Hail History

Hail history for Oral, South Dakota

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oral since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · Oral

Last hail
Jul 17, 2023
2.50 in, tennis ball size
Hail days, last 5 years
1
since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
Largest ever
2.50 in
tennis ball · Jul 17, 2023

11 reports on 11 days since 1992 · #272 of 305 South Dakota places

Hail map · Oral

Oral Buffalo Gap Maverick Junction Angostura Hot Springs Oelrichs 10 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
11 most recent reports with a location; Fall River County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about Oral

The latest hail report in and around Oral is from July 17, 2023, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on July 17, 2023.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oral logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #272 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oral accounts for 3% of the 389 reports filed in Fall River County.

9% 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 July 17, 2023 near Oral.

Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2021, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • Oral 0.4
  • Fall River County 12.5
  • Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5

Hail days 2006–2025

  • Oral 8
  • Fall River County 120
  • Median South Dakota town on this site 7

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • Oral 9%
  • Fall River County 13%
  • Median South Dakota town on this site 7%

Hail over time

012 1992: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 1995 2000 2001: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2002: 1 reports, largest 1.50 in 2005 2010: 2 reports, largest 1.25 in 2010 2013: 1 reports, largest 1.50 in 2014: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2015 2016: 1 reports, largest 1.00 in 2020 2021: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 2023: 1 reports, largest 2.50 in 2025
Reports per year, 1992–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
01234 Jan Feb Mar Apr May: 2 reports (18%) May June: 4 reports (36%) Jun July: 3 reports (27%) Jul August: 2 reports (18%) Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
All 11 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 0
2025 0
2024 0
2023 1 1
2022 0
2021 11 2
2020 0
2019 0
2018 0
2017 0

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

DateReportsLargestStorm page
Jul 17, 2023 1 2.50 in —

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in Oral
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Jul 17, 2023 2.50 intennis ball Oral Fall River — 20:30 local · NCEI
Jun 21, 2013 1.50 inping pong ball 0.42 WNW Oral Fall River $10K 17:17 local · NCEI
Aug 26, 2002 1.50 inping pong ball 4 NW Oral Fall River — 16:00 local · NCEI
May 24, 2010 1.25 inhalf dollar Oral Fall River — 13:35 local · NCEI
Aug 14, 2021 1.00 inquarter 3 SSW Oral Fall River — 13:10 local · NCEI

Size of every report

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in Oral
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Jul 17, 2023 2.50 intennis ball Oral Fall River — 20:30 local · NCEI
Aug 14, 2021 1.00 inquarter 3 SSW Oral Fall River — 13:10 local · NCEI
Jun 15, 2021 1.00 inquarter Oral Fall River — 00:36 local · NCEI
Jul 29, 2016 1.00 inquarter 3.78 ENE Oral Fall River — 16:00 local · NCEI
Jun 17, 2014 1.00 inquarter Oral Fall River — 20:23 local · NCEI
Jun 21, 2013 1.50 inping pong ball 0.42 WNW Oral Fall River $10K 17:17 local · NCEI
Jul 29, 2010 1.00 inquarter 3 SW Oral Fall River — 17:10 local · NCEI
May 24, 2010 1.25 inhalf dollar Oral Fall River — 13:35 local · NCEI
Aug 26, 2002 1.50 inping pong ball 4 NW Oral Fall River — 16:00 local · NCEI
May 9, 2001 0.75 inpenny 1 NE Oral Fall River — 16:30 local · NCEI
Jun 3, 1992 1.00 inquarter — Fall River — 13:45 local · NCEI

Hail history near Oral

Questions about hail in Oral

How often does it hail in Oral, South Dakota?

11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oral since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #272 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.

When is hail season in Oral?

Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in Oral?

2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 17, 2023 near Oral. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in Oral?

The most recent report in this data is from July 17, 2023 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.

How many hail storms has Oral had in the last five years?

1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 17, 2023.

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.