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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Butte County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Butte County, SD from September 20, 1955 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
297
Wind Reports
425
Tornado Reports
20
Max Hail Size
6.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Butte County, SD · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Butte County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail confirmed via social media photo. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 Ne Newell, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Newell, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 12, 2025
1:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newell, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2025
1:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Very gusty winds from all directions... but less than 60 mph. Very heavy rainfall.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Belle Fourche, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 5, 2025
7:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Belle Fourche, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
2:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 16 N Belle Fourche, SD
2.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2025
10:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Vale, SD
1.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2025
9:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Nisland, SD
1.25″ hail
Jun 28, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Winds to at least 60 mph. Windows broken in the house and camper.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNE Fruitdale, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 28, 2025
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Winds also to 60 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Belle Fourche, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2025
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 N Belle Fourche, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
2:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Vale, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2025
2:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Vale, SD
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2024
11:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Vale, SD
1.00″ hail
May 29, 2024
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Newell, 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 Butte County

30 reports
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51 mph
Sep 7, 2026
8:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wsw Hoover, SD
51 mph
Sep 7, 2026
8:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wsw Hoover, SD
51 mph
Sep 7, 2026
7:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wsw Hoover, SD
50 mph
Sep 7, 2026
7:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wsw Hoover, SD
58 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 Ne Newell, SD
57 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 Ne Newell, SD
51 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wsw Hoover, SD
60 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 27 Wnw Castle Rock, SD
52 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 Wsw Castle Rock, SD
63 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 Ne Newell, SD
59 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 Ne Newell, SD
63 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured along Erk Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse Hoover, SD
56 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 Wsw Castle Rock, SD
55 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Wsw Hoover, SD
63 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 Ne Newell, 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 Butte County

20 reports
UNK category
May 6, 2024
7:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Second touchdown of the tornado west of Mud Butte.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 14 SE Hoover, SD
UNK category
May 6, 2024
6:49 PM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado on the ground for about 5 minutes. Started south of Highway 212 and appeared to cross Highway 212. Tornado lifted on the north side of Highway 212.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 18 SE Hoover, SD
UNK category
Jul 23, 2020
8:57 PM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: RECEIVED VIDEO OF A LANDSPOUT TORNADO ALONG HIGHWAY 85 NEAR TWO TOP BUTTE
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Castle Rock, SD
UNK category
Jun 29, 2018
10:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CURRENTLY ON THE GROUND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNW Belle Fourche Res, SD
UNK category
Jun 29, 2018
10:09 PM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORT RELAYED BY SUNDANCE WY EM. TORNADO OCCURED ON HWY 212 NEAR STATE LINE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 NW Downtown Belle Fou, SD
UNK category
Jul 20, 2017
1:22 AM UTC
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN THAT LASTED ABOUT 1 MINUTE BASED ON STORM CHASER PHOTO AND RADAR DATA. ESTIMATED EF-0 WITH HALF MILE PATH LENGTH AND 20 YARD PATH WIDTH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Newell, SD
EF0 category
Jul 1, 2011
11:55 AM MST-7
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado did not cause any damage. Size and location were based on pictures and reports.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.6 SE Nisland, SD
F0 category
May 15, 1999
3:50 PM MST
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Stayed in open country...moved from Lawrence County into Butte County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Belle Fourche, SD
F0 category
Aug 13, 1993
8:55 PM MST
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm destroyed crops, especially east of Vale. A likely tornado skimmed the trees near a residence and tore tin from buildings. Southeast of Newell, large driving hail shattered the windows on the trailer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Newell, SD
F0 category
Aug 13, 1993
7:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado uprooted some trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Belle, SD
F0 category
Jun 13, 1992
3:52 PM MST
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F1 category
Sep 24, 1986
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jul 2, 1980
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
UNK category
Jul 26, 1977
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jun 25, 1975
8:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Butte County, SD
Butte County · 2,871 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 · County

Butte County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,538
Households4,230
Housing units4,737
Income
Median household income$67,692
$100k+ households39.4%
$150k+ households15.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,871
Attached single-family194
Small multifamily237
Large multifamily212
Mobile homes1,206
Housing mix
Single-family share60.6%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share9.5%
Mobile-home share25.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,405
Renter-occupied825
Vacant units507
Home value & age
Median home value$207,700
Owner homes $300k+29.5%
Owner homes $500k+11.6%
Owner homes $750k+7.3%
Median year built1981
Older-home share48.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,040
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 297 hail, 425 wind, and 20 tornado reports in Butte County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Butte County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Butte County is 6.00″. It was reported near Nisland, SD on June 19, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Butte 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 Butte County address?

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