Hail history for Whitewood, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Whitewood since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Whitewood
- Last hail
- Jun 12, 2022
- 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 12, 2022
19 reports on 16 days since 1983 · #137 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Whitewood
- 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 Whitewood
The latest hail report in and around Whitewood is from June 12, 2022, 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 12, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Whitewood logged 16 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 78% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #137 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Whitewood accounts for 3% of the 547 reports filed in Lawrence 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 12, 2022 near 3 NE Whitewood.
Reports were down 55% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2013, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in August (37% of reports); 37% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Whitewood 0.8
- Lawrence County 18.4
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Whitewood 13
- Lawrence County 173
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Whitewood 0%
- Lawrence County 6%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ENE Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.7 NE Whitewood | Lawrence | $25K | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 8, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7 N Deadwood | Lawrence | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 26%
- 1–2 in 14 74%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 NE Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 ENE Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2021 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3 NE Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.45 N Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 15:17 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.86 NE Whitewood | Lawrence | $5K | 19:47 local · NCEI |
| Sep 25, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.7 NE Whitewood | Lawrence | $25K | 19:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.45 E Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.2 NE Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Whitewood | Lawrence | — | 17:04 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Whitewood
- Boulder Canyon 8 km · 10
- Deadwood 11 km · 59
- St. Onge 11 km · 37
- Sturgis 12 km · 61
- Spearfish 15 km · 76
- Lead 16 km · 35
- Blucksberg Mountain 19 km · 18
- North Spearfish 22 km · 25
Questions about hail in Whitewood
How often does it hail in Whitewood, South Dakota?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Whitewood since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #137 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Whitewood?
Most reports come in August, June, May. August alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Whitewood?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 12, 2022 near 3 NE Whitewood. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Whitewood?
The most recent report in this data is from June 12, 2022 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Whitewood 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 12, 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.