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 2.50". There are 6 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 1 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 31, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Sioux Falls, SD Hail Map
The May 31, 2026 hail swath map for Sioux Falls, SD covers approximately 2,073 square miles and includes an estimated 140,843 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 671 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 73,514 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 435 sq mi | 25,937 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 671 sq mi | 73,514 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 392 sq mi | 35,436 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 256 sq mi | 3,211 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 176 sq mi | 1,466 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 96 sq mi | 723 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 31 sq mi | 367 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 8 sq mi | 72 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 6 sq mi | 80 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2 sq mi | 37 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Sioux Falls, SD Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 31, 2026 hail swath map area for Sioux Falls, SD, HailGeeks estimates 49,072 single-family homes, 6,474 townhomes, and 23,096 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 24,202 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 9,519 | 849 | 4,916 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 24,202 | 4,260 | 12,604 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 12,560 | 1,334 | 5,313 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,417 | 26 | 131 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 716 | 3 | 50 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 377 | 1 | 25 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 186 | 1 | 32 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 37 | 0 | 7 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 40 | 0 | 12 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 18 | 0 | 6 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the May 31, 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 31, 2026 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the Sioux Falls, SD region. Turner County, SD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 1,741 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Sioux Falls, SD Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 26 cities near Sioux Falls, SD. Humboldt, SD had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 20 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 31, 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 31, 2026 Sioux Falls, SD hail map spans 63 ZIP codes. ZIP 57070 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 386.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 31, 2026 hail map for Sioux Falls, SD currently list 6 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 1 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 31, 2026 5:07 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 W Vilas | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 31, 2026 5:30 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WSW Emery | SD | Very heavy rain along with penny to quarter sized hail. Rainfall is already over 3 inches. |
May 31, 2026 6:16 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 N Bridgewater | SD | Hail was jagged... with some as long as a quarter... but most of it was pea to nickel sized. Heavy rainfall so far has been 1.75 inch. |
May 31, 2026 6:51 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 N Canistota | SD | Most hail was pea to quarter sized... but a few were as big as golf balls. Farm fields further north are more damaged than his. |
May 31, 2026 6:58 PM CT |
1.50 in | 4 NE Canistota | SD | Ping pong ball sized hail damaged young crops in fields. |
May 31, 2026 8:28 PM CT |
1.00 in | 6 NNW Vermillion | SD | Report and photo via social media. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 31, 2026 6:07 PM CT | UNK | 1 NW Bridgewater | SD | Tornado is kicking up dust from the ground now. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 31, 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 31, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Apr 13, 2026 through May 24, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 3.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.25", and the most recent map shown is from May 24, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Sioux Falls, SD
Not sure whether the May 31, 2026 Sioux Falls, 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 Sioux Falls, SD region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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