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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Hand County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Hand County, SD from June 28, 1956 through August 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 57362 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
321
Wind Reports
204
Tornado Reports
40
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Hand County, SD · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Hand County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 30, 2026
3:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly pea to dime sized hail_ but had a few to the size of ping pong balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 S Vayland, SD
1.75″ hail
Aug 30, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by Hand County EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Ne Miller Dale Colony, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 30, 2026
2:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail that knocked some leaves and small branches from the trees. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Ssw Orient, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2026
12:31 AM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Wessington, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2026
12:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated. Also came with brief 50 to 60 mph gusts.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 SSE Vayland, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 4, 2026
11:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Sunshine Bible Acad, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 4, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Sent via social media picture.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Miller Dale Colony, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
8:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail at Lake Louise State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NNE Ree Heights, SD
2.75″ hail
Jun 3, 2024
12:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo on Facebook of hail from golf ball to baseball size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Saint Lawrence, SD
2.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2024
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Baseball (2.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Miller, SD
2.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2024
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Miller Dale Colony, SD
2.75″ hail
Jun 2, 2024
11:11 PM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Miller Dale Colony, SD
1.75″ hail
May 24, 2024
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by EM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Burdette, SD
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2024
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 8 WNW Polo. Radar estimated time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WNW Polo, SD
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2024
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Radar estimated time.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 WNW Polo, 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 Hand County

30 reports
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62 mph
Aug 18, 2026
1:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station RHUS2 Danforth 5 E. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 Ese Sunshine Bible A, SD
61 mph
Aug 17, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station Okobojo Point Rec Area 8ENE (Onida) (SD Mesonet).
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Polo, SD
59 mph
Jul 25, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station WGMS2 Wessington 3W (SD Mesonet).
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Vayland, SD
79 mph
Jul 25, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 312 Ree Heights (SDDOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ree Heights, SD
60 mph
Jul 25, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ree Heights, SD
62 mph
Jul 25, 2026
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 312 Ree Heights (SDDOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ree Heights, SD
70 mph
Jul 2, 2026
8:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report relayed via EM. Time and location estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 11 SW Sunshine Bible Ac, SD
80 mph
Jun 29, 2026
12:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station RHMS2 Rockham 6SSE (SD Mesonet).
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Rockham, SD
84 mph
Jun 29, 2026
11:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 158 Miranda (SDDOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Orient, SD
70 mph
Jun 29, 2026
11:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Polo, SD
66 mph
Jun 29, 2026
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather Underground station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Polo, SD
74 mph
Jun 29, 2026
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Weather Underground station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Miller, SD
87 mph
Jun 29, 2026
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ambient Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Ree Heights, SD
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
11:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Hand County Emergency Manager reports widespread damage over northern to northwestern Hand County. Damage includes power lines and trees down... buildings down... and campers tipped over. Nearby observing stations reported 60-80 mph gusts... but the EM said that based on the damage he would estimate winds to be stronger than that. Time and exact location estimated by radar and general area that the EM surveyed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Orient, SD
112 mph
Jun 29, 2026
11:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 312 Ree Heights (SDDOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Ree Heights, 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 Hand County

30 reports
UNK category
Jul 26, 2023
1:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown resulted in the collapse of the walls of a 25x50 shed... debris from the shed was spread roughly 75 yards to the southeast. There was no other visible damage to the property or shelterbelt. A neighbor to the southeast witnessed clear rotation extending from the cloud base in the direction of where the damaged occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 ESE Sunshine Bible A, SD
UNK category
Aug 30, 2020
11:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: APPROXIMATE TIME AND LOCATION... BASED ON SEVERAL PHONE AND SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS. DAMAGE REPORTED AS WELL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SE Polo, SD
UNK category
Jul 18, 2018
10:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHDOWN IN AN OPEN FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 WSW Burdette, SD
UNK category
Jun 17, 2018
1:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BROKEN WINDOWS... DAMAGED SIDING... CALVING SHED THROWN... AND BARN DAMAGED. CHEMICAL AND WATER TANKS TOSSED. HAY BALES TOSSED 50 FEET OR MORE FROM ORIGINAL LOCATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SE Burdette, SD
UNK category
Jun 17, 2018
1:07 AM UTC
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE DAMAGE... LARGE BRANCHES BROKEN AND TOSSED 25 TO 50 FEET IN ALL DIRECTIONS OF SOURCE. CORN CROP BENT AND FLATTENED IN AREAS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 S Burdette, SD
UNK category
Jun 13, 2017
9:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: APPROXIMATE LOCATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSW Zell, SD
UNK category
Jun 13, 2017
9:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SEVERAL BUILDINGS AND TREES DAMAGED. RADAR ESTIMATED TIME.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSW Zell, SD
UNK category
Jun 13, 2017
9:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN... LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NNW Burdette, SD
EF0 category
Jun 18, 2014
6:00 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down southwest of Ree Heights causing some roof damage to an outbuilding with about one-third of the roofing material removed. The tornado also damaged several trees in a nearby shelter belt.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.88 SSW Ree Hgts, SD
EF0 category
May 30, 2014
4:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 6 miles northwest of Ree Heights. The tornado traveled to the northwest and into eastern Hyde county. No damage occurred with this tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.96 NNW Ree Hgts, SD
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2013
12:58 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly with no damage reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9.69 N Miller, SD
EF0 category
Jun 14, 2011
3:45 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly south of Miller. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.79 NW Danforth, SD
EF0 category
Jun 14, 2011
3:28 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down briefly west of Miller with no damage occurring.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.45 E Ree Hgts, SD
EF0 category
Jun 16, 2009
2:55 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in southeast Hand county and remained on the ground for nearly 15 minutes before lifting. No damage occurred with this tornado as it remained in open country.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.24 ENE Danforth, SD
EF0 category
Jun 16, 2009
1:09 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Hand County, SD
Hand County · 1,355 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down southeast of Polo in an open field. No damage occurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8.24 SE Polo, 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

Hand County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,045
Households1,373
Housing units1,698
Income
Median household income$72,054
$100k+ households41.7%
$150k+ households19.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,355
Attached single-family14
Small multifamily111
Large multifamily106
Mobile homes112
Housing mix
Single-family share79.8%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share12.8%
Mobile-home share6.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied881
Renter-occupied492
Vacant units325
Home value & age
Median home value$152,100
Owner homes $300k+21.3%
Owner homes $500k+7.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1962
Older-home share74.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,299
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Hand County

57362 180
Miller, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57381 142
Wessington, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57469 104
Redfield, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57467 84
Orient, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57371 83
Ree Heights, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57476 71
Tulare, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57373 67
St. Lawrence, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57470 37
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 321 hail, 204 wind, and 40 tornado reports in Hand County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 30, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Hand County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Hand County is 4.00″. It was reported near Miller, SD on July 3, 1971.

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

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

I am selling a home in Hand 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 Hand County address?

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