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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bridgewater, SD from May 24, 1965 through September 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
22
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bridgewater, SD · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bridgewater, SD

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Emery, SD
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was jagged... with some as long as a quarter... but most of it was pea to nickel sized. Heavy rainfall so far has been 1.75 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Bridgewater, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 13, 2023
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report of Ping-Pong Ball sized hail. Time estimated via Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Bridgewater, SD
1.75″ hail
Apr 12, 2022
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL AND 50 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Emery, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2018
8:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY NICKEL SIZE BUT A FEW STONES UP TO QUARTERS. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Dolton, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 17, 2014
11:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.49 S Stanley Corner, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
5:52 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Bridgewater, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2010
4:26 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.29 WSW Bridgewater, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2009
12:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.24 WNW Bridgewater, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2009
7:35 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail was accompanied by wind gusts to 70 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.83 NW Bridgewater, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2009
5:05 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail caused an unknown amount of crop damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.04 NE Bridgewater, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2009
1:20 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Stanley Corner, SD
0.88″ hail
Jul 9, 2009
1:15 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail stripped leaves from trees, and caused an unknown amount of crop damage. The hail was accompanied by winds gusting up to 45 mph and brief heavy rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 S Stanley Corner, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 9, 2009
12:45 AM CST-6
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail caused an unknown amount of crop damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.29 NW Bridgewater, SD
2.00″ hail
Jun 24, 2009
9:33 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles and crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 S Stanley Corner, 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 Bridgewater, SD

22 reports
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51 mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
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
62 mph
Jun 17, 2026
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 322 SD RWIS STANLEY CORNER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Dolton, SD
67 mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 322 SD RWIS STANLEY CORNER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Dolton, SD
75 mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgewater, SD
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered tree damage throughout the city of Bridgewater.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgewater, SD
80 mph
May 12, 2022
9:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FARM EQUIPMENT BLOWN ACROSS THE ROAD AND DAMAGE TO FARMS/OUT-BUILDINGS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Dolton, SD
60 mph
Aug 9, 2015
5:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.86 N Bridgewater, SD
70 mph
May 30, 2011
7:08 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds, including a gustnado, caused damage to trrees and power lines, damaged grain bins and farm buildings, destroyed a pig barn, and damaged farm equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bridgewater, SD
60 mph
May 30, 2011
6:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A gustnado was observed by a trained spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Bridgewater, SD
70 mph
Jun 11, 2010
12:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Stanley Corner, SD
70 mph
Aug 2, 2009
7:35 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds were accompanied by one inch diameter hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.83 NW Bridgewater, SD
60 mph
Jun 24, 2009
9:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including numerous large branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6.83 NW Bridgewater, SD
60 mph
May 5, 2007
6:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including a few trees blown down. Small hail accompanied the winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bridgewater, SD
60 mph
May 23, 2006
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Bridgewater, SD
66 mph
May 23, 2006
5:48 PM CST
Wind report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Stanley Corner, 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 Bridgewater, SD

13 reports
UNK category
May 31, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado is kicking up dust from the ground now.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Bridgewater, SD
EF0 category
Jun 24, 2009
9:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .84 N Bridgewater, SD
F2 category
Sep 16, 2006
3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado affected 3 farmsteads, destroying numerous outbuildings, damaging farm equipment and a home, killing at least 5 cattle and injuring others. The tornado also damaged a hog confinement building and overturned a semi trailer on Interstate 90.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Bridgewater, SD
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
8:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Bridgewater, SD
F0 category
Jun 7, 1999
9:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Bridgewater, SD
F2 category
May 7, 1993
5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on several farms destroying two pole barns, a grain bin, and a barn roof.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Northwest Of, SD
F1 category
Jun 16, 1992
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F1 category
Jun 16, 1992
7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jun 28, 1984
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jun 23, 1981
8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jun 8, 1971
2:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F1 category
Jun 15, 1970
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F3 category
May 24, 1965
2:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Bridgewater, SD
McCook County · 2,142 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

Bridgewater, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population456
Households214
Housing units232
Income
Median household income$38,500
$100k+ households24.3%
$150k+ households1.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached189
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily39
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes2
Housing mix
Single-family share81.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share17.7%
Mobile-home share0.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied167
Renter-occupied47
Vacant units18
Home value & age
Median home value$86,900
Owner homes $300k+2.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share74.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars212
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 22 wind, and 13 tornado reports in and near Bridgewater, SD, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bridgewater?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bridgewater, SD is 2.50″. It was reported near Bridgewater, SD on August 24, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bridgewater — 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 Bridgewater address?

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