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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Fall River County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Fall River County, SD from June 22, 1959 through September 7, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 69337 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
385
Wind Reports
343
Tornado Reports
30
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fall River County, SD · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Fall River County

30 reports
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0.70″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oelrichs, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
9:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oelrichs, SD
1.25″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Nw Oelrichs, SD
0.75″ hail
Aug 27, 2026
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Sse Hot Springs, SD
3.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Ene Oelrichs, SD
1.25″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Along US-385. Hail lasted for 15 minutes and covered the ground. Also winds estimated at 60 to 70 MPH. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 S Oelrichs, SD
0.88″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports from mPING and Spotter Network.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hot Springs, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hot Springs, SD
2.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video received showing at least 2 inch hail along Highway 18. Time estimated based on report and radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Hot Springs, SD
3.50″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measured with a ruler at the intersection of US-18 and Highway 89. Time estimated based on report and radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Hot Springs, SD
0.88″ hail
Jul 31, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 Ssw Hot Springs, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Sw Hot Springs, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 31, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo via social media. Hail covered the ground and damaged tree foliage. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Sw Hot Springs, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2026
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 NNE Rumford, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2026
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 14 NNW Edgemont, 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 Fall River County

30 reports
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58 mph
Sep 7, 2026
6:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Hot Springs, SD
58 mph
Sep 7, 2026
6:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Oral, SD
59 mph
Sep 7, 2026
6:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Just off of US-385.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Hot Springs, SD
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2026
6:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large tree limbs down in Hot Springs. Photos via social media. Time estimated based on radar and nearby measured wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hot Springs, SD
59 mph
Sep 7, 2026
6:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Sse Hot Springs, SD
73 mph
Sep 7, 2026
6:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Se Hot Springs, SD
61 mph
Sep 7, 2026
6:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wnw Hot Springs, SD
55 mph
Sep 7, 2026
6:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Sse Hot Springs, SD
51 mph
Sep 7, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Edgemont, SD
50 mph
Sep 2, 2026
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 Nnw Edgemont, SD
50 mph
Aug 29, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Hot Springs, SD
72 mph
Aug 29, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Oelrichs, SD
50 mph
Aug 29, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 S Hot Springs, SD
50 mph
Aug 29, 2026
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Smithwick, SD
62 mph
Aug 29, 2026
10:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 E Oelrichs, 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 Fall River County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 26, 2017
9:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF ROPE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AROUND 320 PM. SOME TREE DAMAGE NEAR INTERSECTION OF HARMONY AND ARDMORE ROADS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SSW Oelrichs, SD
EF2 category
Jun 22, 2012
6:58 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just west of the Edgemont Road. It moved eastward and caused damage at a ranch just east of Highway 71 north of Ardmore. A large wooden barn was completely destroyed; its walls and roof were blown more than 100 yards away. Two large sheds lost roofs and walls and smaller sheds were blown apart. The modular house sustained minor damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.35 S Provo, SD
EF0 category
Jun 17, 2008
5:20 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down north of Smithwick.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.37 N Smithwick, SD
F1 category
Jun 7, 2005
4:20 PM MST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A non-supercell tornado quickly developed and moved across a field, where it destroyed 3 177-foot sections of a new center pivot irrigation system and the roof of a game bird barn. The tornado was followed by wind gusts of 70 mph and golf ball to almost softball sized hail.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Oral, SD
F0 category
Sep 14, 2004
4:00 PM MST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado was on the ground for about 1 minute. No damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Provo, SD
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
5:05 PM MST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 E Ardmore, SD
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
4:05 PM MST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Provo, SD
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
3:50 PM MST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 SW Provo, SD
F1 category
Jul 1, 1998
4:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: HOUSE DESTROYED ON PROPERTY OF EMERGENCY MANAGER; NEARBY HOUSES AND OTHER STRUCTURES HAD ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Hot Spgs, SD
F1 category
Jun 24, 1998
4:20 PM MST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A roof was blown off a house, and two campers and a boat trailer were damaged. A mobile home was also destroyed with a young man on the porch of the house thrown.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Hot Spgs, SD
F0 category
May 20, 1998
3:35 PM MST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW Edgemont, SD
F0 category
Jun 15, 1997
12:36 PM MST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N Hot Spgs, SD
UNK category
Jul 9, 1995
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was reported on the ground just west of Edgemont for just a few seconds. There was no reports of damage were received.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Fall River, SD
F0 category
Jul 9, 1992
2:06 PM MST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
May 11, 1991
6:38 PM CST
Tornado report for Fall River County, SD
Fall River County · 2,923 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 · County

Fall River County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population7,179
Households3,443
Housing units4,101
Income
Median household income$61,056
$100k+ households36.8%
$150k+ households13.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,923
Attached single-family68
Small multifamily306
Large multifamily270
Mobile homes534
Housing mix
Single-family share71.3%
Attached-home share1.7%
Multifamily share14.1%
Mobile-home share13.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,591
Renter-occupied852
Vacant units658
Home value & age
Median home value$176,300
Owner homes $300k+20.8%
Owner homes $500k+7.2%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1971
Older-home share65.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,202
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 385 hail, 343 wind, and 30 tornado reports in Fall River County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fall River County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Fall River County is 4.50″. It was reported near Oelrichs, SD on June 12, 2001.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fall River 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 Fall River County address?

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