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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lincoln County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lincoln County, SD from August 3, 1956 through September 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 57004 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
201
Wind Reports
184
Tornado Reports
54
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lincoln County, SD · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lincoln County

30 reports
Free hail report for your home →
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:28 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Sioux Falls, SD
0.88″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
9:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail varied from pea to nickel size.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Fairview, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
8:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 Sw Canton, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
7:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Worthing, SD
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2026
3:22 AM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Received a public report of quarter sized hail near Harrisburg. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Harrisburg, SD
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2026
9:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Sioux Falls, SD
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tea, SD
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
9:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from 85th and Western of quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Harrisburg, SD
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Sioux Falls, SD
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Harrisburg, SD
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Tea, SD
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Tea, SD
1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:21 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Tea, SD
1.00″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Tea, SD
1.50″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tea, 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 Lincoln County

30 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
58 mph
Sep 12, 2026
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Se Davis, SD
70 mph
Jul 26, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Canton, SD
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree and fence damage across town. Some roof damage_ including extensive roof damage to storage facility along Cliff Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harrisburg, SD
82 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Via personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Harrisburg, SD
81 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Harrisburg, SD
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down across town with power outages reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Canton, SD
66 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station XL549.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Worthing, SD
92 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: Tea, SD
65 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Nw Harrisburg, SD
81 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Tea, SD
70 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ssw Worthing, SD
77 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Harrisburg, SD
75 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Tea, SD
58 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Lennox, SD
60 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private Weather Station XL530.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Sioux Falls, 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 Lincoln County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 2, 2026
1:54 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado observed from chaser live feed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Centerville, SD
UNK category
Aug 28, 2021
9:22 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY FOUND AN EF1 TORNADO BEGAN JUST WEST OF TOWN OF LENNOX AND LIFTED JUST EAST OF TOWN. PATH LENGTH OF 1.89 MILES AND PATH WIDTH OF 400 YARDS. NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES REPORTED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WSW Lennox, SD
UNK category
Sep 11, 2019
4:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CONFIRMED TORNADO SOUTH SIDE OF SIOUX FALLS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Harrisburg, SD
UNK category
May 28, 2016
7:24 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON THE GROUND FOR 10 SECONDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 E Davis, SD
EF0 category
Jun 5, 2014
2:40 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.27 SE Harrisburg, SD
F0 category
May 28, 2004
7:46 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 SW Worthing, SD
F0 category
May 28, 2004
7:44 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SW Worthing, SD
F0 category
May 28, 2004
7:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SW Worthing, SD
F0 category
May 28, 2004
7:28 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 S Lennox, SD
F0 category
May 28, 2004
7:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Beresford, SD
F0 category
May 28, 2004
6:37 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Canton, SD
F0 category
May 28, 2004
6:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed a small shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Lennox, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
9:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado tracked across farmland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 S Lennox, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
8:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado tracked across farmland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Tea, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
8:09 PM CST
Tornado report for Lincoln County, SD
Lincoln County · 17,322 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado tracked across farmland.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Tea, 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 Lincoln County

Worthing, SD 81
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Canton, SD 70
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Harrisburg, SD 69
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Tea, SD 64
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Hudson, SD 50
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Lennox, SD 50
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Shindler, SD 31
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Fairview, SD 12
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Lincoln County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population68,286
Households26,645
Housing units27,552
Income
Median household income$96,552
$100k+ households52.0%
$150k+ households22.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached17,322
Attached single-family3,009
Small multifamily2,605
Large multifamily4,058
Mobile homes545
Housing mix
Single-family share62.9%
Attached-home share10.9%
Multifamily share24.2%
Mobile-home share2.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied19,180
Renter-occupied7,465
Vacant units907
Home value & age
Median home value$323,500
Owner homes $300k+54.9%
Owner homes $500k+21.2%
Owner homes $750k+7.4%
Median year built2004
Older-home share19.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars26,052
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lincoln County

57004 118
Beresford, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57014 82
Centerville, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57106 81
Sioux Falls, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57001 77
Alcester, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57013 70
Canton, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57039 60
Lennox, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57032 54
Harrisburg, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57108 50
Sioux Falls, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57034 40
Hudson, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57064 39
Tea, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57077 36
Worthing, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports
57027 9
Fairview, SD Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 201 hail, 184 wind, and 54 tornado reports in Lincoln County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lincoln County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lincoln County is 2.75″. It was reported near Tea, SD on April 18, 2004.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County address?

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