HailEvidence → Crooks, SD → 2026-08-20
Did it hail in Crooks, SD on August 20, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Crooks, SD on August 20, 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 Crooks on 2026-08-20
Distances are from the Crooks city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 00:10 UTC | 3 NE Crooks, Minnehaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.2 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 00:10 UTC | 4 NE Crooks, Minnehaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.1 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:15 UTC | 5 ENE Crooks, Minnehaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.5 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 00:02 UTC | 5 NW Crooks, Minnehaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:14 UTC | 2 W Baltic, Minnehaha | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.5 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 00:00 UTC | 2 W Hartford, Minnehaha | SPC · preliminary |
2.8 mi, hail: “Minor leaf damage. (FSD)”
4.2 mi, hail: “Hail may have been larger. The hail was still quarter size when found in the grass over 30 minutes after it fell. (FSD)”
5.1 mi, hail: “Report and photo via social media. (FSD)”
5.5 mi, hail: “Photo posted to social media. Time estimated based on radar. (FSD)”
7.4 mi, hail: “Report relayed from NWS Aberdeen office. (FSD)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-08-21