Hail history for Utica, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Utica since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Utica
- Last hail
- May 24, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 9, 2009
21 reports on 15 days since 2001 · #110 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Utica
- 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 Utica
The latest hail report in and around Utica is from May 24, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 24, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Utica logged 8 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #110 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Utica accounts for 8% of the 258 reports filed in Yankton 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 July 9, 2009 near 1.22 SW Utica.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2004, with 6 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Utica 0.4
- Yankton County 5.8
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Utica 7
- Yankton County 57
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Utica 0%
- Yankton County 5%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 SW Utica | Yankton | $500K | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Utica | Yankton | — | 20:51 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Utica | Yankton | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.6 NNW Utica | Yankton | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.52 W Utica | Yankton | — | 14:49 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 52%
- 1–2 in 10 48%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.6 NNW Utica | Yankton | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.67 WSW Utica | Yankton | — | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.52 W Utica | Yankton | — | 14:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Utica | Yankton | — | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.22 SW Utica | Yankton | $500K | 06:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Utica | Yankton | — | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.01 W Utica | Yankton | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NE Utica | Yankton | — | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Utica | Yankton | — | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Utica | Yankton | — | 20:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 NW Yankton | Yankton | — | 20:49 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1 S Utica | Yankton | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Utica
- Lesterville 10 km · 29
- Yankton 13 km · 63
- Tabor 14 km · 24
- Mission Hill 19 km · 14
- Scotland 26 km · 19
- Gayville 28 km · 19
- Menno 29 km · 16
- Tyndall 30 km · 42
Questions about hail in Utica
How often does it hail in Utica, South Dakota?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Utica since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #110 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Utica?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Utica?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 9, 2009 near 1.22 SW Utica. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Utica?
The most recent report in this data is from May 24, 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 Utica had in the last five years?
3 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.