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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near De Smet, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near De Smet, SD from August 26, 1958 through July 2, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
43
Wind Reports
31
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  De Smet, SD · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 2, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near De Smet, SD

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W De Smet, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM for Kingsbury county called to report 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Smet, SD
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2022
8:00 AM UTC
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE OBSERVED.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Smet, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2017
11:00 AM UTC
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Smet, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2015
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.04 SE Esmond, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 18, 2012
11:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.59 SSW Eiwin, SD
2.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2012
11:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail up to baseball size caused an unknown amount of damage to vehicles, windows, roofs, and crops over a long path.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NW De Smet, SD
1.25″ hail
Mar 21, 2011
10:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail produced sufficient accumulations to make part of Highway 14 and some other roads icy.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.09 ESE De Smet, SD
1.25″ hail
Mar 21, 2011
10:52 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.82 SE De Smet, SD
2.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2010
12:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Widespread large hail, with numerous stones to baseball size, fell along a narrow path several miles long which included the town of De Smet. The hail heavily damaged numerous vehicles, denting vehicle bodies and smashing or cracking windows, and also heavily damaged roofs on homes and other buildings. Damage to siding and to windows on buildings was limited because the hail was accompanied by light winds. The hail damaged lights at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant site. One large hailstone punched a hole in the roof of a metal building. Crop damage was suspected in the area, but the amount of crop damage was not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.01 W De Smet, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2009
2:00 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.59 SSW Eiwin, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2009
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N De Smet, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2009
3:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N De Smet, SD
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2009
7:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9.67 S De Smet, SD
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2009
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N De Smet, 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 De Smet, SD

30 reports
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66 mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K6E5 3 NNW De Smet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in De Smet.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:34 AM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kingsbury County reported multiple trees uprooted and branches down in both De Smet and Arlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:05 AM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from De Smet. Kingsbury County reported multiple trees uprooted and branches down in De Smet.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:35 AM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sheriff office reports extensive tree damage in De Smet city limits. No reports of structural damage at this time. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 SSW De Smet. Strong winds passed through beginning around 12:30 am CDT... blew the top off a grain bin... the top was secured with large bolts that are typical of grain bins.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Oct 17, 2023
3:28 AM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Tree fell on a power line... resulting in power outages across De Smet.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2021
2:50 PM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED DARK ROLL CLOUDS... SHORT LIVED STRONG WINDS. REPORTED TREES DOWN AND A SEMI ROLLED OVER OFF HWY 14... WEST OF TOWN. STILL INVESTIGATING IF THAT WAS WIND RELATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2021
10:04 AM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FEW BRANCHES DOWN IN TOWN... INCLUDING ONE 6 TO 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
6:32 AM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIPPED OVER TRAILER. SIDING RIPPED OFF TIN SHED. SOME TREE DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N De Smet, SD
60 mph
Jul 18, 2017
1:17 AM UTC
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STRONG WINDS AHEAD OF THE STORM STIRRED UP ENOUGH DUST TO REDUCE VISIBILITY TO LESS THAN 1/8 OF A MILE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW De Smet, SD
64 mph
Aug 9, 2015
4:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including up to 2.5 inch diameter branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .49 W De Smet, SD
60 mph
Jul 25, 2015
8:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 NNW De Smet, SD
64 mph
Jun 22, 2010
11:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several large branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.55 SW De Smet Muni Arpt, SD
60 mph
Jun 22, 2010
11:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including several branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.97 W De Smet Muni Arpt, 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 De Smet, SD

18 reports
EF0 category
Apr 21, 2007
7:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ESE Esmond, SD
F1 category
Jun 24, 2003
9:13 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed or heavily damaged several farm structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N De Smet, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:32 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N De Smet, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:28 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused no reported damage before crossing north into Clark County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N De Smet, SD
F1 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged structures and trees along the edge of Mud Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N De Smet, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:19 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW De Smet, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:17 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NW De Smet, SD
F1 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:05 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged farm buildings and crops.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW De Smet, SD
F2 category
Jun 24, 2003
6:58 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused heavy damage to farm buildings including homes.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Manchester, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
6:52 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Manchester, SD
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
8:46 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado in an open area resulted in no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: De Smet, SD
F0 category
May 11, 1985
5:51 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F1 category
Sep 24, 1977
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F1 category
Jul 19, 1976
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
May 30, 1970
10:15 PM CST
Tornado report for De Smet, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 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

De Smet, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population974
Households438
Housing units487
Income
Median household income$60,139
$100k+ households36.8%
$150k+ households11.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached405
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily53
Large multifamily8
Mobile homes16
Housing mix
Single-family share83.2%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share12.5%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied348
Renter-occupied90
Vacant units49
Home value & age
Median home value$155,900
Owner homes $300k+20.4%
Owner homes $500k+6.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1956
Older-home share73.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars429
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 43 hail, 31 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near De Smet, SD, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 2, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in De Smet?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near De Smet, SD is 2.75″. It was reported near De Smet, SD on June 18, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in De Smet — 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 De Smet address?

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