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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lawrence County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lawrence County, SD from August 6, 1956 through August 30, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
524
Wind Reports
127
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lawrence County, SD · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 30, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lawrence County

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mixed hail sizes up to half-dollar size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nne Brownsville, SD
0.70″ hail
Aug 19, 2026
12:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video sumbitted via social media of around 1 inch deep hail accumulation on HWY 385. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nne Brownsville, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 mile west of Merritt. Photo via social media. Time estimated based on report and radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Sw Nemo, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
8:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Nnw Nemo, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
5:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING report
NWS Hail Report Location: Dwtn Spearfish, SD
1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fell along Upper Valley Rd. Vehicles reported dented. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Dwtn Spearfish, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
5:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture showed several quarter-to-dime sized hailstones. Photo submitted via Facebook comment.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Dwtn Spearfish, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
5:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported on the northwest side of Spearfish
NWS Hail Report Location: Dwtn Spearfish, SD
1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
5:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of multiple 1-1.25 inch hailstones submitted via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dwtn Spearfish, SD
1.50″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
5:03 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Dwtn Spearfish, SD
1.25″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
5:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fell along Hillsview Rd about 3 miles west of Main St. Photo and report submitted via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Dwtn Spearfish, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground to a depth of over 1 inch. Largest stones estimated at ping pong ball size. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Nemo, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large amounts of hail completely covering the ground. Largest stones measured at quarter size. Very little wind. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Brownsville, SD
1.50″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
10:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large amounts of hail covered the ground. Largest stones ping pong ball size. No wind. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Brownsville, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2026
10:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large quantities of hail covering the ground and roads to a depth of 2-3 inches. Most stones dime and nickel size. Initial stones when the hail started were quarter size. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Galena, 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 Lawrence County

30 reports
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50 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Lead, SD
54 mph
Aug 30, 2026
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Dwtn Spearfish, SD
58 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Dwtn Spearfish, SD
50 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Dwtn Spearfish, SD
65 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Higgins Gulch Overlook.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Dwtn Spearfish, SD
52 mph
Aug 30, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nnw Dwtn Spearfish, SD
50 mph
Aug 12, 2026
1:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Winds estimated at 50 MPH coming into Spearfish. Outdoor decorations blown over and small branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dwtn Spearfish, SD
51 mph
Jul 30, 2026
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nnw Dwtn Spearfish, SD
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large outdoor tent structure destroyed. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Nemo, SD
60 mph
Aug 16, 2025
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 W Dwtn Spearfish, SD
60 mph
Aug 13, 2025
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated based on radar
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Dwtn Spearfish, SD
60 mph
Jul 30, 2025
4:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dwtn Spearfish, SD
58 mph
Jul 6, 2025
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Dwtn Spearfish, SD
74 mph
Jul 29, 2024
1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Whitewood, SD
59 mph
Jul 29, 2024
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Dwtn Spearfish, 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 Lawrence County

16 reports
UNK category
Jun 29, 2018
10:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NEAR SAVOY AND THE ROUGHLOCK FALLS AREA. TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NW Cheyenne Crossing, SD
EF1 category
Aug 8, 2015
1:50 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down west of Iron Creek Lake. It blew down and snapped aspen, birch, and ponderosa pine trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.49 NW Cheyenne Crossing, SD
EF1 category
Jun 16, 2007
7:00 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down on a ridge just north of Interstate 90 exit 17 and traveled eastward, lifting near Highway 34. It blew down several oak and cottonwood trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.61 NE Spearfish Arpt, SD
F1 category
Jun 27, 1999
5:30 PM MST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado knocked several trees into a home, destroyed a chicken coop and damaged a rental car which had a tree fall on it. Numerous trees around the property were also blown down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: E Spearfish, SD
F0 category
May 15, 1999
3:43 PM MST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief Touchdown. Moved into Butte County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Spearfish, SD
F0 category
Jun 22, 1998
6:49 PM MST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 19 NW Deadwood, SD
F0 category
Aug 13, 1993
8:46 PM MST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: To St. Onge, SD
F0 category
May 14, 1991
5:59 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F0 category
Aug 7, 1979
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F1 category
Jun 25, 1975
6:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F2 category
Jul 23, 1969
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F2 category
Jul 7, 1969
9:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F2 category
Jun 20, 1968
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
F3 category
Jul 12, 1965
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, SD
UNK category
Jun 3, 1963
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, SD
Lawrence County · 8,991 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

Lawrence County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,574
Households11,812
Housing units14,545
Income
Median household income$66,766
$100k+ households36.5%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,991
Attached single-family745
Small multifamily1,459
Large multifamily1,802
Mobile homes1,538
Housing mix
Single-family share61.8%
Attached-home share5.1%
Multifamily share22.4%
Mobile-home share10.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,545
Renter-occupied4,267
Vacant units2,733
Home value & age
Median home value$310,800
Owner homes $300k+52.1%
Owner homes $500k+21.1%
Owner homes $750k+6.6%
Median year built1984
Older-home share45.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,320
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 524 hail, 127 wind, and 16 tornado reports in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lawrence County is 4.50″. It was reported near St Onge, SD on June 19, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County address?

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