Hail in Hand County, South Dakota
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Hand County on 48 days since October 2020. That is more than 82% of US counties. It ranks 26 of 66 in South Dakota.
The largest radar estimate was 3.5 inches on July 5, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 14, 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 | 2 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 13 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| July 5, 2022 | 3.5 in |
| April 22, 2022 | 3.05 in |
| June 28, 2026 | 2.75 in |
| June 29, 2026 | 2.75 in |
| June 4, 2026 | 2.7 in |
| July 25, 2023 | 2.55 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 27 hail reports since October 2020, and 36 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