HailEvidence → Brandon, SD → 2026-05-17
Did it hail in Brandon, SD on May 17, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Brandon, SD on May 17, 2026, with hail up to 1.50" (ping pong ball 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 Brandon on 2026-05-17
Distances are from the Brandon city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:02 UTC | Valley Springs, Minnehaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.1 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 21:45 UTC | 2 SE Sioux Falls, Minnehaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 21:47 UTC | 4 SSE Sioux Falls, Lincoln | SPC · preliminary |
6.2 mi, hail: “(FSD)”
8.1 mi, wind: “Large tree limbs down. (FSD)”
9.5 mi, hail: “(FSD)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-17?
City-level reports won't settle a claim dispute — the question is what was recorded near your address. The verification report lists every NWS-recorded event within 1, 3 and 10 miles of a specific address, with this date highlighted as a plain-English finding, formatted for an insurance appeal.
Verify your address — $29 Brandon hail historysources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12