Hail history for Okaton, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Okaton since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Okaton
- Last hail
- Jun 29, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 5, 2005
20 reports on 16 days since 1982 · #123 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Okaton
- 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 Okaton
The latest hail report in and around Okaton is from June 29, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 29, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Okaton logged 10 reports on 9 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 #123 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Okaton accounts for 14% of the 143 reports filed in Jones County.
10% 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 5, 2005 near 10 W Murdo.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2000, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (45% of reports); 35% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Okaton 0.5
- Jones County 3.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Okaton 9
- Jones County 51
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Okaton 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2005 | 3.00 inteacup | 10 W Murdo | Jones | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.42 NW Okaton | Jones | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 NNE Okaton | Jones | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 SW Murdo | Jones | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jones | 21:00 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 3 15%
- 1–2 in 15 75%
- 2 in + 2 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.58 WNW Okaton | Jones | 03:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 NNE Okaton | Jones | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.42 NW Okaton | Jones | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.07 ESE Okaton | Jones | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 5.06 SSE Okaton | Jones | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.15 N Okaton | Jones | 21:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 2.58 ESE Okaton | Jones | 07:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.45 SW Okaton | Jones | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 3.29 WNW Okaton | Jones | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.04 NW Okaton | Jones | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Okaton | Jones | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 3.00 inteacup | 10 W Murdo | Jones | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Okaton
Questions about hail in Okaton
How often does it hail in Okaton, South Dakota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Okaton since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #123 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Okaton?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Okaton?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 5, 2005 near 10 W Murdo. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Okaton?
The most recent report in this data is from June 29, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Okaton had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 29, 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.