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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Kingsbury County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Kingsbury County, SD from August 26, 1958 through August 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 57231 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
174
Wind Reports
145
Tornado Reports
45
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kingsbury County, SD · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Kingsbury County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 4, 2026
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Bancroft, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 22, 2025
5:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NNW Carthage, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2025
11:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W De Smet, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2024
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Received a public report of quarter size. Time was estimated using radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Badger, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 13, 2023
1:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, 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
Aug 13, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: EM for Kingsbury county called to report 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Smet, SD
1.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2023
12:38 AM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 W Erwin, SD
1.50″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Erwin, SD
1.00″ hail
May 12, 2022
8:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL UP TO QUARTER SIZE OBSERVED.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Smet, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2017
11:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Smet, SD
1.25″ hail
Jun 14, 2017
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Oldham, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 19, 2016
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Oldham, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 5, 2016
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Badger, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 3, 2016
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LARGE HAIL COVERED THE GROUND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Hetland, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 2015
5:05 PM CST-6
Hail report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.04 SE Esmond, 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 Kingsbury County

30 reports
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54 mph
Aug 25, 2026
8:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal Weather Station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Wsw Lake Preston, SD
66 mph
Aug 25, 2026
7:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station DTMS2 De Smet 7N (SD Mesonet).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Erwin, SD
58 mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, 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
66 mph
Jul 2, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station K6E5 3 NNW De Smet.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW De Smet, SD
82 mph
Jul 2, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station DTMS2 De Smet 7N (SD Mesonet).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Erwin, SD
72 mph
Jul 2, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station DTMS2 De Smet 7N (SD Mesonet).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Erwin, SD
69 mph
Jul 2, 2026
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Bancroft, SD
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
10:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in De Smet.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to grain bin.
NWS Wind Report Location: Iroquois, SD
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to grain bins and outbuildings. Photos via social media. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Iroquois, SD
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, 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
6:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Kingsbury County reported multiple trees uprooted and branches down in both De Smet and Arlington.
NWS Wind Report Location: De Smet, SD
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, 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
72 mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An SDDOT just south of Arlington recorded a 72 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Arlington, SD
68 mph
Jun 10, 2026
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A personal weather station just south of Badger recorded a 68 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Badger, 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 Kingsbury County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 13, 2023
1:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Kingsbury EM called to report tornado on the ground following 200th st... approximately 4 east of 441st ave.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Erwin, SD
UNK category
Aug 13, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video of tornado via social media.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 ESE Erwin, SD
UNK category
Aug 13, 2023
12:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Report relayed through DeSmet Fire... public reported tornado on the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Erwin, SD
UNK category
Jun 21, 2022
2:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TRAINED SPOTTER SAW A BRIEF TOUCHDOWN IN AN OPEN FARM FIELD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 E Bancroft, SD
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2013
2:10 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.39 NNE De Smet Muni Arpt, SD
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2013
2:03 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.73 SW Osceola, SD
EF0 category
Apr 21, 2007
7:56 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ESE Esmond, SD
F0 category
Aug 24, 2006
6:56 PM CST
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSE Iroquois, SD
F1 category
May 2, 2006
5:19 PM CST
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, 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
F1 category
Jun 24, 2003
9:13 PM CST
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed or heavily damaged several farm structures.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N De Smet, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N De Smet, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused no reported damage before crossing north into Clark County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N De Smet, SD
F1 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged structures and trees along the edge of Mud Lake.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 N De Smet, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:19 PM CST
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 NW De Smet, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
7:17 PM CST
Tornado report for Kingsbury County, SD
Kingsbury County · 2,214 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 NW De Smet, 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Kingsbury County

De Smet, SD 92
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Iroquois, SD 51
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Lake Preston, SD 44
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Arlington, SD 37
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Oldham, SD 35
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Erwin, SD 30
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Bancroft, SD 28
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Badger, SD 27
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Hetland, SD 14
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Kingsbury County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,210
Households2,031
Housing units2,647
Income
Median household income$70,221
$100k+ households41.6%
$150k+ households12.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,214
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily151
Large multifamily63
Mobile homes212
Housing mix
Single-family share83.6%
Attached-home share0.2%
Multifamily share8.1%
Mobile-home share8.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,653
Renter-occupied378
Vacant units616
Home value & age
Median home value$159,600
Owner homes $300k+25.9%
Owner homes $500k+10.1%
Owner homes $750k+4.8%
Median year built1967
Older-home share61.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,939
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Kingsbury County

57231 111
De Smet, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57353 103
Iroquois, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57212 85
Arlington, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57249 64
Lake Preston, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57248 62
Lake Poinsett, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57323 59
Carthage, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57051 33
Oldham, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57214 8
Badger, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57233 3
Erwin, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 174 hail, 145 wind, and 45 tornado reports in Kingsbury County, 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 Kingsbury County?

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

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

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

I am selling a home in Kingsbury 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 Kingsbury County address?

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