HailEvidence → Westport, SD → 2026-07-24
Did it hail in Westport, SD on July 24, 2026?
Yes — NWS storm reports document 6 hail reports within 10 miles of Westport, SD on July 24, 2026, with hail up to 2.00" (hen egg 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 Westport on 2026-07-24
Distances are from the Westport city centroid. Times as recorded by the source (SPC reports are UTC). Showing the nearest 7.
| Distance | Type | Size / speed | Time | Reported near | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:31 UTC | 0.5 N Westport, Brown | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.2 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 02:25 UTC | 2 N Westport, Brown | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.5 mi | Hail | 1.00" (quarter) | 01:21 UTC | 2 NNW Westport, Brown | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.7 mi | Hail | 1.75" (golf ball) | 02:25 UTC | 3 NW Westport, Brown | SPC · preliminary |
| 2.8 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 02:39 UTC | 3 SSE Westport, Brown | SPC · preliminary |
| 5.7 mi | Wind | speed n/a | 01:14 UTC | Barnard, Brown | SPC · preliminary |
| 7.4 mi | Hail | 2.00" (hen egg) | 02:47 UTC | 6 SW Columbia, Brown | SPC · preliminary |
0.8 mi, hail: “Trained spotters reported heavy downpour and quarter sized hail... the combination reducing visibility to near zero. Report relayed via Brown County EM. (ABR)”
2.2 mi, hail: “Brown County EM Reported quarter sized hail at the intersection of 118th street and 387th Ave. (ABR)”
2.5 mi, hail: “Law enforcement relayed a report of estimated 60-70 mph wind and quarter sized hail at 118th Street and US 281. Report relayed by Brown County EM. (ABR)”
2.7 mi, hail: “Westport COOP observer estimated hail to the size of golf balls... wind damage was also observed at the location. Time based off Radar. (ABR)”
2.8 mi, hail: “Photo sent of 2 inch hail 10 miles north of Aberdeen. Time estimated by radar. (ABR)”
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sources: NOAA SPC page updated 2026-07-25