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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bennett County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bennett County, SD from June 9, 1957 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
220
Wind Reports
162
Tornado Reports
34
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bennett County, SD · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Bennett County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2026
12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size near the southern edge of the storm core. Hail still falling as of 643 PM MDT. Reported via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Martin, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 25, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Martin, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 25, 2026
12:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A few of the largest stones reached ping pong ball size but most were smaller. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Martin, SD
2.50″ hail
Aug 25, 2026
12:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Nw Martin, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2026
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Martin, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2026
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail covered the ground. Leaves and small branches down. Time estimated based on report and radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Martin, SD
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported via Spotter Network along US-18. Time adjusted based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Nnw Tuthill, SD
2.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2026
8:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vetal, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
12:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 N Vetal, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2024
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 ENE Martin, SD
1.50″ hail
Jul 3, 2024
8:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Martin, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2024
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Swett, SD
2.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2024
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly golf ball size with a few baseball.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WSW Swett, SD
2.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple windows broken downtown. Power pole damage caused power outage in Martin.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Martin, SD
2.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2024
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Baseball to softball size hail caused significant damage to spotters vehicle.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Martin, 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 Bennett County

30 reports
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51 mph
Aug 27, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Martin, SD
64 mph
Aug 25, 2026
12:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Ne Martin, SD
54 mph
Aug 25, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Martin, SD
53 mph
Aug 18, 2026
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Martin, SD
73 mph
Aug 18, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Martin, SD
67 mph
Aug 18, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Martin, SD
50 mph
Aug 18, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Martin, SD
57 mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nne Harrington, SD
52 mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Martin, SD
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOT large salt shed collapsed
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Martin, SD
54 mph
Jul 26, 2026
12:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Martin, SD
55 mph
Jul 26, 2026
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Martin, SD
66 mph
Jul 4, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 WSW Swett, SD
83 mph
Jun 29, 2026
8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Harrington, SD
60 mph
Jun 29, 2026
8:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Harrington, 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 Bennett County

30 reports
UNK category
Jul 11, 2020
12:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LAND OWNER HAS DAMAGE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Swett, SD
UNK category
Jul 11, 2020
12:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS FROM STORM CHASERS AND THE PUBLIC
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Swett, SD
UNK category
Jul 17, 2019
7:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LACREEK ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY SAW A TORNADO TOUCHDOWN BRIEFLY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NNW Vetal, SD
UNK category
Jul 3, 2019
10:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO BEGAN AT 442 PM... WITH HEAVY RAINFALL... NOT SURE HOW LONG IT LASTED... BUT WAS RAIN-WRAPPED AT 445 PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Allen, SD
UNK category
Jul 3, 2019
10:37 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO LASTED LESS THAN 1 MINUTE. LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR AND SPOTTER REPORT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW Allen, SD
UNK category
Jul 3, 2019
10:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNDAO LASTED 20 TO 30 SECONDS AT 419 PM. LOCATION IS BEST ESTIMATE AVAILABLE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 W Allen, SD
UNK category
Jul 3, 2019
10:06 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 30 SECONDS TO 1 MINUTE AT 406 PM. LOCATION IS BEST ESTIMATE AVAILABLE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 WNW Swett, SD
UNK category
Jun 29, 2019
9:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO IN PROGRESS...LARGELY STATIONARY...BUT STARTING TO DRIFT SOUTHEAST
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NNW Swett, SD
UNK category
Jun 29, 2019
8:36 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO REPORTED IN PROGRESS SW OF ALLEN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Allen, SD
UNK category
Jun 13, 2017
3:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: VISIBLE FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE RAIN REDUCED VISIBILITY
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Swett, SD
EF1 category
May 28, 2013
5:13 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on the west side of Allen Road south of Allen and rolled a mobile home down a hill. It tore off the roof and collapsed several walls of a small stick built house on the east side of the road before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.06 SE Allen, SD
EF0 category
Jun 6, 2007
2:33 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that formed south of Kyle in Shannon County briefly crossed into Bennett County, dissipating before reaching BIA Highway 4 (Allen Road). Location and time were based on Doppler radar and spotter reports.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11.05 WNW Allen, SD
F0 category
Aug 6, 2004
4:50 AM MST
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Allen, SD
F2 category
Jul 3, 2003
6:58 PM MST
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Tuthill, SD
F0 category
Jul 25, 2001
5:40 PM MST
Tornado report for Bennett County, SD
Bennett County · 1,011 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Path length and width estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 E Tuthill, 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 · County

Bennett County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,354
Households1,024
Housing units1,232
Income
Median household income$44,569
$100k+ households25%
$150k+ households4.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,011
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily78
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes126
Housing mix
Single-family share82.1%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share6.4%
Mobile-home share10.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied591
Renter-occupied433
Vacant units208
Home value & age
Median home value$138,600
Owner homes $300k+13.9%
Owner homes $500k+7.1%
Owner homes $750k+4.2%
Median year built1972
Older-home share69.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars944
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 220 hail, 162 wind, and 34 tornado reports in Bennett County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bennett County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bennett County is 4.00″. It was reported near Swett, SD on July 11, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bennett County — 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 Bennett County address?

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