Hail history for Sturgis, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sturgis since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sturgis
- Last hail
- Jun 27, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 7, 1999
61 reports on 45 days since 1972 · #19 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Sturgis
- 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 Sturgis
The latest hail report in and around Sturgis is from June 27, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 7, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sturgis logged 39 reports on 26 hail days, about 1.9 reports a year. That is 4.3 times the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #19 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sturgis accounts for 7% of the 884 reports filed in Meade County.
8% 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 June 7, 1999 near Sturgis.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (20) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2022, with 9 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (38% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sturgis 1.9
- Meade County 29.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sturgis 26
- Meade County 214
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sturgis 8%
- Meade County 12%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 9 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 29, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 4, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 5 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 1999 | 2.75 inbaseball | Sturgis | Meade | — | 20:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2009 | 2.50 intennis ball | 4 SE Sturgis | Meade | $200K | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 1997 | 2.50 intennis ball | Sturgis | Meade | — | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 E Sturgis | Meade | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 NW Sturgis | Meade | — | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 28%
- 1–2 in 39 64%
- 2 in + 5 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SSW Sturgis | Meade | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Sturgis | Meade | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 E Sturgis | Meade | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 WNW Sturgis | Meade | 15:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 E Sturgis | Meade | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Sturgis | Meade | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SSW Sturgis | Meade | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5 E Sturgis | Meade | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 E Sturgis | Meade | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ENE Sturgis | Meade | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1 NW Sturgis | Meade | 17:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Sturgis | Meade | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sturgis
- Blucksberg Mountain 7 km · 18
- Boulder Canyon 8 km · 10
- Whitewood 12 km · 19
- Deadwood 18 km · 59
- Lead 22 km · 35
- Piedmont 23 km · 97
- St. Onge 23 km · 37
- Vale 24 km · 25
Questions about hail in Sturgis
How often does it hail in Sturgis, South Dakota?
61 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sturgis since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.9 reports a year. That ranks #19 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sturgis?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sturgis?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 7, 1999 near Sturgis. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sturgis?
The most recent report in this data is from June 27, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sturgis had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was June 27, 2024.
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.