Hail history for Parmelee, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parmelee since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Parmelee
- Last hail
- Jul 20, 2025
- 4.00 in, grapefruit size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jul 20, 2025
23 reports on 22 days since 1979 · #95 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Parmelee
- 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 Parmelee
The latest hail report in and around Parmelee is from July 20, 2025, 4.00 in (grapefruit size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on July 20, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Parmelee logged 15 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #95 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Parmelee accounts for 9% of the 253 reports filed in Todd 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on July 20, 2025 near 0.5 W Parmelee.
Reports were up 50% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2020, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (35% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Parmelee 0.8
- Todd County 8.0
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Parmelee 14
- Todd County 82
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Parmelee 9%
- Todd County 10%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 2 | 4.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.5 W Parmelee | Todd | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Parmelee | Todd | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 NW Parmelee | Todd | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Parmelee | Todd | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Todd | 00:01 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 7 30%
- 1–2 in 14 61%
- 2 in + 2 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.5 W Parmelee | Todd | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Parmelee | Todd | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 SW Parmelee | Todd | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Parmelee | Todd | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Parmelee | Todd | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 8.55 SE Norris | Mellette | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NW Parmelee | Todd | 16:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SW Parmelee | Todd | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.39 NW Parmelee | Todd | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.51 SW Parmelee | Todd | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Parmelee | Todd | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Parmelee | Todd | 17:11 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Parmelee
- Two Strike 17 km · 21
- Norris 20 km · 15
- Rosebud 21 km · 16
- St. Francis 24 km · 17
- Mission 31 km · 20
- White River 35 km · 29
- Wood 49 km · 17
- Sicangu Village 52 km · 12
Questions about hail in Parmelee
How often does it hail in Parmelee, South Dakota?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Parmelee since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #95 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Parmelee?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Parmelee?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on July 20, 2025 near 0.5 W Parmelee. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Parmelee?
The most recent report in this data is from July 20, 2025 (4.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Parmelee 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 July 20, 2025.
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.