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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in South Dakota

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in South Dakota from April 19, 1955 through September 14, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
16,719
Wind Reports
14,017
Tornado Reports
1,930
Max Hail Size
8.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  South Dakota · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 14, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in South Dakota

30 reports
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0.70″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for South Dakota
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Wsw Wall Lake, SD
1.25″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
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Deuel County · 1,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail started at 7:05 PM and reached peak size at 7:10 PM_ stopped at 7:15 PM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Se Toronto, SD
1.50″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
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Brookings County · 8,766 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Nne White, SD
1.25″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
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Deuel County · 1,848 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Toronto, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 8, 2026
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for South Dakota
Bon Homme County · 2,468 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report: A trained spotter reported a few quarter sized hail stones in Tabor.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tabor, SD
1.25″ hail
Sep 7, 2026
11:53 PM UTC
Hail report for South Dakota
Charles Mix County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Lake Andes, SD
1.50″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
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Corson County · 1,121 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Klein Ranch, SD
1.50″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
8:06 AM UTC
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Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ethan, SD
1.50″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
8:00 AM UTC
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Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ethan, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 5, 2026
5:35 AM UTC
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Jerauld County · 859 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Wessington Springs, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
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Bon Homme County · 2,468 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly nickel sized hail accompanied the second of two evening storms at about 1030 pm. A few stones were as large as quarters. Rainfall total from both storms was 0.85 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tyndall, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
12:47 AM UTC
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Bon Homme County · 2,468 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Wind driven hail broke two windows out of business.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 Sw Springfield, SD
2.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
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Bon Homme County · 2,468 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Window broken out. Hail lessening at 745 pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 Wsw Springfield, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 1, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
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Charles Mix County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Nne Marty, SD
1.75″ hail
Sep 1, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
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Charles Mix County · 3,101 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition to golf ball sized hail_ winds were gusting at 40-50 mph_ and rainfall was heavy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Wsw Marty, 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 South Dakota

30 reports
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53 mph
Sep 14, 2026
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Harding County · 512 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Buffalo, SD
50 mph
Sep 14, 2026
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Tripp County · 2,175 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Hamill, SD
67 mph
Sep 12, 2026
2:08 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Clay County · 3,487 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 E Vermillion, SD
59 mph
Sep 12, 2026
1:56 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Beresford, SD
58 mph
Sep 12, 2026
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Se Davis, SD
51 mph
Sep 8, 2026
7:54 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 17 SD RWIS DELL RAPIDS. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Dell Rapids, SD
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2026
6:04 AM UTC
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Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down up to 10 inches in diamter. Roof off a building.
NWS Wind Report Location: Emery, SD
51 mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:44 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured a 51 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Dolton, SD
57 mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported a 57 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Mitchell, SD
55 mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:35 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station reported a 55 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 W Ethan, SD
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Hanson County · 1,184 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Older building damaged and a large tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Ethan, SD
55 mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:23 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported a 55 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Dimock, SD
51 mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:12 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported a 51 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Parkston, SD
56 mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported a 56 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Se Clayton, SD
50 mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:02 AM UTC
Wind report for South Dakota
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported a 50 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Sse Clayton, 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 South Dakota

