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View the free hail map with reports for Rapid City, SD from July 20, 2024. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Moderate
Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Jul 20, 2024
Event Date
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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 2.00". There are 0 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 20, 2024 event.

Region: Rapid City, SD
July 20, 2024 Hail swath map preview for Rapid City, SD on July 20, 2024
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Max Hail
2.00"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
0
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Rapid City, SD Hail Map

The July 20, 2024 hail swath map for Rapid City, SD covers approximately 254 square miles and includes an estimated 655 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 100 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 228 people.

Mapped Impact Area
254 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
655
Highest population band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"100 sq mi199
0.50-0.75"95 sq mi228
0.75-1.00"29 sq mi100
1.00-1.25"12 sq mi43
1.25-1.50"11 sq mi47
1.50-1.75"5 sq mi21
1.75-2.00"2 sq mi10
2.00-2.25"2 sq mi7

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Rapid City, SD Hail Swath Map

Inside the July 20, 2024 hail swath map area for Rapid City, SD, HailGeeks estimates 397 single-family homes, 3 townhomes, and 7 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 139 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
397
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Townhomes
3
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Multifamily Properties
7
Largest band: 0.50-0.75"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"13012
0.50-0.75"13924
0.75-1.00"5601
1.00-1.25"2400
1.25-1.50"2700
1.50-1.75"1200
1.75-2.00"500
2.00-2.25"400

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Affected Counties

Counties Inside the Rapid City, SD Hail Map

Hail from the July 20, 2024 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the Rapid City, SD region. Fall River County, SD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.00" with roughly 165 single-family homes inside the swath.

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Rapid City, SD Hail Map

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Rapid City, SD Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the July 20, 2024 Rapid City, SD hail map spans 12 ZIP codes. ZIP 57735 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 137.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the July 20, 2024 hail map for Rapid City, SD currently list 0 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
No public hail reports are available for this event.
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Related Hail Maps

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 20, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 12, 2024 through Jul 19, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.50", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 19, 2024.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Rapid City, SD

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the July 20, 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the July 20, 2024 Rapid City, SD hail event.

How big was the hail in Rapid City, SD on July 20, 2024?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 2.00" in the Rapid City, SD area on July 20, 2024.
How accurate is this Rapid City, SD hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the July 20, 2024 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Rapid City, SD event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Rapid City, SD hail area?
An estimated 655 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 254 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the July 20, 2024 Rapid City, SD event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 0 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Rapid City, SD hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 29, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Rapid City, SD area — what should I do?
If your address falls inside a mapped hail band from the July 20, 2024 storm event, check a free Hail Report by Address for an address-level first look. You can also ask a qualified local pro whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense.
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