Hail history for Spearfish, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spearfish since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Spearfish
- Last hail
- Jul 3, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 31, 1981
76 reports on 51 days since 1959 · #11 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Spearfish
- 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 Spearfish
The latest hail report in and around Spearfish is from July 3, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Spearfish logged 53 reports on 33 hail days, about 2.6 reports a year. That is 5.9 times the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #11 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Spearfish accounts for 14% of the 547 reports filed in Lawrence County.
7% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 31, 1981.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (26) compared with 2006–2015 (27). The busiest year was 2013, with 12 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in July (33% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Spearfish 2.6
- Lawrence County 18.4
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Spearfish 33
- Lawrence County 173
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Spearfish 7%
- Lawrence County 6%
- 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 1981 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Lawrence | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 1979 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Lawrence | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 S St Onge | Lawrence | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 WNW Spearfish | Lawrence | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.54 NW Spearfish | Lawrence | $2.0 million | 15:30 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 20 26%
- 1–2 in 51 67%
- 2 in + 5 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Spearfish | Lawrence | 10:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Spearfish | Lawrence | 10:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Spearfish | Lawrence | 10:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Spearfish | Lawrence | 10:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.97 W Spearfish Arpt | Lawrence | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.81 S Spearfish Arpt | Lawrence | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Spearfish | Lawrence | 18:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Spearfish | Lawrence | 20:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 SE Spearfish | Lawrence | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Spearfish | Lawrence | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Spearfish | Lawrence | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Spearfish | Lawrence | 14:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Spearfish
- North Spearfish 7 km · 25
- St. Onge 10 km · 37
- Deadwood 14 km · 59
- Whitewood 15 km · 19
- Lead 16 km · 35
- Belle Fourche 19 km · 58
- Boulder Canyon 20 km · 10
- Sturgis 27 km · 61
Questions about hail in Spearfish
How often does it hail in Spearfish, South Dakota?
76 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spearfish since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.6 reports a year. That ranks #11 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Spearfish?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Spearfish?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 31, 1981. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Spearfish?
The most recent report in this data is from July 3, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Spearfish had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was July 3, 2026.
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.