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Butte County, SD hail & severe wind history
394 storm reports on file for Butte County between 2010-05-24 and 2026-06-18 — 174 hail and 220 severe thunderstorm wind. That averages 23.2 reports a year, and Jun is the busiest month.
Hail reports
174
10.2 per year
Largest hail
6"
softball+ size · 2015-06-19
Strongest gust
108 mph
94 kt · 2024-07-13
Reported damage
$1.7M
property + crop, as filed
Storm days
136
distinct days with a report
Busiest year
2016
35 reports
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Reports by month for the current filter — the shape of Butte County’s storm season.
| Date | Type | Size / gust | Nearest location | Report detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 18:02 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 6.92 mi WSW of Hoover | Estimated wind gust report at this location. |
| 2026-06-07 16:25 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | Wind gust reported at this location. |
| 2026-06-07 16:30 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 16.62 mi W of Castle Rock | SD Mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| 2026-06-06 23:12 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 12.8 mi NE of Newell | Estimated wind gust as this location. |
| 2025-09-11 18:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Newell | Trained spotter reported one inch hail with storm. |
| 2025-09-11 23:56 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | SD Mesonet station recorded wind gust. |
| 2025-08-13 15:24 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | SD Mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| 2025-08-13 15:30 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | .85 mi NW of Nisland | SD Mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| 2025-08-06 18:22 | Hail | 1" quarter | 7.4 mi W of Belle Fourche | Very gusty winds from all directions, but less than 60 mph. Very heavy rainfall. Hail report of one inch. |
| 2025-08-05 00:45 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 5.33 mi WSW of Belle Fourche | Trained spotter confirmed large hail up to 1.5 inches. |
| 2025-08-05 01:00 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | Public reported pea to nickel size hail. |
| 2025-07-26 19:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 11.76 mi N of Belle Fourche Airport | Public phone call report, estimated. |
| 2025-07-14 19:20 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 6.92 mi WSW of Hoover | SD Mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| 2025-07-14 19:25 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 6.92 mi WSW of Hoover | SD Mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| 2025-07-14 19:35 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 6.92 mi WSW of Hoover | SD Mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| 2025-07-05 18:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | SD Mesonet measured wind gust. |
| 2025-07-05 18:35 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | SD Mesonet measured wind gust. |
| 2025-07-05 18:40 | Wind | 58 kt 67 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | SD Mesonet measured wind gust. |
| 2025-07-05 18:50 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 5.72 mi NNE of Belle Fourche Airport | Spotter recorded wind gust. |
| 2025-07-05 18:50 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | SD Mesonet measured wind gust. |
| 2025-07-05 18:56 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | SD Mesonet measured wind gust. |
| 2025-07-05 19:20 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | .85 mi NW of Nisland | SD Mesonet measured wind gust. |
| 2025-07-05 19:30 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | .85 mi NW of Nisland | SD Mesonet measured wind gust. |
| 2025-07-05 19:35 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | .85 mi NW of Nisland | SD Mesonet measured wind gust. |
| 2025-07-05 19:55 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 12.8 mi NE of Newell | SD Mesonet measured wind gust. |
| 2025-06-28 14:01 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | SD Mesonet recorded gust. |
| 2025-06-28 14:15 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 5.72 mi NNE of Belle Fourche Airport | Trained spotter confirmed. |
| 2025-06-28 14:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 9.78 mi N of Belle Fourche Airport | Trained spotter report. |
| 2025-06-28 14:35 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | .85 mi SE of Belle Fourche Reservoir | Windows broken in the house and camper. |
| 2025-06-28 14:42 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 2.46 mi W of Nisland | Public estimated report. |
| 2025-06-28 14:42 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 2.46 mi W of Nisland | Public estimated wind gust report. |
| 2025-06-28 14:45 | Wind | 64 kt 74 mph | .85 mi NW of Nisland | SD Mesonet recorded gust. |
| 2025-06-28 14:50 | Wind | 74 kt 85 mph | .85 mi NW of Nisland | SD mesonet recorded gust. |
| 2025-06-28 15:00 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Vale | Public report. |
| 2025-06-28 15:00 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 0 mi N of Vale | Public estimated wind gust report. |
| 2025-06-28 22:35 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | SD mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| 2025-06-25 16:57 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | SD mesonet recorded wind gust. |
