Hail history for Stephan, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stephan since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stephan
- Last hail
- Jul 28, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 19, 2004
12 reports on 12 days since 1974 · #250 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Stephan
- 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 Stephan
The latest hail report in and around Stephan is from July 28, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 28, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stephan logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 33% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #250 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stephan accounts for 8% of the 146 reports filed in Hyde 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 May 19, 2004 near 1 NE Stephan.
Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stephan 0.3
- Hyde County 4.1
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stephan 6
- Hyde County 47
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stephan 0%
- Hyde County 7%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Stephan | Hyde | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Stephan | Hyde | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hyde | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.49 E Stephan | Hyde | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 W Stephan | Hyde | 12:25 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 3 25%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.49 E Stephan | Hyde | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 W Stephan | Hyde | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 NE Stephan | Hyde | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Stephan | Hyde | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.99 W Stephan | Hyde | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 NE Stephan | Hyde | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 E Stephan | Hyde | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 NE Stephan | Hyde | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Stephan | Hyde | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NW Stephan | Hyde | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Stephan | Hyde | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 1974 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hyde | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stephan
- Fort Thompson 22 km · 15
- Lower Brule 22 km · 11
- Highmore 30 km · 30
- Ree Heights 36 km · 18
- Harrold 38 km · 17
- Reliance 43 km · 11
- Miller 48 km · 35
- Kennebec 50 km · 22
Questions about hail in Stephan
How often does it hail in Stephan, South Dakota?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stephan since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #250 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stephan?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stephan?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 19, 2004 near 1 NE Stephan. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stephan?
The most recent report in this data is from July 28, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Stephan 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 28, 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.