Hail in Davison County, South Dakota
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Davison County on 34 days since October 2020. That is more than 66% of US counties. It ranks 49 of 66 in South Dakota.
The largest radar estimate was 2.15 inches on July 23, 2023. The most recent 1-inch day was September 4, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 5 |
| 2025 | 9 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 23, 2023 | 2.15 in |
| July 30, 2024 | 1.95 in |
| September 4, 2026 | 1.95 in |
| July 25, 2023 | 1.95 in |
| August 30, 2021 | 1.9 in |
| August 22, 2021 | 1.8 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 14 hail reports since October 2020, and 17 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in South Dakota
- Pennington County: 168 days
- Custer County: 160 days
- Oglala Lakota County: 130 days
- Lawrence County: 124 days
- Meade County: 120 days
- Butte County: 115 days