Hail history for Parkston, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parkston since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Parkston
- Last hail
- Apr 12, 2022
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jun 29, 1968
22 reports on 17 days since 1963 · #102 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Parkston
- 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 Parkston
The latest hail report in and around Parkston is from April 12, 2022, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Parkston logged 11 reports on 7 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 #102 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Parkston accounts for 11% of the 198 reports filed in Hutchinson County.
18% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on June 29, 1968.
Reports were up 20% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2022, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (23% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Parkston 0.6
- Hutchinson County 5.5
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Parkston 7
- Hutchinson County 58
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Parkston 18%
- Hutchinson County 11%
- 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | 4 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1968 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Hutchinson | 23:14 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.85 SW Parkston | Hutchinson | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.85 SW Parkston | Hutchinson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.47 NNW Parkston | Hutchinson | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SW Parkston | Hutchinson | 17:05 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 4 18%
- 1–2 in 14 64%
- 2 in + 4 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.5 E Parkston | Hutchinson | 17:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.85 SW Parkston | Hutchinson | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SW Parkston | Hutchinson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.85 SW Parkston | Hutchinson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 N Beardsley | Hutchinson | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.3 SSW Parkston Arpt | Hutchinson | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.12 WSW Parkston Arpt | Hutchinson | 22:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.47 NNW Parkston | Hutchinson | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SW Parkston | Hutchinson | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Parkston | Hutchinson | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 16, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Parkston | Hutchinson | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Parkston | Hutchinson | 17:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Parkston
Questions about hail in Parkston
How often does it hail in Parkston, South Dakota?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parkston since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #102 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Parkston?
Most reports come in August, April, June. August alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Parkston?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on June 29, 1968. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Parkston?
The most recent report in this data is from April 12, 2022 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Parkston had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 12, 2022.
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.