| 2025-06-15 19:01 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3.51 mi WSW of Vale | Spotter reported hail size, measured. |
| 2025-06-15 19:03 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3.51 mi WSW of Vale | Spotter reported hail size, measured. |
| 2024-09-17 17:50 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 30.19 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2024-09-17 17:56 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2024-09-15 22:36 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2024-09-15 22:54 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 6.92 mi WSW of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2024-08-11 11:26 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2024-07-13 20:44 | Wind | 94 kt 108 mph | 7 mi WSW of Hoover | Gusts of 60 to 108 mph for about 25 minutes. |
| 2024-07-13 20:45 | Wind | 89 kt 102 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | Gusts of 60 to around 100 mph for at least 15 minutes. |
| 2024-07-13 20:45 | Wind | 79 kt 91 mph | 9.71 mi NW of Hoover | Many trees were damaged and snapped off. Barn roof was partially torn off. Stockade damage. |
| 2024-07-13 20:56 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2024-07-13 21:04 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 12.8 mi NE of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2024-07-13 21:15 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 1 mi NNW of Nisland | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2024-06-27 17:29 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2024-06-27 18:24 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2024-05-29 15:43 | Wind | 60 kt 69 mph | 6.92 mi WSW of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2024-05-29 15:54 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 3 mi W of Vale | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2024-05-29 16:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2024-05-29 16:06 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2 mi WSW of Vale | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-09-04 13:52 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-09-04 13:52 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche Airport | Strong winds damaged 3 airplane hangers and 8 aircraft at Belle Fourche Municipal Airport. |
| 2023-09-04 14:12 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.21 mi ENE of Belle Fourche Reservoir | The strong winds lasted about 10 minutes. |
| 2023-09-04 14:36 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 6.92 mi WSW of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2023-09-04 14:46 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 12.8 mi NE of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2023-07-11 17:14 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 6 mi W of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-07-11 17:21 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 6.92 mi WSW of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2023-07-11 17:48 | Hail | 1" quarter | 13.72 mi ESE of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-06-28 18:31 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 9.6 mi NW of Belle Fourche Airport | Wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph. |
| 2023-06-28 18:31 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 9.6 mi NW of Belle Fourche Airport | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-06-27 13:41 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi WNW of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2023-06-23 16:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | 2 mi SE of Fruitdale | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-06-23 17:55 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 21.3 mi ENE of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-06-01 15:59 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2023-05-27 15:10 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 5 mi W of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-05-27 17:56 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 3 mi W of Vale | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2023-05-07 17:05 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-05-07 17:10 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-05-07 17:35 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5 mi NNE of Fruitdale | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2023-05-07 17:44 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Nisland | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-08-26 18:20 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Vale | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-08-17 13:30 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 9.78 mi N of Belle Fourche Airport | The spotter estimated wind gusts around 60 mph. |
| 2022-08-17 13:44 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-08-17 13:55 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 7 mi SW of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-07-10 20:25 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-06-29 13:55 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | The spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 mph. |
| 2022-06-13 18:35 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1 mi SW of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-06-12 15:59 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue |
| 2022-06-12 16:00 | Hail | 4" grapefruit | 2 mi NW of Belle Fourche | Wind-driven baseball to near softball sized hail caused extensive damage to property in the Belle Fourche area, especially on the north side of town. |
