Hail history for Little Eagle, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Little Eagle since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Little Eagle
- Last hail
- Jul 16, 2019
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 16, 2019
17 reports on 13 days since 1983 · #160 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Little Eagle
- 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 Little Eagle
The latest hail report in and around Little Eagle is from July 16, 2019, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Little Eagle logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #160 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Little Eagle accounts for 5% of the 312 reports filed in Corson 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 July 16, 2019 near 2.29 NNE Little Eagle.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2008, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (47% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Little Eagle 0.6
- Corson County 10.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Little Eagle 8
- Corson County 89
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Little Eagle 0%
- Corson 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.29 NNE Little Eagle | Corson | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Corson | 21:37 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.19 NE Little Eagle | Corson | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.51 NE Little Eagle | Corson | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Little Eagle | Corson | 20:55 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 12 71%
- 1–2 in 5 29%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.29 NNE Little Eagle | Corson | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.51 NE Little Eagle | Corson | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.19 NE Little Eagle | Corson | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 1.19 NE Little Eagle | Corson | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.19 NE Little Eagle | Corson | 16:33 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.48 E Little Eagle | Corson | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.29 NNE Little Eagle | Corson | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.29 NNE Little Eagle | Corson | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Little Eagle | Corson | 22:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Little Eagle | Corson | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Little Eagle | Corson | 20:27 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.19 NE Little Eagle | Corson | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Little Eagle
- McLaughlin 14 km · 29
- Bullhead 24 km · 10
- Mobridge 32 km · 38
- Timber Lake 36 km · 30
- Glenham 44 km · 10
- Pollock 46 km · 15
- McIntosh 50 km · 18
- Mound City 57 km · 12
Questions about hail in Little Eagle
How often does it hail in Little Eagle, South Dakota?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Little Eagle since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #160 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Little Eagle?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Little Eagle?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 16, 2019 near 2.29 NNE Little Eagle. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Little Eagle?
The most recent report in this data is from July 16, 2019 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Little Eagle had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Little Eagle since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 16, 2019.
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.