Hail history for Warner, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Warner since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Warner
- Last hail
- Aug 10, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Aug 15, 1987
18 reports on 18 days since 1987 · #151 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Warner
- 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 Warner
The latest hail report in and around Warner is from August 10, 2023, 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 August 10, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Warner logged 8 reports on 8 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 #151 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Warner accounts for 4% of the 445 reports filed in Brown 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 4.50 in (softball) on August 15, 1987.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 1992, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in August (33% of reports); 39% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Warner 0.4
- Brown County 11.4
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Warner 8
- Brown County 84
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Warner 6%
- Brown County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 1987 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Brown | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ESE Warner | Brown | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 NE Warner | Brown | 03:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Warner | Brown | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1991 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Brown | 14:43 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 33%
- 1–2 in 11 61%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ESE Warner | Brown | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 5, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Warner | Brown | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.84 NE Warner | Brown | 03:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 22, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.84 NE Warner | Brown | 17:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Warner | Brown | 16:43 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2010 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Warner | Brown | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.84 SW Warner | Brown | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Warner | Brown | 12:52 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | 6 W Marvin | Grant | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Warner | Brown | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Warner | Brown | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Warner | Brown | 18:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Warner
Questions about hail in Warner
How often does it hail in Warner, South Dakota?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Warner since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #151 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Warner?
Most reports come in August, June, July. August alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Warner?
4.50 in (softball size) on August 15, 1987. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Warner?
The most recent report in this data is from August 10, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Warner 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 August 10, 2023.
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.