HailEvidence → Aurora, SD → 2026-08-06
Did it hail in Aurora, SD on August 6, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 3 hail reports within 10 miles of Aurora, SD on August 6, 2026, with hail up to 1.25" (half dollar size).
These are preliminary same-day SPC storm reports; the official Storm Events record for this date is compiled by NWS over the following weeks. This page updates when it lands.
Every recorded report near Aurora on 2026-08-06
Distances are from the Aurora city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 10:49 UTC | Brookings, Brookings | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.1 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 10:48 UTC | 1 ENE Brookings, Brookings | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.6 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 10:48 UTC | Brookings, Brookings | SPC · preliminary |
4.9 mi, hail: “Received an mPING report of Quarter (1.00 in.) sized hail in Brookings. (FSD)”
5.1 mi, hail: “Received a report of dimes sized hail with a few half dollar as well just northeast of Brookings. (FSD)”
5.6 mi, hail: “A trained spotter reported dime to quarter sized hail in Brookings. (FSD)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-08-08