Hail history for Pierre, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pierre since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pierre
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jul 18, 2023
69 reports on 42 days since 1956 · #15 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Pierre
- 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 Pierre
The latest hail report in and around Pierre is from April 27, 2025, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.50 in on July 18, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pierre logged 32 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.6 times the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #15 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pierre accounts for 33% of the 211 reports filed in Hughes County.
25% 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 4.50 in (softball) on July 18, 2023 near 1.21 SW Pierre.
Reports were up 29% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2023, with 9 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (35% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pierre 1.6
- Hughes County 5.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pierre 16
- Hughes County 51
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pierre 25%
- Hughes County 15%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 9 | 9 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 9 | 4.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | 4.50 insoftball | 1.21 SW Pierre | Hughes | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | Pierre | Hughes | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 3.50 inteacup | 4 NE Pierre | Hughes | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1986 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Hughes | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.49 W Pierre | Hughes | 18:18 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 11 16%
- 1–2 in 41 59%
- 2 in + 17 25%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.99 W (Pir)pierre Arpt | Hughes | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.49 W Pierre | Hughes | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.99 W Pierre | Hughes | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 S Pierre | Hughes | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 4.50 insoftball | 1.21 SW Pierre | Hughes | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.99 W Pierre | Hughes | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.99 W Pierre | Hughes | 17:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.99 W (Pir)pierre Arpt | Hughes | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.85 NE Pierre | Hughes | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 W Pierre | Hughes | 17:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.63 WNW (Pir)pierre Arpt | Hughes | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.98 NNW (Pir)pierre Arpt | Hughes | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pierre
- Fort Pierre 5 km · 25
- Oahe Acres 10 km · 15
- Blunt 31 km · 26
- Onida 42 km · 25
- Harrold 49 km · 17
- Vivian 50 km · 11
- Draper 53 km · 11
- Agar 55 km · 15
Questions about hail in Pierre
How often does it hail in Pierre, South Dakota?
69 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pierre since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #15 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pierre?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pierre?
4.50 in (softball size) on July 18, 2023 near 1.21 SW Pierre. 25% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pierre?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2025 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pierre had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.