Hail history for Plankinton, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plankinton since 1962, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Plankinton
- Last hail
- Apr 6, 2021
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 10, 2020
22 reports on 18 days since 1962 · #103 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Plankinton
- 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 Plankinton
The latest hail report in and around Plankinton is from April 6, 2021, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Plankinton logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #103 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Plankinton accounts for 14% of the 153 reports filed in Aurora County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 10, 2020 near 0.85 SW Plankinton.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2017, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Plankinton 0.6
- Aurora County 4.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Plankinton 9
- Aurora County 54
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Plankinton 0%
- Aurora County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SW Plankinton | Aurora | — | 01:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Aurora | — | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 WSW Plankinton | Aurora | $10K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1962 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Aurora | — | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.5 E Plankinton | Aurora | — | 12:45 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 10 45%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Plankinton | Aurora | — | 10:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SW Plankinton | Aurora | — | 01:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 WSW Plankinton | Aurora | $10K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.65 ESE Plankinton | Aurora | — | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 ESE Plankinton | Aurora | — | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Plankinton | Aurora | — | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Plankinton | Aurora | — | 07:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.5 E Plankinton | Aurora | — | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.43 SE Plankinton | Aurora | — | 12:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SW Plankinton | Aurora | — | 19:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Plankinton | Aurora | — | 04:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Plankinton | Aurora | — | 05:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Plankinton
- Stickney 15 km · 17
- White Lake 18 km · 21
- Mount Vernon 18 km · 16
- Aurora Center 23 km · 15
- Loomis 32 km · 17
- Corsica 33 km · 13
- Letcher 34 km · 15
- Mitchell 36 km · 73
Questions about hail in Plankinton
How often does it hail in Plankinton, South Dakota?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plankinton since 1962. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #103 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Plankinton?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Plankinton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 10, 2020 near 0.85 SW Plankinton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Plankinton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 6, 2021 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Plankinton had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plankinton since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 6, 2021.
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.