Hail history for Wolsey, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wolsey since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wolsey
- Last hail
- Jun 2, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 13, 2012
25 reports on 23 days since 1967 · #80 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Wolsey
- 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 Wolsey
The latest hail report in and around Wolsey is from June 2, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 3, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wolsey logged 15 reports on 14 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #80 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wolsey accounts for 8% of the 297 reports filed in Beadle County.
12% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 13, 2012 near 0.69 N Wolsey.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2022, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (36% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wolsey 0.8
- Beadle County 7.3
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wolsey 14
- Beadle County 61
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wolsey 12%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Wolsey | Beadle | $20K | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1992 | 2.25 inhen egg | — | Beadle | — | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.81 S Wolsey | Beadle | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Wolsey | Beadle | — | 03:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.47 E Wolsey | Beadle | — | 19:03 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 40%
- 1–2 in 12 48%
- 2 in + 3 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Wolsey | Beadle | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.97 W Wolsey | Beadle | — | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.4 NNW Wolsey | Beadle | — | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 1.97 W Wolsey | Beadle | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 NW Wolsey | Beadle | — | 21:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.97 W Wolsey | Beadle | — | 06:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Wolsey | Beadle | — | 03:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.81 S Wolsey | Beadle | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.47 E Wolsey | Beadle | — | 19:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.07 N Wolsey | Beadle | — | 13:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2012 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.69 N Wolsey | Beadle | $20K | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 N Wolsey | Beadle | — | 01:23 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wolsey
- Virgil 14 km · 13
- Wessington 18 km · 25
- Huron 22 km · 71
- Hitchcock 25 km · 11
- Alpena 27 km · 16
- Riverside Colony 28 km · 10
- Tulare 37 km · 12
- Wessington Springs 38 km · 26
Questions about hail in Wolsey
How often does it hail in Wolsey, South Dakota?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wolsey since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #80 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wolsey?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wolsey?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 13, 2012 near 0.69 N Wolsey. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wolsey?
The most recent report in this data is from June 2, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wolsey had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.