| 2022-06-12 16:00 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 2 mi NW of Belle Fourche | Wind-driven baseball to near softball sized hail caused extensive damage to property in the Belle Fourche area, especially on the north side of town. |
| 2022-06-12 16:00 | Wind | 70 kt 81 mph | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | A large tree was uprooted by the strong winds. |
| 2022-06-12 21:50 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-06-12 21:58 | Wind | 51 kt 59 mph | 7 mi WSW of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-06-11 19:21 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 2 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-06-11 19:25 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 6 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-06-11 19:27 | Wind | 80 kt 92 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-06-11 19:30 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche Reservoir | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-06-11 19:30 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Newell | Tree damage was reported in town. |
| 2022-06-11 19:40 | Wind | 65 kt 75 mph | 6 mi ENE of Belle Fourche Reservoir | Several large cottonwood trees and a few other trees were downed by the strong winds. |
| 2022-06-11 19:40 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Nisland | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-06-11 19:40 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Nisland | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-06-11 19:45 | Hail | 2" hen egg | 2 mi SE of Nisland | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-06-11 19:45 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 1 mi SW of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-06-11 19:48 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2 mi W of Vale | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2022-06-11 20:00 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 1 mi SW of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-06-09 15:05 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 5.21 mi ENE of Belle Fourche Reservoir | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2022-06-09 15:05 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 5.21 mi ENE of Belle Fourche Reservoir | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2022-06-09 15:20 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 3 mi S of Newell | Large branches were broken off of trees. |
| 2022-06-06 14:56 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-05-28 15:51 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-05-28 16:42 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 6.92 mi WSW of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2022-05-28 16:56 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2021-08-27 16:20 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 20.85 mi NW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2021-08-27 16:42 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi WNW of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: COOP Observer |
| 2021-08-27 16:42 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1 mi WNW of Hoover | Wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph. |
| 2021-08-23 15:43 | Wind | 73 kt 84 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: RAWS |
| 2021-07-22 15:40 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1 mi WNW of Hoover | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2021-07-08 15:23 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 6.81 mi NW of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2021-07-08 15:34 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 1 mi SW of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2021-07-08 15:34 | Hail | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2021-07-04 19:35 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 7 mi WSW of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2021-07-02 17:45 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2021-07-02 18:09 | Wind | 67 kt 77 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2021-06-19 15:50 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi SSE of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2021-06-19 16:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2021-06-10 18:52 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1 mi SSW of Belle Fourche | The spotter estimated wind gusts at near 70 mph. |
| 2021-06-10 19:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 6 mi SW of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2021-06-10 19:15 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 6 mi SW of Newell | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2021-06-10 19:27 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi N of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2021-06-10 19:44 | Wind | 56 kt 64 mph | 8 mi S of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2021-06-10 19:47 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi SSW of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2021-06-10 19:47 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1 mi SSW of Belle Fourche | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2021-06-10 20:34 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5 mi NE of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2021-06-10 20:38 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 