Hail history for Hurley, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hurley since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hurley
- Last hail
- Jul 22, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 22, 2010
15 reports on 13 days since 1981 · #191 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Hurley
- 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 Hurley
The latest hail report in and around Hurley is from July 22, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 22, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hurley logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #191 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hurley accounts for 7% of the 203 reports filed in Turner 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 September 22, 2010 near 0.5 W Hurley.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (27% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hurley 0.5
- Turner County 4.1
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hurley 8
- Turner County 51
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hurley 0%
- Turner 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 W Hurley | Turner | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 W Hurley | Turner | 22:18 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hurley | Turner | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 1981 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Turner | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Oct 1, 2002 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 W Hurley | Turner | 12:50 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 40%
- 1–2 in 9 60%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.74 SW Hurley | Turner | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Hurley | Turner | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Hurley | Turner | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 W Hurley | Turner | 13:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 W Hurley | Turner | 22:18 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.5 W Hurley | Turner | 01:55 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.26 SW Hurley | Turner | 01:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Hurley | Turner | 05:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Hurley | Turner | 11:17 local · NCEI |
| Nov 12, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Hurley | Turner | 15:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Hurley | Turner | 00:20 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 N Viborg | Turner | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hurley
- Davis 8 km · 10
- Viborg 12 km · 15
- Chancellor 13 km · 11
- Parker 14 km · 35
- Lennox 18 km · 20
- Marion 21 km · 13
- Centerville 21 km · 12
- Irene 22 km · 11
Questions about hail in Hurley
How often does it hail in Hurley, South Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hurley since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #191 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hurley?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hurley?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 22, 2010 near 0.5 W Hurley. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hurley?
The most recent report in this data is from July 22, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hurley had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 22, 2023.
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.