HailEvidence → Rapid Valley, SD → 2026-08-18
Did it hail in Rapid Valley, SD on August 18, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Rapid Valley, SD on August 18, 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 Rapid Valley on 2026-08-18
Distances are from the Rapid Valley city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 6.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 mi | Hail | 1.25" (half dollar) | 02:08 UTC | 4 S Dwtn Rapid City, Pennington | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.1 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 02:06 UTC | 5 SSW Dwtn Rapid City, Pennington | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:02 UTC | 4 SSW Dwtn Rapid City, Pennington | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.4 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 01:59 UTC | 4 WSW Dwtn Rapid City, Pennington | SPC · preliminary |
| 8.9 mi | Hail | 1.50" (ping pong ball) | 02:01 UTC | 5 SW Dwtn Rapid City, Pennington | SPC · preliminary |
| 9.4 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:03 UTC | 5 NE Rockerville, Pennington | SPC · preliminary |
6.7 mi, hail: “(UNR)”
7.1 mi, hail: “Report sent to media livestream then relayed via Slack. (UNR)”
7.8 mi, hail: “Report sent to media livestream then relayed via Slack. (UNR)”
8.4 mi, hail: “Time estimated via radar. (UNR)”
8.9 mi, hail: “Report sent to media livestream then relayed via Slack (UNR)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-08-19