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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lake Preston, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lake Preston, SD from June 11, 1978 through August 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
21
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake Preston, SD · 1978–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lake Preston, SD

18 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 13, 2023
1:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media. Time and location estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Lake Preston, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2012
11:07 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.63 ENE Lake Preston, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2010
10:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Lake Preston, SD
0.88″ hail
Jul 6, 2010
10:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was accompanied by strong but not damaging winds.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSW Lake Preston Arpt, SD
2.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2010
12:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail varied from quarter to baseball size. The hail damaged several vehicles, but the amount of damage was not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.63 ENE Lake Preston, SD
0.88″ hail
Apr 21, 2007
8:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Lake Preston, SD
2.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2002
12:45 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail broke windows, and heavily damaged vehicles and boats. Holes were punched by the hail in some of the boats. Two boaters on Lake Thompson were injured by the hail. One was taken to the hospital with a head injury, and the other suffered several welts on the back from hailstone hits. Crop damage also occurred, but the amount of crop damage was not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Lake Preston, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2002
12:45 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Preston, SD
4.50″ hail
Jul 28, 2002
12:40 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail broke windows in homes and vehicles, and otherwise damaged vehicles. The hail also caused crop damage, but the amount of crop damage was not known.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Lake Preston, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2000
4:10 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Lake Preston, SD
1.75″ hail
May 17, 2000
9:55 AM CST
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail caused extenseive broken windows to both buildings and vehicles, dented many vehicles, and damaged roofs and sidings of homes. Crop damage was also reported, but the amount of the damage could not be determined.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lake Preston, SD
1.75″ hail
Jun 19, 1991
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, SD
1.75″ hail
May 28, 1991
5:17 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, SD
2.00″ hail
May 21, 1989
7:50 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 14, 1982
6:40 PM CST
Hail report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Lake Preston, SD

21 reports
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54 mph
Aug 25, 2026
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wsw Lake Preston, SD
58 mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Lake Preston, SD
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Kingsbury county EM reported 3 overturned campers in Martens Campground near Lake Thompson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Lake Preston, SD
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kingsbury County EM reported downed powerlines in Lake Preston.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Preston, SD
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Lake Preston. Kingsbury County EM reported downed powerlines in Lake Preston.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Preston, SD
83 mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station at Lake Henry Campground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Lake Preston, SD
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:13 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 5 WSW Lake Preston. The Kingsbury county EM reported 3 overturned campers in Martens Campground near Lake Thompson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Lake Preston, SD
62 mph
Jul 10, 2025
4:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Lake Preston, SD
UNK mph
May 12, 2022
10:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 7 TO 8 POWER POLES SNAPPED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Lake Preston, SD
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2017
10:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 TO 6 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN... ESTIMATED 60 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Preston, SD
70 mph
Jun 18, 2012
11:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down several trees and numerous large branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Lake Preston Arpt, SD
70 mph
Sep 8, 2005
1:37 AM CST
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused tree and power line damage, resulting in a power outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Lake Preston, SD
60 mph
Jul 28, 2002
12:45 PM CST
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Preston, SD
70 mph
Jun 13, 2001
5:00 PM CST
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down trees two feet in diameter, and caused other tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Preston, SD
60 mph
Jul 11, 2000
3:55 PM CST
Wind report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Lake Preston, 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 Lake Preston, SD

5 reports
F1 category
May 2, 2006
5:19 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed three calf shelters and two hog shelters, killing two cows and about a dozen hogs. The tornado also lifted a calf feeder 50 feet and rolled it 200 yards, and damaged grain bins. The tornado was well observed and photographed, and was classified as a landspout type of tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Lake Preston, SD
F0 category
Jul 28, 2002
12:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado damaged several farm buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Lake Preston, SD
F0 category
Jul 28, 2002
12:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was observed crossing Lake Thompson, but did not reach land, and caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Lake Preston, SD
F0 category
May 30, 1998
7:02 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 W Lake Preston, SD
F0 category
Jul 24, 1997
10:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake Preston, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused minor damage to a home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Lake Preston, 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

Lake Preston, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population539
Households247
Housing units276
Income
Median household income$60,917
$100k+ households36.8%
$150k+ households9.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached196
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily26
Large multifamily45
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share71.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share25.7%
Mobile-home share3.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied165
Renter-occupied82
Vacant units29
Home value & age
Median home value$139,100
Owner homes $300k+12.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.4%
Median year built1966
Older-home share63.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars202
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 21 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Lake Preston, SD, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 25, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake Preston?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lake Preston, SD is 4.50″. It was reported near Lake Preston, SD on July 28, 2002.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake Preston — 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 Lake Preston address?

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