Hail history for Presho, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Presho since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Presho
- Last hail
- Aug 17, 2019
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Aug 27, 2018
20 reports on 17 days since 1967 · #124 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Presho
- 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 Presho
The latest hail report in and around Presho is from August 17, 2019, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Presho logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #124 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Presho accounts for 8% of the 240 reports filed in Lyman County.
5% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on August 27, 2018 near 0.85 NW Presho.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2018, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in August (35% of reports); 35% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Presho 0.5
- Lyman County 6.9
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Presho 8
- Lyman County 70
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Presho 5%
- Lyman County 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2018 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.85 NW Presho | Lyman | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Presho | Lyman | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.07 WSW Presho | Lyman | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.55 NW Presho Muni Arpt | Lyman | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Presho | Lyman | 22:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 15%
- 1–2 in 16 80%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Presho | Lyman | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.07 WSW Presho | Lyman | 18:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2018 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.85 NW Presho | Lyman | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.55 NW Presho Muni Arpt | Lyman | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Presho | Lyman | 22:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NW Presho | Lyman | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 NW Presho | Lyman | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NW Presho | Lyman | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Presho | Lyman | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Presho | Lyman | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Presho | Lyman | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SW Presho | Lyman | 05:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Presho
- Kennebec 16 km · 22
- Vivian 20 km · 11
- Reliance 37 km · 11
- Draper 38 km · 11
- Ideal 42 km · 15
- Lower Brule 42 km · 11
- Murdo 53 km · 18
- Fort Thompson 55 km · 15
Questions about hail in Presho
How often does it hail in Presho, South Dakota?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Presho since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #124 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Presho?
Most reports come in August, July, May. August alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Presho?
3.50 in (teacup size) on August 27, 2018 near 0.85 NW Presho. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Presho?
The most recent report in this data is from August 17, 2019 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Presho had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Presho since November 3, 2021. The last one was on August 17, 2019.
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.