Hail in Jones County, South Dakota
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Jones County on 54 days since October 2020. That is more than 86% of US counties. It ranks 22 of 66 in South Dakota.
The largest radar estimate was 5.25 inches on August 21, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was September 6, 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 | 9 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 21, 2024 | 5.25 in |
| July 29, 2024 | 3.9 in |
| July 25, 2026 | 3.3 in |
| August 24, 2026 | 3.15 in |
| June 12, 2022 | 3.05 in |
| July 3, 2021 | 2.95 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 23 hail reports since October 2020, and 9 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