Hail history for Todd County, South Dakota
Every NOAA hail report filed in Todd County since 1956, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Todd County
- Last hail
- Jun 2, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 13
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 33 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jul 20, 2025
253 reports on 142 days since 1956 · #22 of 67 South Dakota counties
Hail map · Todd County
- 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 Todd County
The latest hail report in Todd County is from June 2, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 13 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.50 in on July 20, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Todd County logged 160 reports on 82 hail days, about 8.0 reports a year. That is 45% more than the median South Dakota county (5.5 a year) and ranks #22 of 67 South Dakota counties for all-time reports. Todd County holds 1% of all 17,223 hail reports in South Dakota.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 8% for the median South Dakota county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on July 20, 2025 near 0.5 W Rosebud.
Reports were down 22% in 2016–2025 (70) compared with 2006–2015 (90). The busiest year was 2025, with 18 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (32% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Todd County 8.0
- Median South Dakota county 5.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Todd County 82
- Median South Dakota county 54
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Todd County 10%
- Median South Dakota county 8%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 18 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 12 | |||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | |||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 3 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 7 | 4.50 in | — |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 7 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 27, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.5 W Rosebud | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 18, 2012 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 19.4 ESE St Francis | $100K | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2009 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | Rosebud | $200K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2005 | 4.25 ingrapefruit | 7 SW Lakeview | $20K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.5 W Parmelee | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 74 29%
- 1–2 in 154 61%
- 2 in + 25 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.5 W Mission | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.86 SSW Okreek | 19:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 22.12 S Okreek | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 E St Francis | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NE St Francis | 15:19 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.12 ESE St Francis | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.86 NE St Francis | 18:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 4.50 insoftball | 0.5 W Rosebud | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | Rosebud | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 5.45 NNW St Francis | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.5 W Parmelee | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Parmelee | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Todd County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Okreek | 23 | 3.25 in |
| Parmelee | 23 | 4.00 in |
| Two Strike | 21 | 4.50 in |
| Mission | 20 | 2.00 in |
| St. Francis | 17 | 2.75 in |
| Rosebud | 16 | 3.00 in |
| Sicangu Village | 12 | 4.25 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soldier Creek | 7 | 7 | Jul 24, 2013 |
| Spring Creek | 5 | 5 | May 24, 2008 |
| Antelope | 4 | 4 | Sep 2, 2019 |
| White Horse | 2 | 2 | May 17, 2019 |
Questions about hail in Todd County
How often does it hail in Todd County, South Dakota?
253 hail reports have been logged in Todd County since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 8.0 reports a year. That ranks #22 of 67 South Dakota counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Todd County?
Most reports come in June, July, May. June alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Todd County?
4.50 in (softball size) on July 20, 2025 near 0.5 W Rosebud. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Todd County?
The most recent report in this data is from June 2, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Todd County had in the last five years?
13 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 33 reports. The most recent was June 2, 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.