Hail history for Wessington, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wessington since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wessington
- Last hail
- Jun 3, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Apr 22, 2022
25 reports on 19 days since 1992 · #79 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Wessington
- 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 Wessington
The latest hail report in and around Wessington is from June 3, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on April 22, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wessington logged 18 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #79 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wessington accounts for 8% of the 297 reports filed in Beadle County.
4% 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 April 22, 2022 near 2.13 SSW Wessington.
Reports were up 57% in 2016–2025 (11) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2022, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wessington 0.9
- Beadle County 7.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wessington 12
- Beadle County 61
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wessington 4%
- Beadle 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 3 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.13 SSW Wessington | Beadle | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 SSW Wessington | Beadle | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 SSW Wessington | Beadle | — | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.76 S Wessington | Beadle | $3K | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.72 ESE Vayland | Hand | — | 19:21 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 52%
- 1–2 in 11 44%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 SSW Wessington | Beadle | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.72 ESE Vayland | Hand | — | 19:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Wessington | Beadle | — | 19:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.13 SSW Wessington | Beadle | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.13 SSW Wessington | Beadle | — | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.99 W Wessington | Beadle | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.76 S Wessington | Beadle | $3K | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Wessington | Beadle | — | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Wessington | Beadle | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Wessington | Beadle | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Wessington | Beadle | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.2 SE Wessington | Beadle | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wessington
Questions about hail in Wessington
How often does it hail in Wessington, South Dakota?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wessington since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #79 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wessington?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wessington?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on April 22, 2022 near 2.13 SSW Wessington. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wessington?
The most recent report in this data is from June 3, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wessington had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 3, 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.