Hail in Bon Homme County, SD
Hail turns up in Bon Homme County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 12 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Bon Homme County since 2025, the largest 2″ (hen egg) on May 24, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was September 8, 2026.
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About Bon Homme County, SD
Bon Homme County lies in southeastern South Dakota along the Missouri River near the Nebraska line. Hail is occasional rather than common, arriving mainly with summer storms that can grow golf ball stones. The nearest radar is Sioux Falls (KFSD), about 71 miles to the northeast, so it reads storm tops better than fine detail close to the ground.
The hail record for Bon Homme County, SD
Bon Homme County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 12 confirmed events since 2025.
This year has run hot: 7 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Bon Homme County, most often in July.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Bon Homme County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 12 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Bon Homme County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in July.
What's the largest hail recorded in Bon Homme County?
Radar confirmed 2-inch hail, about hen egg size, on May 24, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
Is hail getting worse in Bon Homme County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Bon Homme County, 7 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Will it hail again in Bon Homme County this year?
Bon Homme County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Bon Homme County in 2026?
Yes, 7 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently September 8, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Bon Homme County, SD
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Bon Homme County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.