Hail history for Hoven, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hoven since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hoven
- Last hail
- Jun 2, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Aug 5, 2025
23 reports on 20 days since 1963 · #91 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Hoven
- 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 Hoven
The latest hail report in and around Hoven is from June 2, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on August 5, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hoven logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #91 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hoven accounts for 17% of the 136 reports filed in Potter County.
9% 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 August 5, 2025 near 1.19 SE Hoven.
The busiest year was 2000, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in August (39% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hoven 0.3
- Potter County 3.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hoven 5
- Potter County 50
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hoven 9%
- Potter County 7%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 2 | 3.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.19 SE Hoven | Potter | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 1963 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Walworth | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10.12 ESE Lowry | Walworth | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hoven | Potter | 10:07 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Potter | 16:30 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 8 35%
- 1–2 in 13 57%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 10.12 ESE Lowry | Walworth | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.23 SE Hoven | Potter | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.19 SE Hoven | Potter | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 11.92 ESE Lowry | Walworth | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 10.12 ESE Lowry | Walworth | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 10.12 ESE Lowry | Walworth | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 ESE Lowry | Walworth | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Hoven | Potter | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 ESE Lowry | Walworth | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 10 ESE Lowry | Walworth | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Hoven | Potter | 19:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Hoven | Potter | 21:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hoven
- Tolstoy 13 km · 19
- Lebanon 19 km · 11
- Bowdle 25 km · 23
- Onaka 25 km · 16
- Gettysburg 30 km · 18
- Java 30 km · 17
- Selby 36 km · 30
- Brentwood Colony 39 km · 10
Questions about hail in Hoven
How often does it hail in Hoven, South Dakota?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hoven since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #91 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hoven?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hoven?
3.00 in (teacup size) on August 5, 2025 near 1.19 SE Hoven. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hoven?
The most recent report in this data is from June 2, 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 Hoven had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 2, 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.