HailEvidence → Fairburn, SD → 2026-08-11
Did it hail in Fairburn, SD on August 11, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Fairburn, SD on August 11, 2026, with hail up to 3.60" (tea cup 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 Fairburn on 2026-08-11
Distances are from the Fairburn city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 22:39 UTC | 3 W Fairburn, Custer | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.6 mi | Hail | 2.75" (baseball) | 22:37 UTC | 4 WSW Fairburn, Custer | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.8 mi | Hail | 3.40" (tea cup) | 21:35 UTC | 3 SSW Hermosa, Custer | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Hail | 3.60" (tea cup) | 21:35 UTC | 2 SSW Hermosa, Custer | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.2 mi | Hail | 3.00" (tea cup) | 21:33 UTC | 2 SW Hermosa, Custer | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.9 mi | Hail | 2.25" (hen egg) | 21:35 UTC | 1 SSW Hermosa, Custer | SPC · preliminary |
2.6 mi, hail: “Only a few stones reaching ping pong ball size. Report via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
3.6 mi, hail: “Via Spotter Network. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
7.8 mi, hail: “Measured along Highway 79. Via Spotter Network. Time adjusted based on radar. (UNR)”
8.5 mi, hail: “Measured along Highway 79 a bit further north than previous report. Via Spotter Network. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
9.2 mi, hail: “Along Highway 36. Photo via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-08-12