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Ziebach 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 Ziebach County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 23 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 51 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 84 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.

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

Ziebach County hail map

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

51
Events (12 mo)
23
Hail
28
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
84
Max wind (mph)
Aug 30, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 17, 2026 wind event near 1 WSW Red Elm, Ziebach County, South Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 17, 2026 wind event (84 mph) near 1 WSW Red Elm. 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.

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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

5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 30, 2026 storm activity in Ziebach 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.

“At 714 PM CDT /614 PM MDT/, doppler radar was tracking strong outflow winds extending from 6 miles west of South Eagle Butte to near Red Shirt Table Overlook, or extending from 13 miles east of Dupree to 26 miles east of Hot Springs, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“At 541 PM MDT, doppler radar was tracking strong outflow winds extending from near Bridger to near Red Shirt, or extending from 30 miles south of Faith to 31 miles northeast of Hot Springs, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Blowing dust may reduce visibility at times.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Saturday, August 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, August 29, 2026 storm activity in Ziebach 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.

“At 916 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northwest of Intersection of Highway 63 and BIA Road 8, or 13 miles southeast of Dupree, moving northeast at 20 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“At 849 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Intersection of Cherry Creek and Sunnybrook Roads, or 12 miles south of Dupree, moving northeast at 45 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Monday, August 24, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 410 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Milesville, or 33 miles south of Dupree, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Cherry Creek and Milesville.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“At 351 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Intersection of Highway 63 and BIA Road 8, or 18 miles southeast of Dupree, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Monday, August 17, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 84 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 17, 2026 storm activity in Ziebach 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.

“At 943 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Opal, or 15 miles west of Faith, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Faith, Red Scaffold and Durkee Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“At 325 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Takini, or 25 miles southeast of Faith, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Cherry Creek, Red Scaffold and Takini.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Thursday, July 30, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 632 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 12 miles northeast of Thunder Butte to 8 miles south of Intersection of Cherry Creek and Sunnybrook Roads, or extending from 20 miles north of Dupree to 20 miles south of Dupree, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“At 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Glad Valley to near Red Scaffold, or extending from 23 miles north of Dupree to 19 miles south of Faith, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 806 PM MDT, automated weather station observations confirmed a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles northeast of Marcus to near Kyle North Route Housing, or extending from 17 miles southwest of Faith to 31 miles northwest of Martin, moving east at 15 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 MPH and pea size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 307 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bridger, or 31 miles south of Faith, moving north at 20 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Bridger, Howes, Red Scaffold and Takini.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“Photos from the public of trees down...damage to outbuildings...part of a roof peeled off a residence...and wires down in the Red Scaffold area. Time estimated based on (UNR)”

SPC verified report · Red Scaffold

Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 25, 2026 storm activity in Ziebach 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.

“At 350 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Howes, or 32 miles south of Faith, moving east at 25 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... Bridger.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Friday, July 3, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Ziebach 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.

“At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bridger, or 33 miles south of Faith, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Bridger and Takini.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“At 449 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from near White Owl to 5 miles north of Ottumwa, or extending from 34 miles southwest of Faith to 25 miles northeast of Philip, moving northeast at 20 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 MPH and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 2, 2026 storm activity in Ziebach 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.

“At 739 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Takini to 10 miles southwest of Plainview, or extending from 24 miles south of Faith to 39 miles south of Faith, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Plainview, Howes and Takini.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“At 353 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Usta, or 22 miles north of Faith, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Monday, June 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1203 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Takini to over Delta 9 Missile Silo, or extending from 29 miles south of Faith to 26 miles west of Philip, moving north at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph

Thursday, June 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 62 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Ziebach 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.

“At 942 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 8 miles northeast of Dupree to 7 miles southeast of Kirley, or extending from 8 miles northeast of Dupree to 34 miles northeast of Philip, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 915 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Thunder Butte, or 14 miles northwest of Dupree, moving southeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“At 840 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bison, or 29 miles south of Lemmon, moving southeast at 55 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1056 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles north of Faith to 9 miles north of Ottumwa. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Ziebach 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.

“At 632 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles east of Billsburg to 5 miles northeast of Nowlin to 4 miles west of Belvidere. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Dry lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Saturday, March 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“A strong cold front will move through the area this evening. Wind gusts to 55 mph will be possible as the front passes, with gusty winds lasting a few hours. A few localized gusts to around 60 mph are possible. Winds will drop off quickly late this evening and overnight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ this morning to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 513 PM MST, trained weather spotters reported gusty showers along a line extending from White Owl to 3 miles east of Owanka to 7 miles west of Folsom. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday afternoon. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ this afternoon. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ this evening to 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ziebach County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 30, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 51 severe weather events in Ziebach 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 Ziebach County recently?

Yes — 23 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Ziebach County?

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