Hail history for Newell, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newell since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Newell
- Last hail
- Jul 3, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 10, 1958
27 reports on 23 days since 1957 · #66 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Newell
- 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 Newell
The latest hail report in and around Newell is from July 3, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 3, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newell logged 16 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #66 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newell accounts for 9% of the 312 reports filed in Butte County.
30% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 10, 1958.
Reports were up 600% in 2016–2025 (14) compared with 2006–2015 (2). The busiest year was 2021, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (52% of reports); 37% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newell 0.8
- Butte County 10.6
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newell 13
- Butte County 105
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newell 30%
- Butte County 17%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 29, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 1958 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Butte | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1958 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Butte | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 2.75 inbaseball | Newell | Butte | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 1980 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Butte | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 1957 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Butte | 21:30 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 26%
- 1–2 in 12 44%
- 2 in + 8 30%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Newell | Butte | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Newell | Butte | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Newell | Butte | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 WNW Newell | Butte | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 SW Newell | Butte | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | Newell | Butte | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Newell | Butte | 20:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Newell | Butte | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Newell | Butte | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Newell | Butte | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2018 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2 N Newell | Butte | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Newell | Butte | 18:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newell
- Vale 11 km · 25
- Nisland 12 km · 23
- St. Onge 31 km · 37
- Whitewood 33 km · 19
- Sturgis 35 km · 61
- Belle Fourche 35 km · 58
- Boulder Canyon 39 km · 10
- Spearfish 40 km · 76
Questions about hail in Newell
How often does it hail in Newell, South Dakota?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newell since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #66 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newell?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 52% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newell?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 10, 1958. 30% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Newell?
The most recent report in this data is from July 3, 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 Newell had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 3, 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.