Hail history for Wagner, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wagner since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wagner
- Last hail
- Sep 1, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 6.13 in
- softball · Aug 21, 2007
35 reports on 26 days since 1961 · #40 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Wagner
- 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 Wagner
The latest hail report in and around Wagner is from September 1, 2026, 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 24, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wagner logged 13 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #40 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wagner accounts for 12% of the 297 reports filed in Charles Mix County.
26% 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 6.13 in (softball) on August 21, 2007 near Wagner.
Reports were up 17% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2020, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wagner 0.7
- Charles Mix County 8.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wagner 7
- Charles Mix County 77
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wagner 26%
- Charles Mix County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | View |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2007 | 6.13 insoftball | Wagner | Charles Mix | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 1967 | 3.50 inteacup | — | Charles Mix | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 1987 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Charles Mix | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.45 SW Wagner Arpt | Charles Mix | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.02 W Wagner | Charles Mix | 20:50 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 12 34%
- 1–2 in 14 40%
- 2 in + 9 26%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NW Wagner | Charles Mix | — | 22:44 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 N Wagner | Charles Mix | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.01 W Wagner | Charles Mix | $5K | 22:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.45 SW Wagner Arpt | Charles Mix | — | 20:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wagner | Charles Mix | — | 20:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wagner | Charles Mix | — | 20:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.02 W Wagner | Charles Mix | — | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.01 E Wagner | Charles Mix | — | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wagner | Charles Mix | — | 10:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Wagner | Charles Mix | — | 00:10 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Wagner | Charles Mix | — | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2007 | 6.13 insoftball | Wagner | Charles Mix | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wagner
Questions about hail in Wagner
How often does it hail in Wagner, South Dakota?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wagner since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wagner?
Most reports come in June, August, May. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wagner?
6.13 in (softball size) on August 21, 2007 near Wagner. 26% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wagner?
The most recent report in this data is from September 1, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wagner had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was September 1, 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.