Hail history for Wounded Knee, South Dakota
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wounded Knee since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wounded Knee
- Last hail
- Jun 28, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 23, 2018
14 reports on 13 days since 2000 · #221 of 305 South Dakota places
Hail map · Wounded Knee
- 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 Wounded Knee
The latest hail report in and around Wounded Knee is from June 28, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 28, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wounded Knee logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median South Dakota town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #221 of 305 South Dakota cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wounded Knee accounts for 4% of the 354 reports filed in Oglala Lakota County.
7% 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 May 23, 2018 near Wounded Knee.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2018, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wounded Knee 0.5
- Oglala Lakota County 11.5
- Median South Dakota town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wounded Knee 8
- Oglala Lakota County 127
- Median South Dakota town on this site 7
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wounded Knee 7%
- Oglala Lakota County 11%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | Wounded Knee | Oglala Lakota | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Porcupine | Oglala Lakota | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wounded Knee | Oglala Lakota | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Porcupine | Oglala Lakota | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Wounded Knee | Oglala Lakota | 23:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 29%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.38 N Wounded Knee | Oglala Lakota | 23:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Wounded Knee | Oglala Lakota | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SSW Wounded Knee | Oglala Lakota | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2018 | 2.75 inbaseball | Wounded Knee | Oglala Lakota | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Porcupine | Oglala Lakota | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 26, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.54 S Porcupine | Oglala Lakota | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.53 S Porcupine | Oglala Lakota | 04:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 3.55 S Porcupine | Oglala Lakota | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 4 S Porcupine | Oglala Lakota | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 S Porcupine | Oglala Lakota | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wounded Knee | Oglala Lakota | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Porcupine | Oglala Lakota | 15:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wounded Knee
- Manderson-White Horse Creek 14 km · 18
- Porcupine 14 km · 12
- Pine Ridge 20 km · 37
- Batesland 22 km · 14
- Oglala 28 km · 39
- Kyle 35 km · 23
- Allen 39 km · 10
- Martin 52 km · 35
Questions about hail in Wounded Knee
How often does it hail in Wounded Knee, South Dakota?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wounded Knee since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #221 of 305 South Dakota places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wounded Knee?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wounded Knee?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 23, 2018 near Wounded Knee. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wounded Knee?
The most recent report in this data is from June 28, 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 Wounded Knee 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 28, 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.