Hail history for Tripp, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tripp since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Tripp
- Last hail
- May 24, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Aug 29, 2001
18 reports on 15 days since 1980 · #150 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Tripp
- 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 Tripp
The latest hail report in and around Tripp is from May 24, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on May 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Tripp logged 6 reports on 5 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 #150 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Tripp accounts for 9% of the 198 reports filed in Hutchinson County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on August 29, 2001 near Tripp.
The busiest year was 2026, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Tripp 0.3
- Hutchinson County 5.5
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Tripp 5
- Hutchinson County 58
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Tripp 6%
- Hutchinson County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | Tripp | Hutchinson | $100K | 21:00 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.79 ENE Tripp | Hutchinson | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Tripp | Hutchinson | — | 10:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hutchinson | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Tripp | Hutchinson | — | 16:26 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 8 44%
- 1–2 in 9 50%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.79 ENE Tripp | Hutchinson | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Tripp | Hutchinson | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Tripp | Hutchinson | 14:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 10, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Tripp | Hutchinson | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Tripp | Hutchinson | 21:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Tripp | Hutchinson | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Tripp | Hutchinson | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NE Tripp | Hutchinson | 05:07 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NE Tripp | Hutchinson | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NE Tripp | Hutchinson | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NW Tripp | Hutchinson | 10:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Tripp | Hutchinson | 20:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Tripp
Questions about hail in Tripp
How often does it hail in Tripp, South Dakota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Tripp since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #150 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Tripp?
Most reports come in June, August, May. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Tripp?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on August 29, 2001 near Tripp. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Tripp?
The most recent report in this data is from May 24, 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 Tripp had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 24, 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.