Hail history for Summerset, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Summerset since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Summerset
- Last hail
- Jul 7, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 14 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 24, 2024
49 reports on 37 days since 1987 · #23 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Summerset
- 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 Summerset
The latest hail report in and around Summerset is from July 7, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on June 24, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Summerset logged 42 reports on 32 hail days, about 2.1 reports a year. That is 4.7 times the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #23 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Summerset accounts for 6% of the 884 reports filed in Meade County.
14% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 24, 2024 near 2.55 NW Black Hawk.
Reports were up 267% in 2016–2025 (33) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2020, with 8 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Summerset 2.1
- Meade County 29.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Summerset 32
- Meade County 214
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Summerset 14%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 5 | 3.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 17, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 10, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.55 NW Black Hawk | Meade | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.3 NNW Black Hawk | Meade | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 2.75 inbaseball | 5 NW Black Hawk | Meade | $100K | 13:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.3 NNW Black Hawk | Meade | — | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.55 NW Black Hawk | Meade | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 18%
- 1–2 in 33 67%
- 2 in + 7 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 SE Piedmont | Meade | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.23 SE Piedmont | Meade | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.87 SE Piedmont | Meade | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2.3 NNW Black Hawk | Meade | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.55 NW Black Hawk | Meade | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.3 NNW Black Hawk | Meade | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.55 NW Black Hawk | Meade | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Black Hawk | Meade | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 NW Black Hawk | Meade | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.55 NW Black Hawk | Meade | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.55 NW Black Hawk | Meade | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.07 N Black Hawk | Meade | 12:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Summerset
- Piedmont 4 km · 97
- Blackhawk 5 km · 50
- Johnson Siding 14 km · 125
- Rapid City 17 km · 448
- Colonial Pine Hills 20 km · 162
- Blucksberg Mountain 21 km · 18
- Rapid Valley 22 km · 18
- Box Elder 23 km · 95
Questions about hail in Summerset
How often does it hail in Summerset, South Dakota?
49 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Summerset since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.1 reports a year. That ranks #23 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Summerset?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Summerset?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 24, 2024 near 2.55 NW Black Hawk. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Summerset?
The most recent report in this data is from July 7, 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 Summerset had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 14 reports. The most recent was July 7, 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.