Hail history for Herrick, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Herrick since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Herrick
- Last hail
- Jun 28, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 31, 2024
12 reports on 11 days since 1991 · #242 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Herrick
- 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 Herrick
The latest hail report in and around Herrick is from June 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 2.00 in on July 31, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Herrick logged 8 reports on 7 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 #242 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Herrick accounts for 5% of the 251 reports filed in Gregory County.
8% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 31, 2024 near 0.5 W Herrick.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (42% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Herrick 0.4
- Gregory County 6.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Herrick 7
- Gregory County 67
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Herrick 8%
- Gregory County 8%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.5 W Herrick | Gregory | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 W Herrick | Gregory | $100K1 injured | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.44 NE Herrick | Gregory | — | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 WNW Herrick | Gregory | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Herrick | Gregory | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 42%
- 1–2 in 6 50%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.44 NE Herrick | Gregory | — | 22:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 2.13 WNW Herrick | Gregory | — | 21:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 WNW Herrick | Gregory | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.5 W Herrick | Gregory | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.1 WNW Herrick | Gregory | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 30, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Herrick | Gregory | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 W Herrick | Gregory | — | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NE Herrick | Gregory | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NW Herrick | Gregory | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 W Herrick | Gregory | $100K1 injured | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Herrick | Gregory | — | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Gregory | — | 15:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Herrick
Questions about hail in Herrick
How often does it hail in Herrick, South Dakota?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Herrick since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #242 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Herrick?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Herrick?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 31, 2024 near 0.5 W Herrick. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Herrick?
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 Herrick 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 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.