Hail history for Wasta, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wasta since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wasta
- Last hail
- Jun 27, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 3, 2022
11 reports on 11 days since 2000 · #282 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Wasta
- 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 Wasta
The latest hail report in and around Wasta is from June 27, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 3, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wasta logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #282 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wasta accounts for 1% of the 1,654 reports filed in Pennington County.
9% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on July 3, 2022 near Wasta.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2010, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (36% of reports); 27% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wasta 0.5
- Pennington County 55.0
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wasta 9
- Pennington County 308
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wasta 9%
- Pennington County 11%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wasta | Pennington | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wasta | Pennington | — | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wasta | Pennington | $7K | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wasta | Pennington | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wasta | Pennington | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 36%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Wasta | Pennington | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | Wasta | Pennington | — | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | Wasta | Pennington | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wasta | Pennington | — | 18:51 local · NCEI |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Wasta | Pennington | — | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wasta | Pennington | — | 00:55 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wasta | Pennington | $7K | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wasta | Pennington | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Wasta | Pennington | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2002 | 0.88 innickel | Wasta | Pennington | — | 13:57 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Wasta | Pennington | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wasta
- Wall 18 km · 14
- New Underwood 32 km · 12
- Cottonwood 45 km · 10
- Box Elder 51 km · 95
- Interior 53 km · 34
- Green Valley 53 km · 30
- Rapid Valley 54 km · 18
Questions about hail in Wasta
How often does it hail in Wasta, South Dakota?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wasta since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #282 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wasta?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wasta?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 3, 2022 near Wasta. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wasta?
The most recent report in this data is from June 27, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wasta 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 June 27, 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.