Hail history for Mission, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mission since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Mission
- Last hail
- Jun 2, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 19, 1956
20 reports on 16 days since 1956 · #121 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Mission
- 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 Mission
The latest hail report in and around Mission is from June 2, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 2, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Mission logged 8 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #121 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Mission accounts for 8% of the 253 reports filed in Todd 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 19, 1956.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (45% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Mission 0.4
- Todd County 8.0
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Mission 5
- Todd County 82
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Mission 5%
- Todd County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 1956 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Todd | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 W Mission | Todd | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Mission | Todd | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mission | Todd | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mission | Todd | 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 6 30%
- 1–2 in 13 65%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 W Mission | Todd | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Mission | Todd | 23:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Mission | Todd | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 W Mission | Todd | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mission | Todd | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Mission | Todd | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Mission | Todd | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Mission | Todd | 05:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mission | Todd | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Mission | Todd | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Mission | Todd | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Mission | Todd | 16:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Mission
- Rosebud 15 km · 16
- Two Strike 22 km · 21
- Okreek 23 km · 23
- Wood 26 km · 17
- St. Francis 27 km · 17
- White River 30 km · 29
- Parmelee 31 km · 23
- Sicangu Village 33 km · 12
Questions about hail in Mission
How often does it hail in Mission, South Dakota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Mission since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #121 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Mission?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Mission?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 19, 1956. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Mission?
The most recent report in this data is from June 2, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Mission had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 2, 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.