Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 6 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 8 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 2 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 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.
Lawrence County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lawrence County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Storm exposure for an address in Lawrence 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 — wind gusts up to 65 mph
- Wind 65 mph 4 W Dwtn Spearfish SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
“Mixed hail sizes up to half-dollar size. (UNR)”
- Hail 1.25" 1 NNE Brownsville SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“1 mile west of Merritt. Photo via social media. Time estimated based on report and radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 1.5" 1 NNW Nemo SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 6 SW Nemo SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large outdoor tent structure destroyed. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Wind Unknown Nemo SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
- Hail 1.5" 2 WNW Dwtn Spearfish SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5"
“Hail covered the ground to a depth of over 1 inch. Largest stones estimated at ping pong ball size. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
“Large amounts of hail covered the ground. Largest stones ping pong ball size. No wind. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 1.5" Nemo SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 2 NNE Brownsville SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lawrence County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 30, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 8 severe weather events in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Lawrence 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.
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