Hail Swath Map Preview
The Rapid City, SD hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 7 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 3, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Rapid City, SD Hail Map
The July 3, 2024 hail swath map for Rapid City, SD covers approximately 1,620 square miles and includes an estimated 5,986 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 395 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 1,586 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 264 sq mi | 1,585 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 395 sq mi | 1,586 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 326 sq mi | 867 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 258 sq mi | 639 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 159 sq mi | 460 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 122 sq mi | 384 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 60 sq mi | 275 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 30 sq mi | 178 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 4 sq mi | 8 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2 sq mi | 4 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Rapid City, SD Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 3, 2024 hail swath map area for Rapid City, SD, HailGeeks estimates 2,898 single-family homes, 112 townhomes, and 274 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 734 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 700 | 34 | 59 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 734 | 33 | 22 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 441 | 7 | 15 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 351 | 7 | 46 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 246 | 8 | 39 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 196 | 9 | 34 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 136 | 9 | 27 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 87 | 5 | 32 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 3, 2024 Rapid City, SD hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Rapid City, SD Hail Map
Hail from the July 3, 2024 storm was mapped across 14 counties in the Rapid City, SD region. Custer County, SD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 1,193 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Rapid City, SD Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 2 cities near Rapid City, SD. Hill City, SD had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 26 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 3, 2024 Rapid City, SD hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Rapid City, SD Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 3, 2024 Rapid City, SD hail map spans 18 ZIP codes. ZIP 57730 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 703.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 3, 2024 hail map for Rapid City, SD currently list 7 public hail reports, 2 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 3, 2024 4:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 SW Deerfield | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2024 4:37 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 SW Deerfield | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2024 5:11 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 SSW Hill City | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2024 5:12 PM CT |
1.25 in | 5 NNW Custer | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2024 5:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 W Hermosa | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2024 5:40 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 NNW Fairburn | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2024 5:40 PM CT |
1.50 in | 5 NNW Fairburn | SD | Reported damage from hail |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 3, 2024 5:37 PM CT | 65 mph | 5 NNW Fairburn | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2024 6:45 PM CT | 60 mph | 14 NNE Rockyford | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 3, 2024 Rapid City, SD storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Rapid City, SD Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Rapid City, SD region as the July 3, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 25, 2024 through Jul 2, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 4.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 4.00", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 2, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Rapid City, SD
Not sure whether the July 3, 2024 Rapid City, SD hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Rapid City, SD region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the July 3, 2024 Rapid City, SD event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Rapid City, SD region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the July 3, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Rapid City, SD region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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