Hail history for McLaughlin, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McLaughlin since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · McLaughlin
- Last hail
- Jun 2, 2011
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 18, 2008
29 reports on 22 days since 1983 · #59 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · McLaughlin
- 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 McLaughlin
The latest hail report in and around McLaughlin is from June 2, 2011, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, McLaughlin logged 15 reports on 9 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 #59 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. McLaughlin accounts for 9% of the 312 reports filed in Corson County.
10% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 18, 2008 near 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin.
Reports were down 100% in 2016–2025 (0) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 2008, with 12 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 59% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- McLaughlin 0.8
- Corson County 10.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- McLaughlin 9
- Corson County 89
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- McLaughlin 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1986 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Corson | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 20:33 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 14 48%
- 1–2 in 12 41%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 21:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 11:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.68 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 16:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 16:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 20:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin | Corson | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Mc Laughlin | Corson | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 3.49 S Mc Laughlin | Corson | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near McLaughlin
- Little Eagle 14 km · 17
- Bullhead 21 km · 10
- Mobridge 42 km · 38
- Pollock 42 km · 15
- McIntosh 43 km · 18
- Timber Lake 47 km · 30
- Glenham 52 km · 10
- Herreid 57 km · 18
Questions about hail in McLaughlin
How often does it hail in McLaughlin, South Dakota?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McLaughlin since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #59 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in McLaughlin?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in McLaughlin?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 18, 2008 near 0.84 SE Mc Laughlin. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in McLaughlin?
The most recent report in this data is from June 2, 2011 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has McLaughlin had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McLaughlin since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 2, 2011.
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.