Hail history for Philip, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Philip since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Philip
- Last hail
- Jul 3, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 10, 1977
23 reports on 20 days since 1977 · #96 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Philip
- 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 Philip
The latest hail report in and around Philip is from July 3, 2022, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 3, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Philip logged 7 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 22% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #96 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Philip accounts for 10% of the 222 reports filed in Haakon County.
4% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on June 10, 1977.
The busiest year was 2004, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (35% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Philip 0.3
- Haakon County 6.2
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Philip 7
- Haakon County 71
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Philip 4%
- Haakon 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 1977 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Haakon | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Philip | Haakon | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Philip | Haakon | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Philip | Haakon | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Philip | Haakon | 16:00 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 6 26%
- 1–2 in 16 70%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSW Philip | Haakon | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NE Philip | Haakon | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 N Philip | Haakon | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Philip | Haakon | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Philip | Haakon | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Philip | Haakon | 05:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2 W Philip | Haakon | 22:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2005 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 8 SE Mud Butte | Meade | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Philip | Haakon | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Philip | Haakon | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Philip | Haakon | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Philip | Haakon | 20:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Philip
Questions about hail in Philip
How often does it hail in Philip, South Dakota?
23 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Philip since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #96 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Philip?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Philip?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 10, 1977. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Philip?
The most recent report in this data is from July 3, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Philip 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 3, 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.