Hail history for Humboldt, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Humboldt since 1991, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Humboldt
- Last hail
- Aug 20, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 20, 2026
17 reports on 11 days since 1991 · #157 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Humboldt
- 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 Humboldt
The latest hail report in and around Humboldt is from August 20, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on August 20, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Humboldt logged 1 report on 1 hail day, about 0.1 reports a year. That is 11% of the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #157 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Humboldt accounts for 3% of the 511 reports filed in Minnehaha County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 20, 2026 near Humboldt.
The busiest year was 2004, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Humboldt 0.1
- Minnehaha County 9.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Humboldt 1
- Minnehaha County 65
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Humboldt 0%
- Minnehaha County 6%
- 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 | 3 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | View |
| May 31, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 23:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Minnehaha | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 17:50 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 8 47%
- 1–2 in 9 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 23:45 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.12 ESE Humboldt | Minnehaha | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.94 SSW Humboldt | Minnehaha | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.86 WSW Humboldt | Minnehaha | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 13:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 23:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Humboldt | Minnehaha | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Humboldt | Minnehaha | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Humboldt
Questions about hail in Humboldt
How often does it hail in Humboldt, South Dakota?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Humboldt since 1991. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #157 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Humboldt?
Most reports come in May, June, September. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Humboldt?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 20, 2026 near Humboldt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Humboldt?
The most recent report in this data is from August 20, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Humboldt had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was August 20, 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.