Custer County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Custer County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 16 hail reports with hail up to 3.6", among 29 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 13 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 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.
Custer County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Custer County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Custer 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3.6", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Measured along Highway 79 a bit further north than previous report. Via Spotter Network. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
“Reported via Spotter Network along Riverside Rd. Time adjusted based on radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 3.6" 2 SSW Hermosa SPC verified report
- Hail 3" 13 E Buffalo Gap SPC verified report
- Hail 3" 7 W Hermosa SPC verified report
- Hail 2.75" 5 WNW Hermosa SPC verified report
- Hail 2.75" 4 WSW Fairburn SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 12 ENE Buffalo Gap SPC verified report
Friday, July 31, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
“Report and photo via social media confirming golf ball size hail fell in Argyle. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 1.75" Argyle SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 SSW Custer SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Tree down along Wildlife Loop Rd. Power out. Report via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
“Branches broken off of trees. Localized flooding at RV sites. (UNR)”
- Wind 65 mph 3 WSW Fairburn SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 8 WNW Fairburn SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 8 WNW Fairburn SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 9 WNW Fairburn SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 ENE Custer SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 ENE Custer SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.25"
“1 Inj Hail lasted 30 minutes. Ground covered. Numerous stones larger than golf ball size. Largest stones estimated at over 2 inches in diameter per photos. 1 pe (UNR)”
- Hail 2.25" 5 NNW Pringle SPC verified report
- Hail 2" 5 SSW Custer SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
“Photo submitted via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
“Most stones dime size. A few quarters mixed in. Video via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 1.25" Custer SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 WNW Custer SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 NNW Custer SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 10 E Custer SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 7 ESE Folsom SPC verified report
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Wind Cave Visitors Cent SPC verified report
Friday, June 5, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
- Wind 59 mph 5 WNW Jewel Cave SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 67 mph
- Wind 67 mph 8 SSW Folsom SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 8 SSW Folsom SPC verified report
Sunday, September 14, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
- Wind 59 mph 10 W Jewel Cave SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Custer County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 29 severe weather events in Custer 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 Custer County recently?
Yes — 16 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.6" 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 Custer 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.