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Gregory County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Gregory County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 3 hail reports with hail up to 2.5", among 62 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 59 high-wind reports with gusts up to 78 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.

Map of Gregory County, South Dakota showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Gregory County, South Dakota. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Gregory County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Gregory County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

62
Events (12 mo)
3
Hail
59
Wind
0
Tornado
2.5"
Max hail
78
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 17, 2026 wind event near 6 NNE Herrick, Gregory County, South Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 17, 2026 wind event (76 mph) near 6 NNE Herrick. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Gregory County

Current NEXRAD radar over Gregory County, South Dakota with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Gregory County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 1 NWS warning — hail to 2.5", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 18, 2026 storm activity in Gregory County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Mesonet station 283 SD RWIS Dixon. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Dixon

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Gregory County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Hailed for around one-half hour... with some as large as quarters at times. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 7 NNE Burke

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 storm activity in Gregory County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Personal weather station reported 66 mph wind gust at 2:04 am CDT. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 1 WSW Fairfax

“Personal weather station reported 61 mph wind gust at 2:23 am CDT. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 13 NE Burke

Saturday, June 27, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 71 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Gregory County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Mesonet station 307 SD RWIS Dallas. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Dallas

“Mesonet station 244 SD RWIS Ft. Randall Dam. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Pickstown

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

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...Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, and Bon Homme Counties. WHEN...Until 1 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...Variable winds gusting as high as 60 to 75 mph behind departing thunderstorms. WHERE...Charles Mix, Douglas, and Gregory Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“WHAT...West winds gusting as high as 60 to 75 mph behind departing thunderstorms. WHERE...Charles Mix, Douglas, and Gregory Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

Monday, June 8, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 73 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 8, 2026 storm activity in Gregory County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“A personal weather station near Fairfax recorded a 72.9 mph wind gust. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 3 ENE Fairfax

“A personal weather station near Herrick recorded a wind gust of 65 mph. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 6 NNE Herrick

Sunday, May 17, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 78 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 17, 2026 storm activity in Gregory County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Via personal weather station. Exact time estimated via radar. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 6 NNE Herrick

“Mesonet station 244 SD RWIS Ft. Randall Dam. (FSD)”

SPC verified report · 2 WSW Pickstown

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Charles Mix, Gregory, Bon Homme, and Yankton Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Charles Mix, Gregory, Bon Homme, and Yankton Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Charles Mix, Gregory, Bon Homme, and Yankton Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“WHAT...North winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Charles Mix, Gregory, Bon Homme, and Yankton Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Charles Mix, Douglas, and Gregory Counties. WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

5 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gregory County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Gregory County, SD?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 62 severe weather events in Gregory 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 Gregory County recently?

Yes — 3 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.

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