Hail history for Waverly, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waverly since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Waverly
- Last hail
- Sep 8, 2022
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 8, 2005
15 reports on 6 days since 1999 · #204 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Waverly
- 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 Waverly
The latest hail report in and around Waverly is from September 8, 2022, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on September 8, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Waverly logged 12 reports on 3 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 #204 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Waverly accounts for 7% of the 226 reports filed in Codington County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 8, 2005 near 7 NE Watertown.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2007, with 10 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (73% of reports); 13% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Waverly 0.6
- Codington County 7.0
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Waverly 3
- Codington County 54
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Waverly 0%
- Codington 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 NE Watertown | Codington | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 8, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.24 ESE Rauville | Codington | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Waverly | Codington | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.39 NE Rauville | Codington | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.59 SSW Waverly | Codington | 12:45 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 60%
- 1–2 in 6 40%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.24 ESE Rauville | Codington | 20:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Waverly | Codington | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.2 SW Waverly | Codington | 13:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 E Waverly | Codington | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 S Waverly | Codington | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 2.85 NW Waverly | Codington | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.2 NE Waverly | Codington | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.98 W Waverly | Codington | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.39 NE Rauville | Codington | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 2.85 NE Rauville | Codington | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.59 SSW Waverly | Codington | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Waverly | Codington | 12:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Waverly
- Kranzburg 13 km · 12
- Watertown 17 km · 78
- Goodwin 17 km · 11
- Florence 28 km · 11
- Castlewood 31 km · 22
- Clear Lake 35 km · 15
- Summit 35 km · 15
- Milbank 36 km · 39
Questions about hail in Waverly
How often does it hail in Waverly, South Dakota?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Waverly since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #204 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Waverly?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 73% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Waverly?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 8, 2005 near 7 NE Watertown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Waverly?
The most recent report in this data is from September 8, 2022 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Waverly had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was September 8, 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.