Hail Swath Map Preview
The Sioux Falls, SD hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 3.25". There are 17 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 17, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Sioux Falls, SD Hail Map
The May 17, 2026 hail swath map for Sioux Falls, SD covers approximately 4,458 square miles and includes an estimated 244,582 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 1,265 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 62,708 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 714 sq mi | 19,866 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,265 sq mi | 62,708 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 830 sq mi | 56,916 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 493 sq mi | 40,366 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 402 sq mi | 24,255 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 347 sq mi | 26,926 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 201 sq mi | 11,504 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 106 sq mi | 930 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 62 sq mi | 1,007 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 29 sq mi | 78 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 4 sq mi | 12 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 6 sq mi | 12 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 0 sq mi | 2 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Sioux Falls, SD Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 17, 2026 hail swath map area for Sioux Falls, SD, HailGeeks estimates 90,910 single-family homes, 8,291 townhomes, and 36,820 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 23,306 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,889 | 318 | 1,852 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 23,306 | 1,549 | 8,290 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 21,165 | 2,018 | 9,294 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 14,111 | 1,253 | 7,816 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 8,763 | 1,152 | 4,015 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 11,069 | 1,021 | 3,677 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 3,724 | 969 | 1,640 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 410 | 4 | 113 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 420 | 6 | 122 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 39 | 1 | 1 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.00-3.25" | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 3.25-3.50" | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 17, 2026 Sioux Falls, SD hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Sioux Falls, SD Hail Map
Hail from the May 17, 2026 storm was mapped across 27 counties in the Sioux Falls, SD region. Plymouth County, IA had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.25" with roughly 856 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Sioux Falls, SD Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 68 cities near Sioux Falls, SD. Luverne, MN had the strongest mapped signal at 2.00", with an estimated 1,437 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 17, 2026 Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls, SD Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 17, 2026 Sioux Falls, SD hail map spans 105 ZIP codes. ZIP 51001 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.25" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 325.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 17, 2026 hail map for Sioux Falls, SD currently list 17 public hail reports, 15 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2026 3:36 PM CT |
1.75 in | 6 ESE Menno | SD | Photo of roughly golf ball size hail. Time estimated via radar. |
May 17, 2026 3:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 E Menno | SD | Corrects time of previous hail report from 3 E Menno. Via mping. Time estimated via radar. |
May 17, 2026 3:44 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 E Menno | SD | Via mping. Time estimated via radar. |
May 17, 2026 3:44 PM CT |
1.00 in | 7 N Mayfield | SD | Via mping. Time estimated via radar. |
May 17, 2026 4:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 W Lennox | SD | Quarter size hail along with estimated 40-50 mph winds reported. |
May 17, 2026 4:32 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 W Sioux Falls | SD | Report from mPING. |
May 17, 2026 4:36 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NW Harrisburg | SD | Report from 85th and Western of quarter size hail. |
May 17, 2026 4:38 PM CT |
1.00 in | Tea | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 4:47 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 SSE Sioux Falls | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 5:02 PM CT |
1.00 in | Valley Springs | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 5:14 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 NE Lester | IA | Social media report with picture and coin for size comparison. Time estimated by radar. |
May 17, 2026 5:36 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 SW Magnolia | MN | Report from mPING. |
May 17, 2026 5:50 PM CT |
1.50 in | 1 N Adrian | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 5:54 PM CT |
1.75 in | Lismore | MN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 17, 2026 6:01 PM CT |
1.25 in | Wilmont | MN | mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.). Time estimated via radar. |
May 17, 2026 6:43 PM CT |
1.75 in | 3 SW Craig | IA | Photo via social media. Time estimated via radar. |
May 17, 2026 6:50 PM CT |
1.25 in | Craig | IA | Photo via social media. Time estimated by radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2026 3:37 PM CT | 6 E Menno | SD | Large garage door on outbuilding bowed in. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 17, 2026 3:42 PM CT | 8 S Freeman | SD | Damage to large road signs near intersection of Hwy 18/81. | |
May 17, 2026 4:09 PM CT | 3 E Parker | SD | Power poles snapped and irrigation pivots flipped near the intersection of 276th St and 456th Ave. Time estimated from radar. | |
May 17, 2026 4:15 PM CT | Chancellor | SD | 70 mph caused downed tree branches. | |
May 17, 2026 4:45 PM CT | 2 SE Sioux Falls | SD | Large tree limbs down. | |
May 17, 2026 3:38 PM CT | 81 mph | 7 ESE Menno | SD | Mesonet station MNMS2 Menno 7ESE (SD Mesonet). |
May 17, 2026 3:42 PM CT | 82 mph | 5 S Freeman | SD | Mesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman. |
May 17, 2026 3:47 PM CT | 60 mph | 9 W Hurley | SD | Spotter estimated 50-60 mph winds along with half dollar size hail. |
May 17, 2026 4:14 PM CT | 60 mph | 1 S Chancellor | SD | Via personal weather station. Exact time estimated via radar. |
May 17, 2026 4:17 PM CT | 70 mph | 2 ENE Chancellor | SD | Via personal weather station. Exact time estimated via radar. |
May 17, 2026 5:18 PM CT | 58 mph | 1 WSW Beaver Creek | MN | Mesonet station MN006 I-90 - Beaver Creek Mp 4. |
May 17, 2026 5:26 PM CT | 66 mph | 3 S Luverne | MN | AWOS station KLYV Luverne Airport. |
May 17, 2026 5:44 PM CT | 62 mph | 4 NE Adrian | MN | Via personal weather station. Exact time estimated via radar. |
May 17, 2026 6:01 PM CT | 60 mph | Florence | MN | Mesonet station MN160 U.s.14 - Florence - Mp 21.2. Time estimated via radar. |
May 17, 2026 8:29 PM CT | 62 mph | 6 N Cleghorn | IA | Via personal weather station. Exact time estimated via radar. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 17, 2026 4:06 PM CT | UNK | 2 W Davis | SD | Video via social media of brief gustnado. Location estimated. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 17, 2026 Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls, SD Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Sioux Falls, SD region as the May 17, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 16, 2025 through May 16, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.00". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.00", and the most recent map shown is from May 16, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Sioux Falls, SD
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