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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Codington County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Codington County, SD from June 3, 1956 through August 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 57201 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
220
Wind Reports
180
Tornado Reports
32
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Codington County, SD · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Codington County

30 reports
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2.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
10:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Vehicle dent damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Ne Wallace, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2026
5:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Kranzburg, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Delayed report from last evening.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Thomas, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 2, 2025
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest hail stones were the size of a quarter... but most were dime size. Lasted 5 to 10 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Rauville, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2025
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Also reported limbs down.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Watertown, SD
1.50″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
11:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Watertown, SD
2.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watertown Airport, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Rauville, SD
1.75″ hail
Aug 5, 2024
8:57 AM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golfball size hail. 3/4 mile wide crop damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Florence, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Watertown, SD
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2024
9:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Rauville, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
11:55 AM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Watertown, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
11:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Watertown, SD
1.75″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
11:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Watertown, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to up as large as quarter sized hail... along with strong winds. Radar estimated time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Troy, 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 Codington County

30 reports
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63 mph
Jul 8, 2026
3:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station 1.5 miles east of Sandy Shore State Park recorded a wind gust of 63 miles per hour. Wind gust appears to be caused by outflow from nearby storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Sandy Shore State, SD
58 mph
Jul 7, 2026
4:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station recorded a 58 mph gust 3 miles east-northeast of Watertown.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Watertown, SD
61 mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SHSS2 South Shore 8 W (SD Mesonet).
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W South Shore, SD
69 mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Watertown, SD
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo of a tree limb down... estimate size to be 2 diameter... location and time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Watertown, SD
70 mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KATY Watertown Muni AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Watertown Airport, SD
61 mph
Jun 15, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station SHSS2 South Shore 8 W (SD Mesonet).
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 W South Shore, SD
63 mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kranzburg, SD
60 mph
Sep 14, 2025
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KATY Watertown Muni AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Watertown Airport, SD
71 mph
Aug 16, 2025
9:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KATY Watertown Muni AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Watertown Airport, SD
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2025
4:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were snapped at the top in town and there was an empty grain bin blown open near town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waverly, SD
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2025
3:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree branches blown at least 90 feet into a field. The largest branches knocked down were around 6 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Thomas, SD
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2025
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two hay bales rolled over 100 ft across a field.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Thomas, SD
68 mph
Aug 6, 2025
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KATY Watertown Muni AP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Watertown Airport, SD
UNK mph
Aug 6, 2025
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple uprooted trees up along Kampeska. Time radar estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Watertown Airport, 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 Codington County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 10, 2026
5:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Henry, SD
UNK category
Jul 27, 2025
10:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several storm chasers have reported a tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NE Henry, SD
UNK category
Feb 24, 2025
10:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: [Landspout] Trained spotter observed a brief tornado touchdown at 4:11pm. This is a preliminary report.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Kranzburg, SD
UNK category
May 12, 2022
11:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO OCCURRED 4 MILES NORTH OF LAKE KAMPESKA. THE TORNADO HIT THE NORTHEAST SIDE OF A HOUSE AND REMOVED THE THE GARAGE FROM THE HOUSE... ALONG WITH PART OF THE ROOF. THE GARAGE WAS TOSSED TO THE NORTH. AN OUTBUILDING TO THE NORTH OF THE HOUSE WAS ALSO DESTROYED AND THROWN TO THE NORTH AND NORTHWEST. THE DEBRIS WAS SCATTERED AT LEAST A HALF MILE NORTH AND NORTHWEST OF THE LOCATION OF THE HOUSE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WNW Rauville, SD
F0 category
Jun 13, 2005
2:51 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly northeast of Watertown in an open field with no damage occurring.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Watertown, SD
F0 category
Jun 13, 2005
2:49 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly in an open field causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Watertown, SD
F0 category
Jun 13, 2005
2:23 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down three miles west of Watertown destroying a wooden and metal sheep shelter and damaging two other shelters. There were also some tree branches downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Watertown, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
6:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down south of Watertown causing no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Watertown, SD
F0 category
Jul 25, 2000
1:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A landspout tornado touched down briefly west of Wallace with no damage reported. Path length and width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Wallace, SD
F0 category
Jun 14, 1998
5:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down west of Watertown in an open field damaging a tree. Path length and width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Watertown, SD
F0 category
Aug 27, 1997
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A very weak tornado rated F-1 touched down disentegrating the roof of a calf shelter, throwing it 70 feet. Also, the tornado sucked coal out of a grill, knocking the grill over. Path length and width are estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Waverly, SD
F0 category
Jul 27, 1997
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This weak tornado was a cold air funnel which touched down in a field, damaging crops and downing some trees. Path length and width were estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW Henry, SD
F0 category
Jul 17, 1996
11:01 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Waverly, SD
F0 category
Jul 17, 1996
9:31 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N Henry, SD
F0 category
May 17, 1996
4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Codington County, SD
Codington County · 9,189 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Florence, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Codington County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population28,556
Households12,361
Housing units13,388
Income
Median household income$65,080
$100k+ households40.1%
$150k+ households11.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,189
Attached single-family677
Small multifamily1,555
Large multifamily1,048
Mobile homes919
Housing mix
Single-family share68.6%
Attached-home share5.1%
Multifamily share19.4%
Mobile-home share6.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,332
Renter-occupied4,029
Vacant units1,027
Home value & age
Median home value$218,000
Owner homes $300k+26.8%
Owner homes $500k+7.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,748
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Codington County

57201 282
Watertown, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57243 52
Henry, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57242 43
Hazel, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57238 40
Kranzburg, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57235 37
Florence, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57263 33
South Shore, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57272 25
Wallace, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57265 18
Strandburg, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57256 4
Ortley, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 220 hail, 180 wind, and 32 tornado reports in Codington County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Codington County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Codington County is 3.00″. It was reported near Watertown, SD on July 13, 2017.

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

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

I am selling a home in Codington County — 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 Codington County address?

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