999 · #132 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Gayville
- 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 Gayville
The latest hail report in and around Gayville is from April 28, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gayville logged 16 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #132 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gayville accounts for 7% of the 258 reports filed in Yankton County.
5% 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 July 9, 2009 near 0.69 S Gayville.
Reports were up 29% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2016, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (26% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gayville 0.8
- Yankton County 5.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gayville 10
- Yankton County 57
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gayville 5%
- Yankton County 5%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2009 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Gayville | Yankton | 06:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.16 NW Meckling | Clay | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Gayville | Yankton | 06:31 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Gayville | Yankton | 20:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Gayville | Yankton | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 32%
- 1–2 in 12 63%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.75 NW Meckling | Clay | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.01 W Gayville | Yankton | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.57 NW Gayville | Yankton | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.85 NW Meckling | Clay | 06:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Gayville | Yankton | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Gayville | Yankton | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6.16 NW Meckling | Clay | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 N Gayville | Yankton | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Gayville | Yankton | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Gayville | Yankton | 08:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Gayville | Yankton | 06:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Gayville | Yankton | 06:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gayville
- Mission Hill 9 km · 14
- Meckling 10 km · 20
- Wakonda 14 km · 24
- Yankton 18 km · 63
- Irene 22 km · 11
- Vermillion 24 km · 49
- Utica 28 km · 21
- Centerville 31 km · 12
Questions about hail in Gayville
How often does it hail in Gayville, South Dakota?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gayville since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #132 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gayville?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gayville?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 9, 2009 near 0.69 S Gayville. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gayville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 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 Gayville 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 April 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.