Hail Swath Map Preview
The Rapid City, SD hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 22 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 3, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Rapid City, SD Hail Map
The July 3, 2026 hail swath map for Rapid City, SD covers approximately 2,530 square miles and includes an estimated 28,779 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 924 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 8,593 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 680 sq mi | 6,386 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 924 sq mi | 8,593 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 424 sq mi | 5,746 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 225 sq mi | 4,073 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 161 sq mi | 3,788 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 66 sq mi | 133 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 28 sq mi | 35 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 12 sq mi | 15 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 5 sq mi | 5 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 5 sq mi | 5 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Rapid City, SD Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 3, 2026 hail swath map area for Rapid City, SD, HailGeeks estimates 11,903 single-family homes, 932 townhomes, and 2,516 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 3,857 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,648 | 159 | 348 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,857 | 255 | 428 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,309 | 208 | 599 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,561 | 253 | 804 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1,370 | 55 | 333 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 103 | 2 | 3 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 11 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the July 3, 2026 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, 2026 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Rapid City, SD region. Pennington County, SD had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 3,977 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Rapid City, SD Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 16 cities near Rapid City, SD. North Spearfish, SD had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 894 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the July 3, 2026 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, 2026 Rapid City, SD hail map spans 37 ZIP codes. ZIP 57745 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 735.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 3, 2026 hail map for Rapid City, SD currently list 22 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 3, 2026 10:35 PM CT |
1.75 in | 4 WNW New Underwood | SD | Reported via social media. Time estimated based on radar. |
July 3, 2026 12:02 PM CT |
1.25 in | 3 WNW Dwtn Spearfish | SD | Fell along Hillsview Rd about 3 miles west of Main St. Photo and report submitted via social media. Time estimated based on radar. |
July 3, 2026 12:03 PM CT |
1.50 in | 2 WNW Dwtn Spearfish | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2026 12:05 PM CT |
1.25 in | Dwtn Spearfish | SD | Photo of multiple 1-1.25 inch hailstones submitted via Facebook. |
July 3, 2026 12:06 PM CT |
1.00 in | Dwtn Spearfish | SD | Reported on the northwest side of Spearfish |
July 3, 2026 12:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Dwtn Spearfish | SD | Picture showed several quarter-to-dime sized hailstones. Photo submitted via Facebook comment. |
July 3, 2026 12:10 PM CT |
1.25 in | 2 NW Dwtn Spearfish | SD | Fell along Upper Valley Rd. Vehicles reported dented. Time estimated based on radar. |
July 3, 2026 12:13 PM CT |
1.00 in | Dwtn Spearfish | SD | mPING report |
July 3, 2026 12:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Newell | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2026 5:17 PM CT |
1.00 in | 5 SE Deerfield | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2026 5:22 PM CT |
1.25 in | Deerfield | SD | Picture submitted via Facebook. |
July 3, 2026 5:40 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NW Hill City | SD | Report and photo submitted via social media. Time estimated based on radar. |
July 3, 2026 5:45 PM CT |
1.25 in | Hill City | SD | Photo submitted via Facebook. |
July 3, 2026 6:00 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 WSW Red Shirt | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2026 6:00 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 ENE Mount Rushmore | SD | delayed report |
July 3, 2026 6:31 PM CT |
1.00 in | 4 NNW Custer | SD | Most stones dime size. A few quarters mixed in. Video via social media. Time estimated based on radar. |
July 3, 2026 6:34 PM CT |
1.00 in | 3 WSW Custer | SD | Reported at the KOA along Mt Rushmore Rd. Photos via social media. Time estimated based on radar. |
July 3, 2026 6:35 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 WNW Custer | SD | Photo submitted via social media. Time estimated based on radar. |
July 3, 2026 6:36 PM CT |
1.25 in | Custer | SD | Time estimated based on radar. |
July 3, 2026 6:50 PM CT |
1.00 in | 10 E Custer | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2026 7:43 PM CT |
1.50 in | 14 NNW Edgemont | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
July 3, 2026 7:45 PM CT |
1.75 in | 14 NNW Edgemont | SD | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 3, 2026 7:32 PM CT | 60 mph | 7 ESE Folsom | 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, 2026 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, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 22, 2026 through Jul 2, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.50" to 3.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 3.25", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 2, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Rapid City, SD
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