HailEvidence → Martin, SD → 2026-08-24
Did it hail in Martin, SD on August 24, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 5 hail reports within 10 miles of Martin, SD on August 24, 2026, with hail up to 2.50" (tennis 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 Martin on 2026-08-24
Distances are from the Martin city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 00:24 UTC | Martin, Bennett | SPC · preliminary |
| 0.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:27 UTC | Martin, Bennett | SPC · preliminary |
| 1.1 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 00:25 UTC | 1 N Martin, Bennett | SPC · preliminary |
| 3.4 mi | Hail | 2.50" (tennis ball) | 00:22 UTC | 4 NW Martin, Bennett | SPC · preliminary |
| 4.9 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 00:14 UTC | 5 W Martin, Bennett | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.5 mi | Wind | 64 mph | 00:52 UTC | 8 NE Martin, Bennett | SPC · preliminary |
0.4 mi, hail: “A few of the largest stones reached ping pong ball size but most were smaller. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
0.4 mi, hail: “Nickel to quarter size near the southern edge of the storm core. Hail still falling as of 643 PM MDT. Reported via social media. (UNR)”
1.1 mi, hail: “Report and photo via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
3.4 mi, hail: “Reported via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
4.9 mi, hail: “Photo via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-08-25