Hail history for Volga, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Volga since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Volga
- Last hail
- Jun 20, 2022
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 18, 2012
19 reports on 15 days since 1968 · #136 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Volga
- 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 Volga
The latest hail report in and around Volga is from June 20, 2022, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 20, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Volga logged 11 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 22% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #136 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Volga accounts for 12% of the 165 reports filed in Brookings County.
16% 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 18, 2012 near 2.07 N Volga.
Reports were down 17% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2022, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (47% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Volga 0.6
- Brookings County 4.0
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Volga 7
- Brookings County 48
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Volga 16%
- Brookings County 6%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2022 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.07 N Volga | Brookings | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1991 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Brookings | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.49 W Volga | Brookings | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Volga | Brookings | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Volga | Brookings | $50K | 16:20 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 6 32%
- 1–2 in 10 53%
- 2 in + 3 16%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.85 NW Volga | Brookings | — | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.13 SSW Volga | Brookings | — | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.05 WNW Volga | Brookings | — | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | Volga | Brookings | — | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 NW Volga | Brookings | — | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Volga | Brookings | — | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Volga | Brookings | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 2.07 N Volga | Brookings | — | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Volga | Brookings | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.49 W Volga | Brookings | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.49 S Volga | Brookings | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Volga | Brookings | $50K | 16:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Volga
Questions about hail in Volga
How often does it hail in Volga, South Dakota?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Volga since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #136 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Volga?
Most reports come in June, September, April. June alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Volga?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 18, 2012 near 2.07 N Volga. 16% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Volga?
The most recent report in this data is from June 20, 2022 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Volga 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 June 20, 2022.
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.