Hail history for Murdo, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murdo since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Murdo
- Last hail
- Jun 4, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 14, 1986
18 reports on 16 days since 1964 · #146 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Murdo
- 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 Murdo
The latest hail report in and around Murdo is from June 4, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 4, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Murdo logged 10 reports on 8 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 #146 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Murdo accounts for 13% of the 143 reports filed in Jones 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 14, 1986.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2013, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Murdo 0.5
- Jones County 3.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Murdo 8
- Jones County 51
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Murdo 0%
- Jones County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jones | 23:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 1964 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jones | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NE Murdo | Jones | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE Murdo | Jones | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE Murdo | Jones | 11:00 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 39%
- 1–2 in 11 61%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE Murdo | Jones | 21:07 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.85 NE Murdo | Jones | 08:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NE Murdo | Jones | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.48 NNE Murdo | Jones | 11:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE Murdo | Jones | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.01 NE Murdo | Jones | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNE Murdo | Jones | 05:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE Murdo | Jones | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE Murdo | Jones | 04:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Murdo Muni Arpt | Jones | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 W Murdo | Jones | 22:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Murdo | Jones | 11:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Murdo
- Okaton 14 km · 20
- Draper 15 km · 11
- Vivian 33 km · 11
- White River 36 km · 29
- Belvidere 45 km · 14
- Wood 48 km · 17
- Presho 53 km · 20
- Fort Pierre 59 km · 25
Questions about hail in Murdo
How often does it hail in Murdo, South Dakota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murdo since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #146 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Murdo?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Murdo?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 14, 1986. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Murdo?
The most recent report in this data is from June 4, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Murdo 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 June 4, 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.