Hail in Lawrence County, South Dakota
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Lawrence County on 124 days since October 2020. That is more than 99% of US counties. It ranks 4 of 66 in South Dakota.
The largest radar estimate was 3.5 inches on August 19, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was August 23, 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 | 15 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 29 |
| 2026 | 20 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 19, 2024 | 3.5 in |
| June 12, 2022 | 3.15 in |
| June 23, 2023 | 3.15 in |
| August 18, 2026 | 2.85 in |
| August 18, 2024 | 2.8 in |
| July 3, 2026 | 2.65 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 57 hail reports since October 2020, and 19 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
- Meade County: 120 days
- Butte County: 115 days
- Fall River County: 111 days