Bennett County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in Bennett County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 36 hail reports with hail up to 2.5", among 71 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 35 high-wind reports with gusts up to 83 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.
Bennett County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Bennett County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Bennett 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, August 8, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1111 PM CDT /1011 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Sunrise Housing, or 7 miles northeast of Martin, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 949 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Allen, or 10 miles northwest of Martin, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 244 PM MDT /344 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Black Pipe, or 27 miles northeast of Martin, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Norris and Black Pipe.”
“At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Thunder Valley, or 35 miles north of Pine Ridge, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 457 PM MDT /557 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Norris to 9 miles southwest of Spring Creek, or extending from 21 miles west of White River to 31 miles east of Martin, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.5" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 E Martin SPC verified report
Thursday, July 9, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 431 PM MDT /531 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Vetal, or 23 miles northeast of Martin, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Harrington and Vetal.”
“At 335 PM MDT /435 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Norris, or 27 miles southwest of White River, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“At 632 AM MDT, Doppler radar and weather stations were tracking gusty thunderstorm outflow winds from 9 miles south of Angostura Reservoir to 11 miles south of Sunrise Housing, or extending from 18 miles south of Hot Springs to 11 miles south of Martin, moving north at 20 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 MPH. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
“At 533 AM MDT /633 AM CDT/, Doppler radar and weather stations were tracking gusty thunderstorm outflow winds extending from near Dry Wood Housing to 22 miles south of Spring Creek, or extending from 20 miles northwest of Pine Ridge to 39 miles southeast of Martin, moving northeast at 25 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 MPH.”
- Wind 66 mph 8 WSW Swett SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 28, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 83 mph
“At 1052 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Batesland, or 22 miles west of Martin, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Batesland, Yellow Bear Canyon and Allen.”
“At 1018 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Batesland, or 21 miles west of Martin, moving north at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 2" Vetal SPC verified report
- Wind 83 mph 3 NNE Harrington SPC verified report
- Wind 81 mph 4 ENE Martin SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 933 PM CDT /833 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eagle Nest Butte, or 20 miles north of Martin, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 915 PM MDT /1015 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lacreek Wildlife Refuge, or 6 miles southeast of Martin, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1118 PM MDT /1218 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hisle, or 13 miles north of Martin, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Parmelee, Upper Cut Meat, He Dog, Hisle and northwestern Rosebud Reservation.”
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 66 mph
- Wind 66 mph 4 ENE Martin SPC verified report
Friday, June 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1101 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sunrise Housing, or near Martin, moving east at 40 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 MPH and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 131 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles southeast of Porcupine Butte Housing, or 17 miles northeast of Pine Ridge, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 315 AM MDT/415 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles south of Tuthill, or 12 miles southeast of Martin, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 924 PM MDT/1024 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Murdo to near Upper Cut Meat. Movement was east at 25 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 MPH and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 920 PM MDT/1020 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking multiple strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 2 miles east of George Town to 4 miles northeast of LaCreek North Housing to 5 miles southeast of Slim Buttes Housing. Movement was east at 25 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 MPH and dime to nickel size hail.”
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1228 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Allen to 2 miles northwest of Merriman. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1157 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 3 miles west of Kyle North Route Housing to 6 miles south of Wakpamni. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 342 PM MDT/442 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Harrington, or 26 miles east of Martin, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Dry lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 856 PM MDT/956 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of Upper Cut Meat to 2 miles southwest of Harrington to 5 miles northwest of Cody. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea to half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 847 PM MDT/947 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 2 miles north of Minuteman Missile Visitors Center to 6 miles west of Wanblee to near Swett. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“A strong cold front will move through the area this evening. Wind gusts to 55 mph will be possible as the front passes, with gusty winds lasting a few hours. A few localized gusts to around 60 mph are possible. Winds will drop off quickly late this evening and overnight.”
- Wind 55 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
- Wind 80 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 80 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
- Wind 80 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 555 PM MST/655 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Takini to 6 miles east of Cedar Pass to 2 miles southeast of Goose Neck Housing. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwestern, and the Black Hills of South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ this afternoon. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 75 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ this evening to 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
- Wind 80 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, October 3, 2025
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 71 mph
- Wind 71 mph 4 ENE Martin SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph 3 NNE Harrington SPC verified report
Monday, September 22, 2025
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 643 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles north of LaCreek North Housing, or 7 miles north of Martin, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 642 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles south of Kyle to 3 miles east of Batesland to 5 miles northwest of Merriman. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Bennett County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Bennett County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 71 severe weather events in Bennett 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 Bennett County recently?
Yes — 36 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.5" 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 Bennett 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.