Hail history for Wood, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wood since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wood
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jul 21, 2000
17 reports on 16 days since 1992 · #165 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Wood
- 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 Wood
The latest hail report in and around Wood is from July 27, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 27, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wood logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #165 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wood accounts for 10% of the 164 reports filed in Mellette County.
6% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on July 21, 2000 near Wood.
Reports were down 40% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (47% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wood 0.4
- Mellette County 4.5
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wood 8
- Mellette County 55
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wood 6%
- Mellette 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Wood | Mellette | $5K | 11:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Wood | Mellette | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Mellette | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wood | Mellette | — | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Wood | Mellette | — | 20:00 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 5 29%
- 1–2 in 11 65%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SW Wood | Mellette | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Wood | Mellette | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Wood | Mellette | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Wood | Mellette | 09:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Wood | Mellette | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Wood | Mellette | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Wood | Mellette | 20:15 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Wood | Mellette | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Wood | Mellette | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Wood | Mellette | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Wood | Mellette | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Wood | Mellette | 09:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wood
- Okreek 18 km · 23
- White River 23 km · 29
- Mission 26 km · 20
- Rosebud 40 km · 16
- Ideal 45 km · 15
- Two Strike 47 km · 21
- Murdo 48 km · 18
- Draper 48 km · 11
Questions about hail in Wood
How often does it hail in Wood, South Dakota?
17 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wood since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #165 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wood?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wood?
2.75 in (baseball size) on July 21, 2000 near Wood. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wood?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wood had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 27, 2023.
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.