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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Freeman, SD from July 3, 1957 through June 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
33
Wind Reports
33
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Freeman, SD · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Freeman, SD

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
May 26, 2026
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Received a photo of 2 inch hail in Freeman via social media. Timing was estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freeman, SD
1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Freeman, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 3, 2025
5:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freeman, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2024
5:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Freeman, SD
1.50″ hail
May 29, 2022
8:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY NICKEL SIZED BUT A FEW PING PONG SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freeman, SD
1.50″ hail
May 11, 2022
8:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freeman, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 1, 2021
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 6 S BRIDGEWATER. MOSTLY PEA SIZED HAIL... BUT A FEW QUARTER SIZED STONES... AND HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Bridgewater, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 31, 2021
12:56 AM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MOSTLY PEA SIZED HAIL... BUT A FEW QUARTER SIZED STONES... AND HEAVY RAIN.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Bridgewater, SD
1.75″ hail
Aug 30, 2021
10:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LIGHT RAIN AND MOSTLY SMALL HAIL... BUT A FEW STONES AS BIG AS GOLF BALLS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Freeman, SD
1.25″ hail
Jul 9, 2021
4:29 AM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HEAVY RAIN AND HAIL UP TO SIZE OF HALF DOLLARS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Freeman, SD
1.50″ hail
Jul 9, 2021
4:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF PING PONG SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freeman, SD
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2018
10:01 PM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Freeman, SD
1.75″ hail
Sep 9, 2016
10:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Freeman, SD
0.88″ hail
Oct 11, 2011
9:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Freeman, SD
2.00″ hail
Aug 28, 2011
6:31 AM CST-6
Hail report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail caused an unknown amount of damage to corp crops.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Freeman, 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 Freeman, SD

30 reports
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61 mph
Jun 17, 2026
9:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Freeman, SD
82 mph
May 17, 2026
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Freeman, SD
UNK mph
May 17, 2026
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to large road signs near intersection of Hwy 18/81.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 S Freeman, SD
75 mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Freeman, SD
70 mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Dolton, SD
62 mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Freeman, SD
61 mph
Jul 16, 2025
12:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman. Initial severe gust at 742 pm with a peak gust of 61 mph at 744 pm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Freeman, SD
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2025
12:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking the road near 3rd and Cherry. Via social media.
NWS Wind Report Location: Freeman, SD
71 mph
Jul 7, 2025
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Freeman, SD
59 mph
May 15, 2025
6:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Freeman, SD
63 mph
Jul 12, 2023
8:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Freeman, SD
59 mph
Jul 5, 2022
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION: KSDBRIDG6.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Dolton, SD
62 mph
May 30, 2022
6:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION 163 SD RWIS FREEMAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Freeman, SD
84 mph
May 12, 2022
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION 163 SD RWIS FREEMAN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Freeman, SD
70 mph
Aug 11, 2011
7:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power lines in Freeman, causing a power outage. The winds also caused minor roof damage to several structures. More substantial damage was caused to a few homes, mainly roofs, by falling trees and large limbs. Fallen trees and tree debris blocked some roads in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Freeman, 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 Freeman, SD

5 reports
F1 category
May 28, 1991
10:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jun 28, 1984
5:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Jun 13, 1972
2:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F1 category
Jun 7, 1965
4:57 PM CST
Tornado report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
UNK category
Jun 7, 1965
4:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Freeman, SD
Hutchinson County · 2,810 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

Freeman, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,558
Households569
Housing units617
Income
Median household income$60,114
$100k+ households40.1%
$150k+ households15.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached542
Attached single-family2
Small multifamily22
Large multifamily51
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share87.8%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share11.8%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied430
Renter-occupied139
Vacant units48
Home value & age
Median home value$171,300
Owner homes $300k+11.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1959
Older-home share83.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars545
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 33 hail, 33 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Freeman, SD, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Freeman?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Freeman, SD is 3.00″. It was reported near Freeman, SD on July 14, 1970.

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

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

I am selling a home in Freeman — 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 Freeman address?

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