0 mi N of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2021-06-08 19:05 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2021-06-08 19:45 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-08-27 17:30 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 7 mi NW of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2020-08-11 01:50 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 6 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-08-11 01:50 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 6 mi WSW of Castle Rock | Winds were estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2020-08-06 18:05 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2020-08-06 18:10 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-08-06 18:10 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | Numerous reports of hail to golf ball size in Belle Fourche were received. |
| 2020-08-06 18:56 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: RAWS |
| 2020-08-06 19:00 | Wind | 63 kt 72 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-08-06 19:10 | Wind | 54 kt 62 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-07-06 17:45 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 10.15 mi NW of Castle Rock | Dime sized hail also fell with the storm. |
| 2020-07-06 18:10 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Hoover | The spotter estimated wind gusts at 60 mph. |
| 2020-07-05 19:20 | Hail | 1" quarter | 12.39 mi WNW of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-07-05 20:20 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 13.74 mi SE of Hoover | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2020-07-02 12:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3 mi SE of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-06-28 15:47 | Hail | 1" quarter | 9.09 mi WSW of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-06-28 16:05 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-06-28 16:15 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2 mi SE of Belle Fourche Reservoir | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2020-06-28 16:15 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 2 mi ESE of Belle Fourche Reservoir | A roof was torn off a shed. |
| 2020-06-28 16:20 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 1 mi NNW of Nisland | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-06-28 16:20 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-06-28 16:20 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 2 mi N of Nisland | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-06-28 16:40 | Wind | 72 kt 83 mph | 3 mi ENE of Newell | No narrative filed · source: CoCoRaHS |
| 2020-06-28 17:18 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 18.77 mi SE of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2020-06-28 17:18 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 18.77 mi SE of Hoover | Wind gusts were estimated around 70 mph. |
| 2020-06-06 17:34 | Wind | 82 kt 94 mph | 9.64 mi WNW of Belle Fourche Airport | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-06-06 17:40 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 1 mi NNW of Nisland | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-06-06 17:44 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2020-06-06 17:55 | Wind | 71 kt 82 mph | 3 mi SE of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2020-06-06 17:56 | Wind | 57 kt 66 mph | 26.21 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2019-09-29 20:59 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-09-29 20:59 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Fire Department/Rescue |
| 2019-09-29 21:45 | Hail | 1" quarter | 8.46 mi SE of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2019-09-29 22:15 | Hail | 1" quarter | 5 mi ENE of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-07-19 22:55 | Hail | 1" quarter | 4 mi NNW of Belle Fourche Reservoir | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-07-04 16:36 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 1 mi S of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-06-26 21:24 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 4 mi NW of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2019-06-26 21:45 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2019-06-26 21:45 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 1 mi SSW of Belle Fourche | Half inch size hail fell with the storm. |
| 2019-06-26 22:06 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 0 mi N of Hoover | The spotter estimated wind gusts at 70 mph. |
| 2019-05-26 14:18 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 8 mi W of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-08-23 14:44 | Hail | 1" quarter | 3 mi ESE of Nisland | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-08-03 19:21 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 13 mi NW of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2018-08-03 20:11 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 11.77 mi WSW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2018-07-09 20:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 0 mi N of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-07-09 21:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 10.26 mi SSE of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-07-09 21:00 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 10.26 mi SSE of Hoover | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2018-06-29 15:15 | Wind | 62 kt 71 mph | 4 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2018-06-29 15:22 | Hail | 2.75" baseball | 5.72 mi NNE of Belle Fourche Airport | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-06-29 15:36 | Wind | 61 kt 70 mph | 1 mi SSW of Belle Fourche | Wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph. |
