Hail history for McIntosh, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McIntosh since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · McIntosh
- Last hail
- Aug 1, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 14, 1991
18 reports on 17 days since 1987 · #144 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · McIntosh
- 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 McIntosh
The latest hail report in and around McIntosh is from August 1, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 30, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, McIntosh logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #144 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. McIntosh accounts for 6% of the 312 reports filed in Corson County.
6% 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 May 14, 1991.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (39% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- McIntosh 0.5
- Corson County 10.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- McIntosh 10
- Corson County 89
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- McIntosh 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Corson | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 1987 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Corson | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Mc Intosh | Corson | 07:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Mc Intosh | Corson | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.18 SE Mc Intosh | Corson | 17:42 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 10 56%
- 1–2 in 7 39%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Mc Intosh | Corson | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Mc Intosh | Corson | 07:52 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Mc Intosh | Corson | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.18 SE Mc Intosh | Corson | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Mc Intosh Muni Arpt | Corson | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Mc Intosh | Corson | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Mc Intosh | Corson | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Mc Intosh | Corson | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Mc Intosh | Corson | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Mc Intosh | Corson | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Mc Intosh | Corson | 10:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Mc Intosh | Corson | 10:13 local · NCEI |
Hail history near McIntosh
- Bullhead 26 km · 10
- Morristown 29 km · 10
- McLaughlin 43 km · 29
- Little Eagle 50 km · 17
- Isabel 59 km · 35
- Timber Lake 59 km · 30
Questions about hail in McIntosh
How often does it hail in McIntosh, South Dakota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McIntosh since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #144 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in McIntosh?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in McIntosh?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 14, 1991. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in McIntosh?
The most recent report in this data is from August 1, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has McIntosh had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was August 1, 2023.
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.