Hail history for Pringle, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pringle since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pringle
- Last hail
- Jul 18, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 21, 2015
30 reports on 29 days since 1981 · #53 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Pringle
- 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 Pringle
The latest hail report in and around Pringle is from July 18, 2023, 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 18, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pringle logged 22 reports on 21 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #53 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pringle accounts for 4% of the 711 reports filed in Custer 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 June 21, 2015 near Pringle.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2007, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (37% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pringle 1.1
- Custer County 24.4
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pringle 21
- Custer County 217
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pringle 0%
- Custer 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pringle | Custer | 00:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Pringle | Custer | 05:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pringle | Custer | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pringle | Custer | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pringle | Custer | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 23%
- 1–2 in 23 77%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Pringle | Custer | — | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Pringle | Custer | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2019 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Pringle | Custer | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 ENE Pringle | Custer | — | 17:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Pringle | Custer | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Pringle | Custer | — | 02:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Pringle | Custer | — | 00:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Pringle | Custer | — | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Pringle | Custer | — | 20:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Pringle | Custer | $75K | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Pringle | Custer | — | 05:05 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 S Pringle | Custer | — | 17:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pringle
- Custer 18 km · 104
- Hot Springs 24 km · 64
- Buffalo Gap 26 km · 20
- Maverick Junction 27 km · 10
- Fairburn 32 km · 15
- Keystone 35 km · 117
- Oral 35 km · 11
- Hill City 36 km · 64
Questions about hail in Pringle
How often does it hail in Pringle, South Dakota?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pringle since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #53 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pringle?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pringle?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 21, 2015 near Pringle. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pringle?
The most recent report in this data is from July 18, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pringle 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 18, 2023.
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.