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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Minnehaha County, SD

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

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Hail Reports
480
Wind Reports
382
Tornado Reports
45
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Minnehaha County, SD · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Minnehaha County

30 reports
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0.70″ hail
Sep 12, 2026
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Wsw Wall Lake, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report relayed from NWS Aberdeen office.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Baltic, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Ene Crooks, SD
1.25″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail may have been larger. The hail was still quarter size when found in the grass over 30 minutes after it fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Ne Crooks, SD
1.25″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Minor leaf damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Ne Crooks, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo posted to social media. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 Nw Crooks, SD
1.25″ hail
Aug 21, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo posted to social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hartford, SD
0.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2026
11:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Colton, SD
1.75″ hail
Aug 20, 2026
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Humboldt, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2026
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and photo via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Humboldt, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2026
12:39 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report and video via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Humboldt, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2026
12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: In addition to hail up to the size of quarters... heavy rainfall was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Humboldt, SD
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2026
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo and report via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Wall Lake, SD
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2026
4:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: mPING Report of Quarter (1.00 in.) sized hail just west of Brandon. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Brandon, SD
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2026
4:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Got an mping report of Quarter sized hail in Sioux Falls. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Sioux Falls, 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 Minnehaha County

30 reports
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51 mph
Sep 8, 2026
7:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 17 SD RWIS DELL RAPIDS. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Dell Rapids, SD
52 mph
Sep 5, 2026
1:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Sioux Falls, SD
51 mph
Aug 29, 2026
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A SDDOT site near Dell Rapids_ SD recorded a 51 mph wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Dell Rapids, SD
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2026
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and fence damage across town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brandon, SD
69 mph
Jul 26, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Brandon, SD
62 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Rowena, SD
72 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KFSD Sioux Falls Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nnw Sioux Falls, SD
65 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Wall Lake, SD
60 mph
Jul 26, 2026
1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station CTNS2.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ese Colton, SD
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
9:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 E Sioux Falls. Multiple reports of large tree branches down on the east side of Sioux Falls. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Sioux Falls, SD
60 mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Personal weather station reported gust of 60 mph at 3:23 am CDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Brandon, SD
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of large tree branches down. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valley Springs, SD
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
8:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of large tree branches down on the east side of Sioux Falls. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Sioux Falls, SD
UNK mph
Jun 28, 2026
9:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to large branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Valley Springs, SD
59 mph
Jun 28, 2026
9:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station 17 SD RWIS DELL RAPIDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Dell Rapids, 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 Minnehaha County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 2, 2026
1:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Radar confirmed tonado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Wall Lake, SD
UNK category
Jul 18, 2019
10:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Crooks, SD
UNK category
Jul 30, 2018
10:26 PM UTC
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE Wall Lake, SD
UNK category
Jul 30, 2018
10:16 PM UTC
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TOUCHDOWN. GARAGE DESTROYED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SSE Humboldt, SD
EF2 category
Jun 17, 2014
9:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado blew down the exterior walls of a house, in which a family escaped injury by taking shelter in the basement. The tornado also tore the roof off a farm storage building, tore the metal roof off a metal building, blew down electrical poles, and caused tree damage, including several trees snapped off at the trunks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.46 NNE Pumpkin Center, SD
EF0 category
Jun 5, 2014
1:14 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.5 E Hartford, SD
EF2 category
Jun 5, 2008
7:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused damage to silos, farm buildings, power lines, and numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.94 SSW Baltic, SD
EF0 category
Jun 5, 2008
7:15 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado caused no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.56 SW Humboldt, SD
F1 category
Sep 16, 2006
3:54 PM CST
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado destroyed several outbuildings and damaged power lines. The tornado developed just southwest of the intersection of 3 counties, moving briefly over a small corner of Lake County, then crossing into Moody County, where the tornado dissipated 3 minutes after it developed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Colton, SD
F0 category
Jun 24, 2003
9:34 PM CST
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado tracked across farmland. The tornado was witnessed by National Weather Service employees at the Sioux Falls Weather Forecast Office, causing the employees to seek safe shelter.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Renner, SD
F1 category
Jun 24, 2003
9:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado heavily damaged 20 or more homes in the Hartford Heights development east of Hartford. Roofs were removed from houses and garages were destroyed. The tornado uprooted large trees. Many of the homes had to be destroyed afterwards due to the amount of damage they received.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Hartford, SD
F1 category
Jun 24, 2003
8:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado damaged several homes just west of Wall Lake. Two residents were injured and hospitalized when the tornado pushed one home off its foundation, tilting it on its side. Another resident received minor injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE Pumpkin Center, SD
F0 category
Jul 27, 2001
6:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossing into the county from Lincoln County caused no reported damage in Minnehaha County before dissipating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SW (Fsd)Joe Foss Fld Si, SD
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
9:19 PM CST
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado caused no reported damage or injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Hartford, SD
F0 category
Jun 12, 2001
6:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Minnehaha County, SD
Minnehaha County · 51,798 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado blew down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sioux Falls, 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

Minnehaha County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population200,689
Households82,394
Housing units87,043
Income
Median household income$76,074
$100k+ households42.0%
$150k+ households17.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached51,798
Attached single-family4,715
Small multifamily9,411
Large multifamily17,624
Mobile homes3,459
Housing mix
Single-family share59.5%
Attached-home share5.4%
Multifamily share31.1%
Mobile-home share4.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied52,328
Renter-occupied30,066
Vacant units4,649
Home value & age
Median home value$266,600
Owner homes $300k+40.0%
Owner homes $500k+11.5%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1986
Older-home share43.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars78,013
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 480 hail, 382 wind, and 45 tornado reports in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Minnehaha County is 4.50″. It was reported near S Hartford, SD on July 13, 1997.

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

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

I am selling a home in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County address?

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