Aurora County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026
Has it hailed in Aurora County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 1 hail report with hail up to 1.5", among 57 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 56 high-wind reports with gusts up to 76 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Aurora County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Aurora County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Aurora County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Mesonet station 214 SD RWIS Plankinton. (FSD)”
- Wind 62 mph 5 W Plankinton SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“A cluster of rain and embedded thunderstorms will be capable of producing sporadic wind gusts of 50 to 55 MPH through 6 AM. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.”
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Report via social media. Time estimated via radar. (FSD)”
- Hail 1.5" 4 WNW Mount Vernon SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 10 W Letcher SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms continue to bring occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90 corridor this evening. Showers and storms diminish near and after sunset. If you have outdoor activities through this evening and see showers approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.”
“Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will bring occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90 corridor early this evening. The main threat will be near and west of I-29 through 7 pm, spreading east of I-29 from 6 pm to 8 pm. If you have outdoor activities during this time and see showers approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.”
- Wind 60 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Variable winds gusting as high as 60 to 70 mph behind departing thunderstorms. WHERE...Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, and Turner Counties. WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT early this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 76 mph
“A personal weather station northeast of Platte recorded a 76 mph wind gust. (FSD)”
“An SDDOT site west of Plankinton recorded a 67 mph wind gust. (FSD)”
- Wind 76 mph 11 NNE Platte SPC verified report
- Wind 67 mph 5 W Plankinton SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 69 mph
“Mesonet station WTES2 White Lake (SD Mesonet). (FSD)”
- Wind 69 mph 1 ENE White Lake SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Photo of blown in grain bins via EM. Time estimated via radar. (FSD)”
- Wind 58 mph 4 SW Stickney SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 ESE Stickney SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 27, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida.”
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 75 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”
- Wind 75 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and south central South Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to noon CST today.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, west winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and south central South Dakota. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the Wind Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to noon CST today.”
- Wind 60 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central and south central South Dakota. WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock.”
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, January 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”
“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.”
“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Aurora County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Aurora County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 57 severe weather events in Aurora County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Aurora County recently?
Yes — 1 hail report in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Aurora County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.