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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 57720

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 57720 from July 17, 1968 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
160
Wind Reports
269
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
3.60″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 57720 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 57720

160 reports
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2.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail punched numerous holes in residential siding. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Harding, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 Wsw Ladner, SD
1.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Along Highway 20. Reported via Spotter Network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 ESE Buffalo, SD
2.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2026
11:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Falling now along Highway 20. Reported via Spotter Network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Buffalo, SD
2.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2026
11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measured with a ruler along River Rd. Hail of various sizes fell from about 512 PM to 520 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SW Ladner, SD
2.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At least tennis ball size. Winds only 30-40 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Redig, SD
3.25″ hail
Jun 8, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This was measured after some melting took place.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Redig, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 7, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Redig, SD
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2025
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 E Redig, SD
1.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2025
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 ENE Redig, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 26, 2025
12:32 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Ladner, SD
3.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
12:13 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 N Buffalo, SD
3.60″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
12:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broken hailstone of 3.6 inch measured. Corrected for size... time... and more precise location.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Buffalo, SD
2.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Buffalo, SD
3.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
12:05 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NNW Buffalo, SD
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 57720

269 reports
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53 mph
Sep 14, 2026
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Buffalo, SD
51 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Redig, SD
54 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Redig, SD
55 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Redig, SD
53 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Ene Camp Crook, SD
61 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Redig, SD
61 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Redig, SD
51 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Ene Camp Crook, SD
61 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Redig, SD
52 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Ene Camp Crook, SD
61 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 W Reva, SD
50 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 Ene Camp Crook, SD
61 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 N Redig, SD
65 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Ladner, SD
56 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Redig, SD
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 57720

12 reports
UNK category
Jun 29, 2018
3:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EM CALLED WITH A REPORT OF TORNADO ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 WNW Buffalo, SD
UNK category
Jun 29, 2018
2:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CURRENTLY ON THE GROUND
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NNE Harding, SD
UNK category
Jun 29, 2018
2:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE TORNADO CURRENTLY ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 S Camp Crook, SD
EF1 category
Jul 18, 2011
2:36 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down west of the Slim Buttes in eastern Harding County and tracked eastward, dissapating prior to reaching SD Highway 79. Trees and a semi-trailer were blown over at a ranch west of the Slim Buttes. A rancher reported trees snapped along Jones Creek east of the Slim Buttes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.1 SW Reva, SD
EF0 category
Jun 12, 2011
5:34 PM MST-7
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado destroyed part of a barn, rolled large steel calf shelters, blew down steel stockade walls, and lifted a calf shelter over a nine foot fence.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.95 W Redig, SD
F0 category
Jul 7, 2005
3:00 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 SW Buffalo, SD
F0 category
Jul 7, 2005
2:10 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 E Camp Crook, SD
F1 category
Jun 20, 1999
9:49 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado moved across a ranch. 15 sheep were killed when they were picked up and thrown through a barbed wire fence into a pond. Cattle stockades were destroyed and a grain bin anchored in concrete was picked up and thrown several yards. Storm path and width were provided by a local pilot who flew over the area the following morning.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Ladner, SD
F0 category
Jul 24, 1992
9:30 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jul 24, 1992
9:30 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jul 24, 1992
9:30 PM MST
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F4 category
Jul 7, 1969
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 57720
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 57720 area census snapshot

People & households
Population561
Households280
Housing units415
Income
Median household income$78,333
$100k+ households42.5%
$150k+ households10.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached323
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily9
Large multifamily3
Mobile homes78
Housing mix
Single-family share77.8%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share2.9%
Mobile-home share18.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied226
Renter-occupied54
Vacant units135
Home value & age
Median home value$128,800
Owner homes $300k+14.6%
Owner homes $500k+8.4%
Owner homes $750k+4.4%
Median year built1958
Older-home share66.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars273
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 57720 have on record?

Our records show 160 hail, 269 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 57720, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 14, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 57720?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 57720 is 3.60″. It was reported near Buffalo, SD on June 21, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 57720 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 57720 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 57720 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 57720 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 57720 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 57720 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 57720 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 57720, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 57720, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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