Hyde 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 Hyde County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 18 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 68 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 50 high-wind reports with gusts up to 131 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.
Hyde County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Hyde County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Hyde 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 64 mph
“Mesonet station HIHS2 Highmore (SD Mesonet). (ABR)”
- Wind 64 mph 1 WNW Highmore SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75"
“Facebook picture of several hail stones the size of a golfball. Time estimated based on radar. (ABR)”
“still hailing at the time of report. (ABR)”
- Hail 1.75" 15 WNW Polo SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 14 SSE Seneca SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“Photo of quarter sized hail relayed by the Hyde County Emergency Manager. (ABR)”
“At 327 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Highmore to near Etbauer Hill to near Chamberlain. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.”
- Hail 1" 18 N Holabird SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 28, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 131 mph
“131 mph peak wind on an Ambient Weather station. (ABR)”
“Pictures show widespread damage across Highmore... including trees uprooted and snapped... damage to buildings and dented grain bin... knocked over farm items and trail (ABR)”
- Wind 131 mph 4 ESE Holabird SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Highmore SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 SE Holabird SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1129 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles west of Polo to near Highmore to Stephan to near Lower Brule. 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... Miller, Highmore, Lower Brule, St.”
“At 1119 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bowdle to near Onaka to 13 miles west of Polo. 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 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Sully, Faulk, Potter, Walworth, 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 Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 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...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Sully, Faulk, Potter, Walworth, and Spink Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Mesonet station 215 Polo 17 W JCT SD47/SD26 (SDDOT). (ABR)”
“At 253 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers and a weak few thunderstorms along a line extending from near Seneca to near Cottonwood Lake Near Agar to near Chantier Creek Recreation Area. Movement was east 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 63 mph 17 W Polo SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Mesonet station 183 Macs Corner (SDDOT). (ABR)”
“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.”
- Wind 59 mph 1 NE Stephan SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 4, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1003 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles west of Miller Dale Colony, or 13 miles southeast of Highmore, moving southeast at 30 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.”
“At 936 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Highmore, moving southeast at 30 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... Miller Dale Colony and Ree Heights.”
- Hail 0.88" Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 819 PM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Degrey Rec Area, or 13 miles south of Blunt, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1019 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Degrey Rec Area, or 18 miles south of Blunt, moving northeast 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 124 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stone Lake to 8 miles north of Ree Heights to near Vayland. Movement was north at 45 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... Redfield, Miller, Faulkton, Bowdle, Tulare, St.”
“At 1248 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Degrey Rec Area to 9 miles east of Stephan to near Gann Valley. Movement was north at 40 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Spink, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Deuel, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, Faulk, and Potter Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Faulk, Spink, Hyde, Hand, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hyde, Lyman, and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Gusty winds may also cause blowing dust to occasionally reduce visibility, especially near open fields.”
- Wind 55 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...West 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 35 percent across south central South Dakota. 35 to 50 percent over north central South Dakota.”
- Wind 80 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 80 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 80 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Down to between 20 and 35 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”
- Wind 65 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday afternoon 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday afternoon 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 55 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, Dewey, and Potter Counties. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. 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 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, Dewey, and Potter Counties. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ 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...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Wind gusts will generally remain below 60 mph through the evening hours. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 12 AM CST /11 PM MST/ this evening. Wind gusts ranging from 35 to 55 mph this evening with areas of light snow and blowing snow.”
- Wind 55 mph Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, and Sully Counties. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ this afternoon. 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 Hyde County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Hyde County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 68 severe weather events in Hyde 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 Hyde County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Hyde 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.