Hail history for Kadoka, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kadoka since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kadoka
- Last hail
- Jun 28, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 13, 2022
28 reports on 26 days since 1977 · #61 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Kadoka
- 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 Kadoka
The latest hail report in and around Kadoka is from June 28, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 13, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kadoka logged 17 reports on 15 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #61 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kadoka accounts for 9% of the 297 reports filed in Jackson County.
7% 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 June 13, 2022 near 1 NW Kadoka.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2003, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (43% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kadoka 0.8
- Jackson County 9.1
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kadoka 15
- Jackson County 95
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kadoka 7%
- Jackson County 10%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 NW Kadoka | Jackson | — | 23:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | Kadoka | Jackson | — | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.55 WNW Kadoka | Jackson | $200K | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.46 NW Kadoka | Jackson | $5K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.5 NE Kadoka | Jackson | — | 14:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 36%
- 1–2 in 16 57%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Kadoka | Jackson | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 WNW Kadoka | Jackson | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 NE Kadoka | Jackson | — | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 NW Kadoka | Jackson | — | 23:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | Kadoka | Jackson | — | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 WNW Kadoka | Jackson | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.6 ENE Kadoka | Jackson | — | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.61 NE Kadoka | Jackson | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.62 NE Kadoka | Jackson | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.55 WNW Kadoka | Jackson | $200K | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.46 NW Kadoka | Jackson | $5K | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 2.47 NW Kadoka | Jackson | — | 23:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kadoka
Questions about hail in Kadoka
How often does it hail in Kadoka, South Dakota?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kadoka since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #61 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kadoka?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kadoka?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 13, 2022 near 1 NW Kadoka. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kadoka?
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 Kadoka had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 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.