HailEvidence → Golden View Colony, SD → 2026-05-31
Did it hail in Golden View Colony, SD on May 31, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 2 hail reports within 10 miles of Golden View Colony, SD on May 31, 2026, with hail up to 1.75" (golf 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 Golden View Colony on 2026-05-31
Distances are from the Golden View Colony city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 2.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 23:16 UTC | 5 N Bridgewater, McCook | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.3 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 23:51 UTC | 2 N Canistota, McCook | SPC · preliminary |
5.7 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)”
9.3 mi, hail: “Most hail was pea to quarter sized... but a few were as big as golf balls. Farm fields further north are more damaged than his. (FSD)”
Was your property hit on 2026-05-31?
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