HailEvidence → Bridgewater, SD → 2026-05-31
Did it hail in Bridgewater, SD on May 31, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Bridgewater, SD on May 31, 2026, with hail up to 1.00" (quarter 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 Bridgewater on 2026-05-31
Distances are from the Bridgewater city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 3.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 mi | Tornado | UNK | 23:07 UTC | 1 NW Bridgewater, McCook | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:16 UTC | 5 N Bridgewater, McCook | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 22:30 UTC | 1 WSW Emery, Hanson | SPC · preliminary |
1.3 mi, tornado: “Tornado is kicking up dust from the ground now. (FSD)”
4.8 mi, hail: “Hail was jagged... with some as long as a quarter... but most of it was pea to nickel sized. Heavy rainfall so far has been 1.75 inch. (FSD)”
7.4 mi, hail: “Very heavy rain along with penny to quarter sized hail. Rainfall is already over 3 inches. (FSD)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-06-12