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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Perkins County, SD

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Perkins County, SD from June 3, 1957 through August 31, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
347
Wind Reports
373
Tornado Reports
48
Max Hail Size
4.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Perkins County, SD · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 31, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Perkins County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2026
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 19 Ese Zeona, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 Sse Prairie City, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2026
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Most hail was smaller
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 S Prairie City, SD
1.50″ hail
Aug 24, 2026
1:27 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Wind driven hail of at least ping pong ball size via video. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Prairie City, SD
2.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measured with a tape measure near the intersection of Chance Rd and Usta Rd. Report and photo received via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 Wnw Usta, SD
1.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
2:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail covered the ground. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 Sse Bison, SD
4.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Significant damage to multiple vehicles...tractors...and semis with all windows broken or smashed out and significant denting. Numerous windows smashed out on residence. Crop damage. Report and photo
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Prairie City, SD
0.88″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
1:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly heavy rain with not much hail. Largest few stones were nickel size. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bison, SD
2.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
1:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Relayed by trained spotter. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 11 W Bison, SD
2.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
1:34 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported along the southern edge of the storm on Highway 75 via Spotter Network.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 Ene Prairie City, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
1:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Largest stones quarter size. Most stones nickel size and smaller. Brief burst of very strong winds estimated at 60 MPH. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 13 W Lodgepole, SD
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly pea to dime.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Usta, SD
2.75″ hail
Jul 2, 2026
11:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shadehill, SD
1.00″ hail
Sep 15, 2025
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 17 SW Usta, SD
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2025
11:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Marble to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 15 SW Usta, 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 Perkins County

30 reports
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54 mph
Aug 31, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Shadehill, SD
50 mph
Aug 31, 2026
12:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Lemmon, SD
52 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Sse Meadow, SD
51 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Usta, SD
52 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 Sse Meadow, SD
55 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Wnw Usta, SD
53 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Prairie City, SD
60 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Usta, SD
56 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Prairie City, SD
58 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Bison, SD
54 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Shadehill, SD
53 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Bison, SD
52 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 S Shadehill, SD
54 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 Wnw Usta, SD
56 mph
Aug 30, 2026
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 E Prairie City, 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 Perkins County

30 reports
UNK category
Aug 24, 2026
1:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief elephant trunk tornado confirmed by two storm chasers. Has since fully dissipated. Time estimated based on reports and radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 Ene Sorum, SD
UNK category
Jun 22, 2023
1:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Preliminary location based on witness descriptions. No damage has been reported at this time.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SE Lemmon, SD
UNK category
May 23, 2021
10:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 S Meadow, SD
UNK category
May 23, 2021
9:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO OCCURRED IN OPEN GRASSLAND. NO DAMAGE REPORTED OR OBSERVED. EF UNKOWN. PATH LENGTH 3.8 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 S Meadow, SD
UNK category
May 23, 2021
9:52 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 23 NNW Faith, SD
UNK category
May 23, 2021
9:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO OCCURRED IN OPEN GRASSLAND. NO DAMAGE REPORTED OR OBSERVED. EF UNKNOWN. PATH LENGTH 2.2 MILES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NNW Usta, SD
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2015
7:05 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in open country south of Meadow; it caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.24 S Meadow, SD
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2015
6:56 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in open country southwest of Meadow; it caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.3 WSW Meadow, SD
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2015
6:40 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in open country east of Bison; it caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.87 ENE Bison, SD
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2015
6:10 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in open country south of Lodgepole; it caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.31 S Lodgepole, SD
EF0 category
Jun 21, 2015
5:50 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in open country southwest of Lodgepole; it caused no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12.39 WSW Lodgepole, SD
EF0 category
May 24, 2010
2:34 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The manager of Shadehill Reservoir State Recreation Area observed a brief tornado touchdown on the north edge of Shadehill Reservoir.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.81 W Shadehill, SD
EF2 category
May 24, 2010
1:55 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just southeast of the intersection of S.D. Highways 73 and 20 East. It destroyed the Progress Rural School and continued to track to the north, dissipating northwest of the intersection of S.D. Highways 73 and 20 West.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.98 SSE Meadow, SD
EF2 category
May 24, 2010
1:34 PM MST-7
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down north of Faith. It destroyed outbuildings on two ranches, tossed farm equipment, damaged trees, and killed four calves.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.66 SSE Usta, SD
F0 category
May 3, 2003
5:35 PM MST
Tornado report for Perkins County, SD
Perkins County · 1,267 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 15 NNE Bison, 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

Perkins County, SD area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,058
Households1,254
Housing units1,729
Income
Median household income$65,455
$100k+ households36.9%
$150k+ households13.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,267
Attached single-family14
Small multifamily43
Large multifamily83
Mobile homes307
Housing mix
Single-family share73.3%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share7.3%
Mobile-home share17.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied990
Renter-occupied264
Vacant units475
Home value & age
Median home value$105,900
Owner homes $300k+10%
Owner homes $500k+2.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1963
Older-home share77.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,199
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 347 hail, 373 wind, and 48 tornado reports in Perkins County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 31, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Perkins County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Perkins County is 4.50″. It was reported near Prairie City, SD on August 11, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Perkins 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 Perkins County address?

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