Hail history for Lake Norden, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Norden since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lake Norden
- Last hail
- May 30, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 21, 2013
20 reports on 16 days since 2001 · #118 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Lake Norden
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
For homeowners
Concerned about your roof after hail?
Send a request to Moxisync Labs for review. The latest hail report in Lake Norden is from May 30, 2022. We’re building local roofer coverage. Submitting a request does not guarantee a quote or book an inspection.
Phone line opening soon
What the record says about Lake Norden
The latest hail report in and around Lake Norden is from May 30, 2022, 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 May 30, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lake Norden logged 16 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #118 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lake Norden accounts for 10% of the 194 reports filed in Hamlin County.
5% 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 21, 2013 near 3.44 W Lake Norden.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2010, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lake Norden 0.8
- Hamlin County 5.0
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lake Norden 12
- Hamlin County 48
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lake Norden 5%
- Hamlin County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.44 W Lake Norden | Hamlin | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 6 NE Erwin | Kingsbury | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.49 W Lake Norden | Hamlin | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.13 SSW Lake Norden | Hamlin | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.26 WNW Lake Norden | Hamlin | 11:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 50%
- 1–2 in 9 45%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.26 WNW Lake Norden | Hamlin | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.49 W Lake Norden | Hamlin | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.2 NW Lake Norden | Hamlin | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 3.03 WSW Lake Norden | Hamlin | 06:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.09 WNW Lake Norden | Hamlin | 06:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.46 W Lake Norden | Hamlin | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.46 W Lake Norden | Hamlin | 20:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.97 W Lake Norden | Hamlin | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 2.50 intennis ball | 3.44 W Lake Norden | Hamlin | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 W Lake Norden | Hamlin | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 W Lake Norden | Hamlin | 17:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.13 SSW Lake Norden | Hamlin | 15:02 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lake Norden
- Lake Poinsett 8 km · 24
- Hayti 9 km · 19
- Badger 11 km · 13
- Bryant 20 km · 15
- Castlewood 21 km · 22
- Hazel 24 km · 20
- Arlington 25 km · 17
- Estelline 25 km · 11
Questions about hail in Lake Norden
How often does it hail in Lake Norden, South Dakota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lake Norden since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #118 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lake Norden?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lake Norden?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 21, 2013 near 3.44 W Lake Norden. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lake Norden?
The most recent report in this data is from May 30, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lake Norden 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 May 30, 2022.
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.