| 2018-06-29 15:46 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 13.57 mi NNW of Belle Fourche Airport | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-06-29 15:49 | Hail | 4.5" softball | 5 mi NE of Newell | Very large hail, with a few stones to the size of softballs, damaged an automobile. |
| 2018-06-29 15:50 | Wind | 79 kt 91 mph | 6 mi ENE of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-06-29 16:10 | Wind | 59 kt 68 mph | 18.2 mi SE of Hoover | No narrative filed · source: Storm Chaser |
| 2018-06-14 15:15 | Wind | 55 kt 63 mph | 4 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2018-06-07 21:06 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 0 mi N of Nisland | Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph. |
| 2018-06-05 19:02 | Hail | 3" teacup | 7.37 mi E of Castle Rock | Storm chasers found 2 1/2 to three inch diameter hail stones a half an hour after the storm passed. |
| 2018-06-01 14:56 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 0 mi N of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Mesonet |
| 2018-06-01 15:00 | Hail | 1.75" golf ball | 7 mi NW of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-06-01 15:00 | Hail | 1.25" half dollar | 2 mi N of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-05-17 13:00 | Hail | 1.5" ping pong | 1 mi SSE of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Social Media |
| 2018-05-17 13:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 6 mi E of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-05-17 13:27 | Hail | 1" quarter | 1 mi SSW of Fruitdale | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2018-05-16 15:45 | Hail | 0.75" penny | 1 mi SSW of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: Trained Spotter |
| 2018-05-07 15:35 | Wind | 50 kt 58 mph | 4 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed · source: AWOS |
| 2017-08-14 18:00 | Hail | 1" quarter | 15.1 mi NNW of Belle Fourche Airport | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-08-14 18:00 | Wind | 52 kt 60 mph | 15.1 mi NNW of Belle Fourche Airport | Wind gusts were estimated around 60 mph. |
| 2017-08-14 19:20 | Hail | 0.88" nickel | 4 mi S of Newell | No narrative filed · source: Public |
| 2017-07-20 17:05 | Wind | 53 kt 61 mph | 26.31 mi WNW of Castle Rock | No narrative filed · source: RAWS |
Worst storm days in Butte County
| Date | Reports that day | Largest hail | Peak gust |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-18 | 13 | 2.75" (baseball) | 93 mph |
| 2022-06-11 | 12 | 2" (hen egg) | 92 mph |
| 2015-06-19 | 11 | 6" (softball+) | 90 mph |
| 2025-06-28 | 11 | 2.5" (tennis ball) | 85 mph |
| 2020-06-28 | 10 | 1.5" (ping pong ball) | 83 mph |
| 2025-07-05 | 10 | — | 72 mph |
| 2010-07-19 | 9 | 1.75" (golf ball) | 70 mph |
| 2021-06-10 | 9 | 1" (quarter) | 70 mph |
| 2016-08-02 | 8 | 1" (quarter) | 72 mph |
| 2018-06-29 | 7 | 4.5" (softball) | 91 mph |
Reports by year
Report counts are driven partly by how many people were around to report a storm, so recent years tend to look busier than the early 2010s. Treat the trend as a reporting trend, not purely a weather trend.
Notable large-hail events (2" and up)
| Date | Size | Near | What was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-28 | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Vale | Public report. |
| 2022-06-12 | 4" grapefruit | 2 mi NW of Belle Fourche | Wind-driven baseball to near softball sized hail caused extensive damage to property in the Belle Fourche area, especially on the north side of town. |
| 2022-06-11 | 2" hen egg | 6 mi N of Belle Fourche | No narrative filed |
| 2022-06-11 | 2" hen egg | 2 mi SE of Nisland | No narrative filed |
| 2021-07-08 | 2.5" tennis ball | 0 mi N of Newell | No narrative filed |
| 2018-06-29 | 2.75" baseball | 5.72 mi NNE of Belle Fourche Airport | No narrative filed |
| 2018-06-29 | 4.5" softball | 5 mi NE of Newell | Very large hail, with a few stones to the size of softballs, damaged an automobile. |
| 2018-06-05 | 3" teacup | 7.37 mi E of Castle Rock | Storm chasers found 2 1/2 to three inch diameter hail stones a half an hour after the storm passed. |
When does hail hit Butte County?
Across 17 years of records, June produced the most reports (147), followed by the months either side of it. Monthly totals:
| Month | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0.0% |
| February | 0 | 0.0% |
| March | 0 | 0.0% |
| April | 3 | 0.8% |
| May | 30 | 7.6% |
| June | 147 | 37.3% |
| July | 114 | 28.9% |
| August | 78 | 19.8% |
| September | 21 | 5.3% |
| October | 1 | 0.3% |
| November | 0 | 0.0% |
| December | 0 | 0.0% |
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About these numbers
Every row above is a report filed with the National Weather Service and archived in the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (FIPS 46019). Reports are eyewitness, trained-spotter and damage-survey observations, so they cluster near roads and towns and miss storms over empty country. Hail sizes are estimates. Damage figures are preliminary as filed and are never revised in this archive. Use this page for background, not for an insurance claim, a legal filing, or a roof assessment — for those, get the official record from NOAA directly.