Mobridge, SD Hail Storm – June 2025

What Happened

Mobridge, SD saw a concluded hail storm on June 22, 2025, with a maximum confirmed hail size of 1.75 inches. The event crossed the area in multiple rounds through the overnight hours and into the morning.

The first NWS alert came at 2:23 AM CDT with 1-inch hail and radar plus spotter-verified confidence. Two more alerts followed at 4:45 AM CDT and 7:12 AM CDT, both calling for 1-inch hail and backed by dual-polarization radar. The final alert arrived at 8:49 AM CDT with 1.75-inch hail and NWS warning-only confidence.

The sequence shows repeated hail-producing cores moving through the Mobridge area before the storm concluded later in the morning.

Damage Assessment

Hail in the 1-inch range can dent softer metals, mark siding, and leave bruising on exposed vegetation. It also raises the likelihood of roof inspections, especially on older shingles and low-slope sections.

The 1.75-inch report at the end of the event raises the ceiling on impact across the storm path. Hail of that size can break window screens, damage skylights, crack brittle roof accessories, and leave more obvious impact marks on vehicles, fences, and trim. Separate properties within the same warning area can still show different outcomes depending on roof age, pitch, and building exposure.

For contractors, the key issue is not just the peak size. It is the repeated hail cycle across several hours. Multiple rounds increase the chance that owners call in with mixed conditions, including one side of a roof showing little visible damage and another side carrying clear impact marks.

What Contractors Should Know

Field work in Mobridge should start with roofs, then move to siding, window lines, soft metals, and accessory buildings. The early alerts carried 1-inch hail, so inspect for bruising, granule loss, denting on vents, and damage to exposed painted surfaces. The later 1.75-inch hail report adds a stronger case for closer roof checks on any property along the storm path.

Use a roof-by-roof approach inside the warning area. Newer impact marks can sit on top of older hail evidence, and multiple alert cycles often produce uneven findings from one block to the next. Focus on north-facing elevations, flashings, gutters, downspouts, and low-slope transitions where hail marks often show up first. Document each property separately and note visible size indicators from field evidence rather than relying on one citywide summary.

For sales teams and adjusters, the repeated alerts matter because they create a broader canvass zone with multiple inspection opportunities. Work the address list in passes. Start with the properties closest to the storm track, then expand outward as field photos and homeowner reports come in. Ask about roof age, prior hail history, and any recent leak complaints before scheduling the climb.