Hail history for Redfield, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Redfield since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Redfield
- Last hail
- Jun 19, 2025
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 21, 1958
25 reports on 21 days since 1957 · #77 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Redfield
- 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 Redfield
The latest hail report in and around Redfield is from June 19, 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 1.25 in on June 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Redfield logged 9 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #77 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Redfield accounts for 10% of the 263 reports filed in Spink County.
12% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 21, 1958.
Reports were down 71% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2011, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (24% of reports); 28% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Redfield 0.5
- Spink County 6.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Redfield 6
- Spink County 60
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Redfield 12%
- Spink County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 1958 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Spink | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1997 | 2.50 intennis ball | Redfield | Spink | 13:11 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 1983 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Spink | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 W Redfield Arpt | Spink | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Redfield | Spink | 21:27 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 7 28%
- 1–2 in 15 60%
- 2 in + 3 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Redfield | Spink | 21:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Redfield Arpt | Spink | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 W Redfield Arpt | Spink | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 18, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Redfield | Spink | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Redfield | Spink | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Redfield | Spink | 22:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Redfield Arpt | Spink | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Redfield | Spink | 21:59 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Redfield | Spink | 21:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N South Shore | Codington | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 10 NW Clark | Clark | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Redfield | Spink | 03:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Redfield
Questions about hail in Redfield
How often does it hail in Redfield, South Dakota?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Redfield since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #77 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Redfield?
Most reports come in July, August, September. July alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Redfield?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 21, 1958. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Redfield?
The most recent report in this data is from June 19, 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 Redfield had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 19, 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.