Pennington County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Pennington County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 18 hail reports with hail up to 3", among 49 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 31 high-wind reports with gusts up to 79 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Pennington County
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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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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
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3"
“Along Hart Ranch Rd W. Photo received via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
“Along Bogus Jim Rd. Photo via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 3" 3 ESE Rockerville SPC verified report
- Hail 2.5" 3 NNW Johnson Siding SPC verified report
- Hail 2.5" Rockerville SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 WNW Hill City SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 79 mph
“Measured on a personal weather station. (UNR)”
“Multiple vehicles on Interstate 90 near Wasta reported to be rolled over due to severe thunderstorm winds. Nearby measured wind gusts of 79 MPH...72 MPH...and 69 MPH. T (UNR)”
- Wind 79 mph 3 NW Wasta SPC verified report
- Wind 76 mph 3 S Creighton SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 3 SSE Silver City SPC verified report
- Wind 67 mph 3 S Creighton SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 5 ESE Owanka SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Wasta SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 67 mph
- Wind 67 mph 5 WNW New Underwood SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 3 NNW Scenic SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 66 mph
- Wind 66 mph 3 S Creighton SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
- Hail 1.25" 1 ENE Mount Rushmore SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Hill City SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Deerfield SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 5 SE Deerfield SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Reported via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 1.75" 4 WNW New Underwood SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph Wasta SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 19 NNE Creighton SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 3 NW Wasta SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 NE Rockerville SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 19 NNE Creighton SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 67 mph
“Large tree down in the Spring Brook Acres area. Time estimated. (UNR)”
- Wind 67 mph 5 WNW New Underwood SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph Rapid City Arpt SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 SW Dwtn Rapid City SPC verified report
Friday, June 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 8 S Wall SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 3 NW Wasta SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph
- Wind 72 mph 2 ENE Rockerville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Dwtn Rapid City SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" 2 WSW Dwtn Rapid City SPC verified report
Sunday, June 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 2 SSE Dwtn Rapid City SPC verified report
Thursday, June 4, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 1 E Hill City SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 SE Deerfield SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Wind 61 mph 3 NW Wasta SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 76 mph
- Wind 76 mph 3 NW Wasta SPC verified report
- Wind 74 mph 8 S Wall SPC verified report
- Wind 74 mph 6 ESE Scenic SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 3 NW Wasta SPC verified report
- Wind 68 mph 3 NNW Scenic SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Pennington County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 49 severe weather events in Pennington County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Pennington County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 3" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.