Hail history for Martin, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Martin since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Martin
- Last hail
- Aug 24, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.25 in
- grapefruit · Jun 25, 2024
35 reports on 27 days since 1964 · #37 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Martin
- 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 Martin
The latest hail report in and around Martin is from August 24, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.25 in on June 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Martin logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #37 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Martin accounts for 15% of the 226 reports filed in Bennett County.
17% 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 4.25 in (grapefruit) on June 25, 2024 near 1 E Martin.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2024, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (43% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Martin 0.6
- Bennett County 6.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Martin 7
- Bennett County 83
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Martin 17%
- Bennett 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 1 E Martin | Bennett | $25K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 1966 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Bennett | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 NW Martin | Bennett | — | 00:22 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 ESE Martin | Bennett | $10K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2.25 inhen egg | Martin | Bennett | — | 17:30 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 7 20%
- 1–2 in 22 63%
- 2 in + 6 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 N Martin | Bennett | — | 00:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 NW Martin | Bennett | — | 00:22 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Martin | Bennett | — | 00:56 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Martin | Bennett | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 E Martin | Bennett | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 ESE Martin | Bennett | $10K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 1 E Martin | Bennett | $25K | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 2.25 inhen egg | Martin | Bennett | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Martin | Bennett | — | 17:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Martin | Bennett | $10K | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.12 W Martin | Bennett | — | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Martin | Bennett | $700K | 16:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Martin
Questions about hail in Martin
How often does it hail in Martin, South Dakota?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Martin since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #37 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Martin?
Most reports come in June, August, July. June alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Martin?
4.25 in (grapefruit size) on June 25, 2024 near 1 E Martin. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Martin?
The most recent report in this data is from August 24, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Martin had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was August 24, 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.