Hail history for Oelrichs, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oelrichs since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oelrichs
- Last hail
- Aug 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 21, 1969
14 reports on 13 days since 1969 · #215 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Oelrichs
- 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 Oelrichs
The latest hail report in and around Oelrichs is from August 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on August 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oelrichs logged 11 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #215 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oelrichs accounts for 4% of the 389 reports filed in Fall River County.
14% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 21, 1969.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2026, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oelrichs 0.6
- Fall River County 12.5
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oelrichs 11
- Fall River County 120
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oelrichs 14%
- Fall River County 13%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | View |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1969 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Fall River | — | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 E Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 04:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 NW Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 21:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Oelrichs | Fall River | $15K | 19:30 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 0 0%
- 1–2 in 12 86%
- 2 in + 2 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 21:32 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3 NW Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 21:25 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 W Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 04:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 20:21 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3 E Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 01:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Oelrichs | Fall River | $15K | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.23 NW Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 WSW Oelrichs | Fall River | — | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Oelrichs
- Angostura 20 km · 32
- Oral 25 km · 11
- Maverick Junction 28 km · 10
- Hot Springs 32 km · 64
- Buffalo Gap 35 km · 20
- Ardmore 39 km · 19
- Oglala 43 km · 39
- Provo 49 km · 11
Questions about hail in Oelrichs
How often does it hail in Oelrichs, South Dakota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oelrichs since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #215 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oelrichs?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oelrichs?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 21, 1969. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oelrichs?
The most recent report in this data is from August 27, 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 Oelrichs had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 27, 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.