Hail history for Kyle, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kyle since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kyle
- Last hail
- Aug 16, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 9, 2019
23 reports on 20 days since 2000 · #92 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Kyle
- 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 Kyle
The latest hail report in and around Kyle is from August 16, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on August 16, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kyle logged 15 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #92 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kyle accounts for 6% of the 354 reports filed in Oglala Lakota 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 9, 2019 near 3 ENE Kyle.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2001, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (43% of reports); 30% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kyle 0.8
- Oglala Lakota County 11.5
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kyle 14
- Oglala Lakota County 127
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kyle 9%
- Oglala Lakota County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | View |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 ENE Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ENE Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 17:30 local · NCEI |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 ENE Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 01:06 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSE Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 3 SW Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 02:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ENE Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 ENE Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 ENE Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2018 | 2.00 inhen egg | Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Kyle | Oglala Lakota | 15:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kyle
- Porcupine 21 km · 12
- Allen 26 km · 10
- Manderson-White Horse Creek 33 km · 18
- Batesland 34 km · 14
- Wounded Knee 35 km · 14
- Interior 38 km · 34
- Wanblee 45 km · 11
- Martin 46 km · 35
Questions about hail in Kyle
How often does it hail in Kyle, South Dakota?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kyle since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #92 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kyle?
Most reports come in July, August, May. July alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kyle?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 9, 2019 near 3 ENE Kyle. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kyle?
The most recent report in this data is from August 16, 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 Kyle had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 16, 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.