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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in McCook County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across McCook County, SD from May 12, 1958 through September 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 57042 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
190
Wind Reports
128
Tornado Reports
38
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  McCook County, SD · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in McCook County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2026
10:15 AM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail damaged crops in the area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Sw Canova, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
1:28 AM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Emery, SD
1.50″ hail
May 31, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball sized hail damaged young crops in fields.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Canistota, SD
1.75″ hail
May 31, 2026
11:51 PM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most hail was pea to quarter sized... but a few were as big as golf balls. Farm fields further north are more damaged than his.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Canistota, SD
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was jagged... with some as long as a quarter... but most of it was pea to nickel sized. Heavy rainfall so far has been 1.75 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Bridgewater, SD
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2026
3:18 AM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Canistota, SD
1.50″ hail
May 24, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media... time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Canistota, SD
1.75″ hail
Aug 6, 2025
6:10 AM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated golf ball size hail and large tree limb downed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Canova, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2025
5:15 AM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SW Humboldt, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2024
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Canistota. Social media report with picture of quarter sized hail southeast of Canastota.
NWS Hail Report Location: Canistota, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2024
3:30 AM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report with picture of quarter sized hail southeast of Canastota.
NWS Hail Report Location: Canistota, SD
1.75″ hail
Jul 30, 2024
8:12 AM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of ping pong ball to golf ball size hail in Salem. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
5:58 PM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 4 NE Canistota. Spotter reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Canistota, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 12, 2024
5:55 PM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Canistota, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 13, 2023
1:06 AM UTC
Hail report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed social media report of Ping-Pong Ball sized hail. Time estimated via Radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW Bridgewater, 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 McCook County

30 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
51 mph
Sep 8, 2026
5:44 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station measured a 51 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Dolton, SD
58 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:18 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Nne Monroe, SD
64 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Montrose, SD
65 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts estimated at 65 mph bent an 8 inch diameter young tree at a 45 degree angle. No damage and no hail_ but heavy rainfall.
NWS Wind Report Location: Canistota, SD
58 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ese Salem, SD
60 mph
Jul 3, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Monroe, SD
61 mph
Jun 28, 2026
8:39 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Canistota, SD
62 mph
Jun 17, 2026
9:31 PM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 322 SD RWIS STANLEY CORNER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Dolton, SD
67 mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 322 SD RWIS STANLEY CORNER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Dolton, SD
75 mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgewater, SD
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered tree damage throughout the city of Bridgewater.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bridgewater, SD
64 mph
Jul 29, 2025
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Monroe, SD
59 mph
Jul 28, 2025
4:06 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SDDOT site near Montrose recorded a 59 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Montrose, SD
62 mph
Jul 28, 2025
3:38 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A personal weather station southeast of Canova recorded a 62 mph wind gusts. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Canova, SD
62 mph
Jul 16, 2025
1:22 AM UTC
Wind report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 18 SD RWIS Montrose.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Montrose, 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 McCook County

30 reports
UNK category
May 31, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado is kicking up dust from the ground now.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Bridgewater, SD
EF0 category
Jun 24, 2009
9:26 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .84 N Bridgewater, SD
EF2 category
May 5, 2007
6:23 PM CST-6
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged a house on the west side of Spencer and caused tree damage before crossing into western Hanson County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Spencer, SD
F2 category
Sep 16, 2006
3:10 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado affected 3 farmsteads, destroying numerous outbuildings, damaging farm equipment and a home, killing at least 5 cattle and injuring others. The tornado also damaged a hog confinement building and overturned a semi trailer on Interstate 90.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Bridgewater, SD
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
8:34 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Stanley Corner, SD
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
8:02 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Bridgewater, SD
F0 category
Jun 9, 2001
11:14 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Montrose, SD
F0 category
Jun 9, 2001
10:58 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Spencer, SD
F0 category
Jul 11, 2000
5:59 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Canistota, SD
F0 category
Jul 11, 2000
5:55 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Salem, SD
F0 category
Jun 7, 1999
9:35 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Bridgewater, SD
F1 category
May 30, 1998
8:07 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Canistota, SD
F2 category
May 30, 1998
7:56 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Salem, SD
F4 category
May 30, 1998
7:38 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado from Hanson County destroyed most of Spencer as it strengthened and continued to grow. Most homes, other buildings, and other structures in Spencer were completely levelled. Debris and belongings were scattered over a large area, and one receipt blown from Spencer was found just west of Chandler, MN about 80 miles east of Spencer. The tornado killed 6 and injured 150 in Spencer. The tornado continued southeast from Spencer, widened, then weakened, and dissipated 4 miles southwest of Salem with another tornado then forming from the same storm. The tornado caused additional damage to trees, power lines, crops, and buildings on farms after moving southeast of Spencer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Spencer, SD
F3 category
May 7, 1993
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for McCook County, SD
McCook County · 2,142 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused extensive damage in the Canistota area. Four metal grain storage bins were severely damaged and the roof was blown off the grain elevator. A large roof was blown off a building in Canistota resulting in rain seeping through the floors of the building. The roof blew into another building causing damage, and the flying debris took out power lines and transformers. The storm nearly totaled a farm including the house, and destroyed barns on other farms. Buildings were damaged in Montrose and a farm and metal buildings were lost on a farm east of Montrose.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Canistota To, 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

McCook County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,732
Households2,218
Housing units2,467
Income
Median household income$80,847
$100k+ households47.1%
$150k+ households14.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,142
Attached single-family23
Small multifamily215
Large multifamily21
Mobile homes62
Housing mix
Single-family share86.8%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share9.6%
Mobile-home share2.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,814
Renter-occupied404
Vacant units249
Home value & age
Median home value$217,300
Owner homes $300k+35.2%
Owner homes $500k+14.7%
Owner homes $750k+3.5%
Median year built1965
Older-home share64.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,171
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57042 154
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57035 42
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 190 hail, 128 wind, and 38 tornado reports in McCook County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in McCook County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in McCook County is 4.50″. It was reported near Salem, SD on September 2, 1995.

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

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

I am selling a home in McCook 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 McCook County address?

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