Hail in Walworth County, SD
Hail turns up in Walworth County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 11 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Walworth County since 2025, the largest 1.8″ (golf ball) on August 25, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was September 5, 2026.
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About Walworth County, SD
Walworth County lies in north-central South Dakota along the Missouri River, open prairie on the rolling Coteau country. Hail is uncommon and tends to surface only when warm-season storms gather enough moisture and instability over the northern Plains. The Bismarck radar (KBIS) is fairly distant at about 99 miles to the north, a range at which it reads storm tops more clearly than near-ground structure.
The hail record for Walworth County, SD
Hail is a recurring threat in Walworth County, with 11 confirmed events on record since 2025.
This year has run hot: 9 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
There's no single dangerous week in Walworth County. Hail spreads across spring and early summer, peaking in July.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Walworth County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 11 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Walworth County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Walworth County?
Walworth County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in July.
What's the largest hail recorded in Walworth County?
Radar confirmed 1.8-inch hail, about golf ball size, on August 25, 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.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is hail getting worse in Walworth 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 Walworth County, 9 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.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near Walworth County, SD
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Walworth County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Walworth 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.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
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.
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.
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.