Hail history for North Eagle Butte, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Eagle Butte since 1964, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · North Eagle Butte
- Last hail
- Aug 26, 2020
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Jun 15, 2009
13 reports on 8 days since 1964 · #234 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · North Eagle Butte
- 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 North Eagle Butte
The latest hail report in and around North Eagle Butte is from August 26, 2020, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, North Eagle Butte logged 10 reports on 5 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 #234 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. North Eagle Butte accounts for 5% of the 266 reports filed in Dewey 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on June 15, 2009 near 1.2 NW Eagle Butte.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2009, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- North Eagle Butte 0.5
- Dewey County 8.1
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- North Eagle Butte 5
- Dewey County 77
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- North Eagle Butte 0%
- Dewey County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.2 NW Eagle Butte | Dewey | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.98 W Eagle Butte | Dewey | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.2 NW Eagle Butte | Dewey | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 ENE Eagle Butte | Dewey | 09:50 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 NE Eagle Butte | Dewey | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 46%
- 1–2 in 7 54%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.98 W Eagle Butte | Dewey | 14:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.24 ENE Eagle Butte | Dewey | 09:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 W Eagle Butte | Dewey | 09:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.2 NW Eagle Butte | Dewey | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.2 NW Eagle Butte | Dewey | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.2 NW Eagle Butte | Dewey | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.2 NW Eagle Butte | Dewey | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 5.61 N Eagle Butte | Dewey | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.39 NE Eagle Butte | Dewey | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Eagle Butte | Dewey | 16:22 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 E Eagle Butte | Dewey | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | 16 ESE Dupree | Ziebach | 17:24 local · NCEI |
Hail history near North Eagle Butte
- Eagle Butte 3 km · 15
- Dupree 29 km · 29
- Isabel 44 km · 35
- Timber Lake 47 km · 30
Questions about hail in North Eagle Butte
How often does it hail in North Eagle Butte, South Dakota?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Eagle Butte since 1964. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #234 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in North Eagle Butte?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in North Eagle Butte?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on June 15, 2009 near 1.2 NW Eagle Butte. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in North Eagle Butte?
The most recent report in this data is from August 26, 2020 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has North Eagle Butte had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of North Eagle Butte since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 26, 2020.
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.