Pennington 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 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 12 months, together with 31 high-wind reports with gusts up to 79 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 7, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Pennington County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Pennington County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Storm exposure for an address in Pennington 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.
Monday, September 7, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 67 mph
- Wind 67 mph Rapid City Arpt SPC verified report
Sunday, August 30, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph
- Wind 66 mph 3 NW Wasta SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 3 NW Wasta SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 1 W Box Elder SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 5 WNW New Underwood SPC verified report
Sunday, August 23, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
“Via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 1.75" Pactola Resv SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Hail 1.5" 4 WSW Dwtn Rapid City SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 3 NNW Scenic SPC verified report
Sunday, August 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down on a pickup truck in Green Valley. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Wind Unknown 3 W Rapid City Arpt SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
9 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3", wind gusts up to 79 mph
“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
- Wind 79 mph 3 NW Wasta SPC verified report
- Wind 76 mph 3 S Creighton SPC verified report
- Wind 67 mph 3 S Creighton SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 5 ESE Owanka SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 WNW Hill City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Wasta SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
- Hail 1.5" 3 SSE Silver City SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 29, 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
Thursday, July 2, 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
5 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 60 mph 8 S Wall SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 3 NW Wasta 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 72 mph
- Wind 72 mph 2 ENE Rockerville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Dwtn Rapid City SPC verified report
Monday, June 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" 2 WSW Dwtn Rapid City SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 SSE Dwtn Rapid City SPC verified report
Thursday, June 4, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Wind 61 mph 3 NW Wasta SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 E Hill City SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 SE Deerfield 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 on Sep 7, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 49 severe weather events in Pennington 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 Pennington County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3" 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 Pennington 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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