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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Mitchell, SD from August 6, 1958 through September 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
70
Wind Reports
129
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mitchell, SD · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Mitchell, SD

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 30, 2024
12:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Mitchell, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2023
8:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Mitchell, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 12, 2017
1:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSW Mitchell, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2017
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SSW Mitchell, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2015
8:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SW Mitchell, SD
0.88″ hail
Jun 14, 2014
2:35 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Mitchell, SD
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2014
6:40 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was mostly pea size. The hail was accompanied by just under an inch of rain.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Mitchell, SD
0.75″ hail
May 26, 2014
6:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SW (Mhe)Mitchell Arpt, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2013
6:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Mitchell, SD
2.50″ hail
May 5, 2012
7:39 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail caused widespread damage to vehicles, buildings, and structures in and near Mitchell. In addition to dented vehicles and broken windows, the hail damaged the roofs and siding of homes and businesses. Two of the highest individual damage amounts included $175,000 to the Corn Palace, the roof of which needed replacing, and $100,000 damage to the roof of the Central Electric Cooperative Building. The roofs of numerous homes suffered lesser damages, and siding was also damaged. Damaged vehicles included several law enforcement and other city and county government vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.65 WNW Mitchell, SD
1.00″ hail
Apr 15, 2012
10:10 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Mitchell, SD
0.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2011
1:47 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Mitchell, SD
0.88″ hail
May 30, 2011
12:13 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Mitchell, SD
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2011
12:08 AM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Mitchell, SD
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2010
5:32 PM CST-6
Hail report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 NW Mitchell, 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 Mitchell, SD

30 reports
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57 mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported a 57 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Mitchell, SD
67 mph
Jun 10, 2026
4:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A personal weather station just north of Mitchell recorded a 67 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Mitchell, SD
59 mph
May 17, 2026
8:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KMHE Mitchell Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mitchell, SD
59 mph
Aug 16, 2025
8:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KMHE Mitchell Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mitchell, SD
63 mph
Jul 29, 2025
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KMHE Mitchell Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mitchell, SD
63 mph
Jul 16, 2025
12:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SSW Mitchell, SD
75 mph
Jul 5, 2022
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KMHE MITCHELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mitchell, SD
63 mph
Jul 5, 2022
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION KMHE MITCHELL MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mitchell, SD
58 mph
Jun 13, 2022
6:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Mitchell, SD
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2022
6:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GAS STATION CANOPY DAMAGED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Mitchell, SD
UNK mph
May 31, 2022
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE UPROOTED. PICTURE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Mitchell, SD
63 mph
May 30, 2022
5:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Mitchell, SD
58 mph
May 12, 2022
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION FW9779 MITCHELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Mitchell, SD
62 mph
Jun 11, 2021
9:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Mitchell, SD
72 mph
Aug 9, 2020
5:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PERSONAL WEATHER STATION (KSDMITCH21).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Mitchell, 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 Mitchell, SD

7 reports
EF0 category
May 5, 2007
4:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SSE Mitchell, SD
EF0 category
May 5, 2007
4:24 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado which began in Hanson county caused no additional reported damage as it crossed into Davison County and quickly dissipated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Mitchell, SD
F1 category
Aug 5, 2000
1:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado damaged several structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Mitchell, SD
F2 category
Aug 8, 1969
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F3 category
Jun 20, 1968
11:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F3 category
May 21, 1962
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F2 category
Apr 26, 1962
9:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Mitchell, SD
Davison County · 6,105 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

Mitchell, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population15,637
Households7,233
Housing units7,970
Income
Median household income$56,374
$100k+ households33.6%
$150k+ households12%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,661
Attached single-family184
Small multifamily1,454
Large multifamily1,199
Mobile homes472
Housing mix
Single-family share58.5%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share33.3%
Mobile-home share5.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,244
Renter-occupied2,989
Vacant units737
Home value & age
Median home value$182,000
Owner homes $300k+15.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1972
Older-home share67.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,584
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 70 hail, 129 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Mitchell, 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 Mitchell?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Mitchell, SD is 4.00″. It was reported near Mitchell, SD on May 14, 1962.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mitchell — 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 Mitchell address?

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