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 24, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief elephant trunk tornado confirmed by two storm chasers. Has since fully dissipated. Time estimated based on reports and radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 Ene Sorum, SD
UNK category
Aug 11, 2026
3:17 AM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Meade County · 8,787 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado with full condensed ground contact ongoing observed from Highway 73 looking northwest. Debris being lofted around the base of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 Ssw Faith, SD
UNK category
Jul 2, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Clark County · 1,361 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: tornado on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Willow Lake, SD
UNK category
Jul 2, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Jerauld County · 859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado sighted by numerous chasers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 13 W Wessington Springs, SD
UNK category
Jul 2, 2026
8:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Jerauld County · 859 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Estimated end of TOR path based on chaser observation.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 17 WSW Wessington Sprin, SD
UNK category
Jul 2, 2026
8:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Buffalo County · 380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several photos on X of a tornado on the ground near Gann Valley. Location estimated via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Gann Valley, SD
UNK category
Jul 2, 2026
7:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Buffalo County · 380 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Gann Valley, SD
UNK category
Jun 29, 2026
1:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Day County · 2,939 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Marshall County EM relayed a report of a tornado near Pierpont. Time/location estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pierpont, SD
UNK category
Jun 29, 2026
1:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Day County · 2,939 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Picture and video of the tornado shared via Facebook.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Andover, SD
UNK category
Jun 29, 2026
1:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Day County · 2,939 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Update to the previous two tornado reports near Andover. Photo and video of the tornado indicated that the tornado near this location. NWS Storm Survey with the Day County EM was unable to identify damage consistent with a tornado... but believe it briefly occurred in an open field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Andover, SD
UNK category
Jun 29, 2026
1:01 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Day County · 2,939 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado observed and quickly became rain wrapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Andover, SD
UNK category
Jun 10, 2026
5:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Henry, SD
UNK category
Jun 4, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Tripp County · 2,175 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on the ground from at least 720 PM to 725 PM CDT per multiple reports and videos from storm chasers.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Hamill, SD
UNK category
Jun 4, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Tripp County · 2,175 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple storm chaser reports of a tornado. Photo and location submitted via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Ideal, SD
UNK category
Jun 4, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for South Dakota
Tripp County · 2,175 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 tornado estimated peak wind of 100mph... path length 10.33 miles... 436 yards wide... start time: 0700PM CDT... end time: 0724PM CDT. Tornado wasn't on the ground consitently... per storm chase reports. The tornado had several small subvorticies that were erratic and lasted several seconds at most. This trend continued as the storm moved east through Tripp county.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WNW Ideal, 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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Pennington County, SD 2,428
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Meade County, SD 1,656
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Custer County, SD 992
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Brown County, SD 944
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Minnehaha County, SD 907
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Harding County, SD 868
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Perkins County, SD 768
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Fall River County, SD 758
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Jackson County, SD 748
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Butte County, SD 742
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Oglala Lakota County, SD 715
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Lawrence County, SD 667
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Tripp County, SD 624
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Beadle County, SD 609
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Todd County, SD 608
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Haakon County, SD 599
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · State

South Dakota area census snapshot

People & households
Population899,194
Households358,552
Housing units402,364
Income
Median household income$72,421
$100k+ households40.9%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached270,130
Attached single-family17,465
Small multifamily36,867
Large multifamily46,976
Mobile homes30,425
Housing mix
Single-family share67.1%
Attached-home share4.3%
Multifamily share20.8%
Mobile-home share7.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied246,105
Renter-occupied112,447
Vacant units43,812
Home value & age
Median home value$236,800
Owner homes $300k+34.0%
Owner homes $500k+11.4%
Owner homes $750k+3.8%
Median year built1979
Older-home share50.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars340,228
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This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in South Dakota

57702 722
Rapid City, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57567 449
Philip, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57720 441
Buffalo, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57626 404
Faith, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57580 399
Okreek, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57730 385
Custer, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57501 366
Pierre, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57401 343
Aberdeen, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57744 343
Hermosa, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57747 342
Angostura, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57717 338
Belle Fourche, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57552 327
Midland, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57760 316
Newell, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57532 314
Fort Pierre, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57785 304
Sturgis, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57735 299
Edgemont, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57350 294
Huron, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57551 289
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16,719 hail, 14,017 wind, and 1,930 tornado reports in South Dakota, 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 South Dakota?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in South Dakota is 8.00″. It was reported near N Vivian, SD on July 23, 2010.

A storm report showed up near my home in South Dakota — 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 South Dakota and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in South Dakota — 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 South Dakota address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in South Dakota — 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 South Dakota address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in South Dakota — 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 across South Dakota, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in South Dakota, 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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