Hail history for Wakonda, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wakonda since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wakonda
- Last hail
- May 31, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jun 13, 1981
24 reports on 20 days since 1976 · #86 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Wakonda
- 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 Wakonda
The latest hail report in and around Wakonda is from May 31, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wakonda logged 12 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #86 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wakonda accounts for 13% of the 178 reports filed in Clay County.
8% 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 4.50 in (softball) on June 13, 1981.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2005, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 63% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wakonda 0.6
- Clay County 4.2
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wakonda 10
- Clay County 45
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wakonda 8%
- Clay 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 30, 2022 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 1981 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Clay | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1988 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Clay | 00:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wakonda | Clay | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Wakonda | Clay | 02:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.62 ENE Wakonda | Clay | 15:09 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 5 21%
- 1–2 in 17 71%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Wakonda | Clay | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Wakonda | Clay | 02:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.62 ENE Wakonda | Clay | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 4.15 S Wakonda | Clay | 17:12 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.71 NE Wakonda | Clay | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.86 SW Wakonda | Clay | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Wakonda | Clay | 16:44 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Wakonda | Clay | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Wakonda | Clay | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Wakonda | Clay | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 SW Wakonda | Clay | 12:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Wakonda | Clay | 18:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wakonda
- Irene 9 km · 11
- Gayville 14 km · 19
- Mission Hill 17 km · 14
- Centerville 17 km · 12
- Viborg 18 km · 15
- Meckling 19 km · 20
- Yankton 27 km · 63
- Beresford 28 km · 15
Questions about hail in Wakonda
How often does it hail in Wakonda, South Dakota?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wakonda since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #86 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wakonda?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wakonda?
4.50 in (softball size) on June 13, 1981. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wakonda?
The most recent report in this data is from May 31, 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 Wakonda had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was May 31, 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.