Brown County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Brown County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 14 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 73 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 59 high-wind reports with gusts up to 84 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 30, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Brown County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Brown County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Storm exposure for an address in Brown County
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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.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Report and photo relayed via Facebook. Time estimated by Radar. (ABR)”
- Hail 1.5" 4 NE Verdon SPC verified report
Monday, August 24, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph
- Wind 63 mph Westport SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 559 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles northeast of Spring Creek Colony, or 17 miles northeast of Leola, moving southeast at 30 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. The strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.75" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 25, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph
“Weatherlink station 3.2 east of Groton. (ABR)”
“ASOS station KABR Aberdeen Rgnl AP. (ABR)”
- Wind 72 mph 2 E Groton SPC verified report
- Wind 69 mph 2 W Richmond Lake Rec A SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 1 SSE Aberdeen Regional SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 1 SSE Aberdeen Regional SPC verified report
Friday, July 24, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Photo sent of 2 inch hail 10 miles north of Aberdeen. Time estimated by radar. (ABR)”
“Law enforcement relayed a report of estimated 60-70 mph wind and quarter sized hail at 118th Street and US 281. Report relayed by Brown County EM. (ABR)”
- Hail 2" 3 SSE Westport SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 4 NNE Hutterville Colon SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 NNW Westport SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Barnard SPC verified report
Sunday, July 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1035 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 18 miles north of Hecla to 6 miles north of Frederick, or extending from 27 miles northwest of Britton to 24 miles northeast of Leola, moving southeast at 45 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1232 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Opitz Lake to near Andover to near Warner to near Cravens Corner. Movement was southeast at 40 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 Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1125 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rutland to 7 miles northwest of Westwood Colony to Forbes to near Venturia. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
8 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 74 mph
“KABR ASOS Station reported a peak wind gust of 68 miles per hour. (ABR)”
“Mesonet station AWMS2 Aberdeen 10WSW (SD Mesonet). (ABR)”
- Wind 68 mph 1 SSE Aberdeen Regional SPC verified report
- Wind 74 mph 6 W Barnard SPC verified report
- Wind 71 mph 4 ESE Mina SPC verified report
- Wind 64 mph 2 SW Westport SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 7 S Claremont SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph Warner SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 5 ESE Bath SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Aberdeen SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 7 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 64 mph
“WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Brown County. WHEN...Until 2 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Edmunds, Faulk, McPherson, Brown, and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until 2 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 64 mph 6 SW Stratford SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" Groton SPC verified report
Sunday, June 28, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 75 mph
“Mesonet station GOTS2 Groton 9 NNE (SD Mesonet). (ABR)”
“At 116 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Ludden to near Putney. Movement was northeast at 45 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 75 mph 2 ENE Aberdeen SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 7 S Claremont SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Public report on Facebook... with photo of a dumpster having been blown over by the winds. Time estimated by radar. (ABR)”
- Wind Unknown Groton SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
8 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 78 mph
“ASOS station KABR Aberdeen Rgnl AP. (ABR)”
“Mesonet station GOTS2 Groton 9 NNE (SD Mesonet). (ABR)”
- Wind 78 mph 2 WNW Richmond Lake Rec SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 1 SSE Aberdeen Regional SPC verified report
- Wind 66 mph 7 S Claremont SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Columbia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Aberdeen SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Columbia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Aberdeen SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 N Aberdeen SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 314 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stratford to near Chelsea to near Faulkton to 10 miles east of Stone Lake. Movement was southeast at 40 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.”
“At 244 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hecla to near Westport to near Mina Lake Rec Area. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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 0.5" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 84 mph
“personal weather station. A small building at a football field also destroyed. (ABR)”
“Video of strong winds and tree damage from storm via facebook. Time estimated from Radar. (ABR)”
- Wind 84 mph Frederick SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hecla SPC verified report
Thursday, May 14, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Brown, Marshall, Roberts, Walworth, Edmunds, Day, Dewey, Potter, Faulk and Grant. WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”
“Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected to persist through the afternoon hours today. Localized stronger wind gusts of more than 50 mph will be possible as the result of sprinkles or brief showers moving through this morning into the afternoon. This will lead to patchy to areas of blowing dust and reduced visibilities between 1 to 3 miles.”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South Dakota, Brown, Marshall, Roberts, Day, Spink, Clark, Codington, Grant, Hamlin and Deuel. WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South Dakota, Brown, Marshall, Roberts, Day, Spink, Clark, Codington, Grant, Hamlin and Deuel. WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...McPherson, Brown, Marshall, and Roberts Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1128 PM CDT/1028 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles north of Glenham to near Hillsview to 6 miles northwest of North Scatterwood Lake. Movement was northeast at 60 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 Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Minnesota, Big Stone and Traverse Counties. In South Dakota, Brown, Clark, Codington, Day, Grant, Marshall, Roberts, and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Brown and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Brown and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. WHERE...Brown and Spink Counties. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Brown and Spink Counties. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 4 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...Brown and Spink Counties. WHEN...From Thursday evening through late Thursday night. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Brown, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, Roberts, and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Brown, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, Roberts, and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Brown, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, Roberts, and Spink Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Brown, Clark, Codington, Day, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, Marshall, Roberts, and Spink Counties. WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Brown County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Brown County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 30, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 73 severe weather events in Brown 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 Brown County recently?
Yes — 14 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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