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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Alcester, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Alcester, SD from May 3, 1959 through September 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
44
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Alcester, SD · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Alcester, SD

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2026
3:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most hail was pea to nickel sized... but a few were quarter sized. Looked like a wall cloud was about 3 to 4 miles to the west.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Alcester, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2023
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture received through social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Alcester, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2023
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition to hail up to the size of quarters for a few minutes... some strong winds cut up the corn a bit... but 1.25 inch of rain was wonderful.
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 S Alcester, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2021
5:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: [DELAYED REPORT] - ESTIMATES HAIL WAS QUARTER SIZE... BUT NO DAMAGE TO REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Alcester, SD
1.50″ hail
Oct 11, 2020
10:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SW Alcester, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2017
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Alcester, SD
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2015
5:03 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 E Big Spgs, SD
1.75″ hail
Sep 19, 2014
8:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSW Hillside, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 16, 2014
7:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Big Spgs, SD
1.25″ hail
May 8, 2014
2:25 AM CST-6
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7.34 NW Alcester, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 1, 2011
5:10 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.45 SE Alcester, SD
1.75″ hail
Sep 22, 2010
11:00 AM CST-6
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSE Alcester, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2009
8:15 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was accompanied by very heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.15 NNW Big Spgs, SD
0.88″ hail
Jun 24, 2009
11:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail severely damaged alfalfa, bean, and corn crops over an area 2 miles wide and about 4 miles long.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 N Big Spgs, SD
0.88″ hail
Jun 26, 2008
4:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.01 E Alcester, 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 Alcester, SD

30 reports
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60 mph
Sep 2, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind measured by anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 Sse Alcester, SD
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reported multiple large tree branches down of 3 inches and greater. Also reported multiple power lines down. Suspected power lines were brought down by the trees. Timing aligns well with radar vel
NWS Wind Report Location: Alcester, SD
UNK mph
Sep 2, 2026
2:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM report of semi blown off I-29 at approximately 9:21 pm between mile marker 33 and 34. Timing of damage aligns well with radar wind surge.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 Sw Alcester, SD
58 mph
Jul 1, 2026
7:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported gust of 58 mph at 2:37 am CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Hudson, SD
60 mph
Jul 1, 2026
7:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported a gust of 60 mph at 2:36 am CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSW Hudson, SD
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2025
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and powerline damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alcester, SD
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
1:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed in Alcester.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alcester, SD
58 mph
Jun 21, 2020
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: .
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Alcester, SD
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2020
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES DISLODGED AND TOSSED INTO DRIVEWAY. REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alcester, SD
UNK mph
Jun 2, 2018
3:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MORTON BUILDING DESTROYED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Alcester, SD
60 mph
Jun 14, 2017
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Alcester, SD
64 mph
Aug 9, 2015
6:54 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds cause tree damage, including trees snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.33 WSW Alcester, SD
60 mph
Jul 6, 2015
12:20 AM CST-6
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including up to 6 inch diameter limbs blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.01 E Alcester, SD
60 mph
Sep 19, 2014
8:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage. The winds were accompanied by small hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.71 NE Nora, SD
64 mph
May 27, 2012
6:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several trees and numerous branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.67 WSW Big Spgs, 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 Alcester, SD

6 reports
F0 category
Jun 4, 2005
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado cause no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 S Alcester, SD
F0 category
May 28, 2004
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Alcester, SD
F0 category
May 28, 2004
7:53 PM CST
Tornado report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NW Alcester, SD
F0 category
Jul 2, 1999
7:08 AM CST
Tornado report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Nora, SD
F2 category
Jul 7, 1987
12:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jul 22, 1983
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Alcester, SD
Union County · 5,272 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 · City

Alcester, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population987
Households371
Housing units398
Income
Median household income$58,661
$100k+ households37.2%
$150k+ households3.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached310
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily34
Large multifamily22
Mobile homes26
Housing mix
Single-family share77.9%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share14.1%
Mobile-home share6.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied268
Renter-occupied103
Vacant units27
Home value & age
Median home value$114,400
Owner homes $300k+3.4%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share72.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars355
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 44 hail, 33 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Alcester, SD, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Alcester?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Alcester, SD is 2.75″. It was reported near Alcester, SD on August 25, 1980.

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

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

I am selling a home in Alcester — 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 Alcester address?

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