Hail history for Webster, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Webster since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Webster
- Last hail
- Jun 2, 2024
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 2, 2024
22 reports on 17 days since 1996 · #105 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Webster
- 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 Webster
The latest hail report in and around Webster is from June 2, 2024, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 2, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Webster logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #105 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Webster accounts for 11% of the 208 reports filed in Day 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 June 2, 2024 near 0.69 N Webster Muni Arpt.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2001, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 55% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Webster 0.5
- Day County 5.5
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Webster 9
- Day County 65
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Webster 0%
- Day County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Webster Muni Arpt | Day | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.8 WNW Webster Muni Arpt | Day | 01:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.46 NNE Webster | Day | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Webster | Day | 02:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Webster | Day | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 14 64%
- 1–2 in 8 36%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Webster Muni Arpt | Day | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.8 WNW Webster Muni Arpt | Day | 01:09 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Webster | Day | 02:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Webster | Day | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Webster | Day | 15:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.46 NNE Webster | Day | 18:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Webster | Day | 00:51 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Webster | Day | 23:35 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W Webster | Day | 16:57 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 N Webster | Day | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| May 29, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Webster | Day | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Webster | Day | 14:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Webster
Questions about hail in Webster
How often does it hail in Webster, South Dakota?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Webster since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #105 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Webster?
Most reports come in June, August, May. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Webster?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 2, 2024 near 0.69 N Webster Muni Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Webster?
The most recent report in this data is from June 2, 2024 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Webster 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 June 2, 2024.
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.