Hail history for Spencer, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spencer since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Spencer
- Last hail
- Jul 5, 2022
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 4, 2012
14 reports on 12 days since 1968 · #219 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Spencer
- 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 Spencer
The latest hail report in and around Spencer is from July 5, 2022, 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 5, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Spencer logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #219 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Spencer accounts for 7% of the 196 reports filed in McCook 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 September 4, 2012 near 2.13 SSE Spencer.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 1991, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (29% of reports); 21% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Spencer 0.4
- McCook County 4.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Spencer 6
- McCook County 52
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Spencer 0%
- McCook County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 SSE Spencer | Mccook | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NW Spencer | Mccook | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Mccook | 05:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.49 E Spencer | Mccook | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSE Spencer | Mccook | 19:30 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 5 36%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.49 E Spencer | Mccook | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NW Spencer | Mccook | 19:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSE Spencer | Mccook | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.13 SSE Spencer | Mccook | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 E Spencer | Mccook | 13:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Spencer | Mccook | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Spencer | Mccook | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 6, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 3 ENE Farmer | Hanson | 01:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Spencer | Mccook | 09:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 SE Spencer | Mccook | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Mccook | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Mccook | 05:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Spencer
- Emery 14 km · 13
- Salem 16 km · 32
- Alexandria 17 km · 13
- Fulton 19 km · 14
- Bridgewater 21 km · 13
- Canistota 28 km · 26
- Dolton 31 km · 16
- Vilas 31 km · 11
Questions about hail in Spencer
How often does it hail in Spencer, South Dakota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spencer since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #219 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Spencer?
Most reports come in July, June, September. July alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Spencer?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 4, 2012 near 2.13 SSE Spencer. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Spencer?
The most recent report in this data is from July 5, 2022 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Spencer 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 5, 2022.
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.