Pierre, SD Hail Storm – June 2026

A multi-cell hail storm tracked through Pierre, SD late on June 9 into the early hours of June 10, 2026, producing 1.61-inch hail and a sequence of NWS alerts across the metro.

What Happened

Seventeen NWS alerts covered the event between 9:35 PM CDT on June 9 and 12:53 AM CDT on June 10. Several alerts included dual-polarization radar detections late in the 9:00 PM hour and again around 10:20–10:30 PM CDT. The majority of messages were NWS warning-only alerts issued across the metro as cells redeveloped and moved east and northeast.

An SPC spotter reported quarter-sized hail in Aurora at 12:18 AM CDT; time was estimated using radar trends. Radar-derived hail detections and the sequence of warning polygons show multiple hail cores moving through the south and west portions of the Pierre metro during the late-evening window. The storm complex diminished after 12:53 AM CDT when the final NWS warning-only alert was issued for the area.

Damage Assessment

Surface impact was limited in scope and tied to isolated observations. The only spotter-verified ground report in the official record was a social-media-sourced observation of quarter-sized hail in Aurora at 12:18 AM CDT. No additional Local Storm Reports for structural or widespread vehicle damage were filed with the NWS during or after the event.

Radar detections aligned with the NWS warning polygons that crossed residential and agricultural parcels on the south and west sides of the metro. Field reports do not indicate clustered damage or sustained swaths of destruction across multiple neighborhoods. Where hail passed over developed areas, expect localized denting to exposed vehicles and cosmetic impacts to soft roofing materials consistent with isolated, discrete hail cores.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize inspections in Aurora and in properties along the south and west corridors of the Pierre metro where radar cores intersected developed lots. Start with vehicles and exterior metalwork. Photograph paint chips, dents, and punctures on metal panels and glass before starting repairs. Note vehicle locations and approximate time of impact when collecting documentation.

For roofing, focus on small- to medium-diameter granule loss and edge-scale softening on asphalt shingles. Inspect skylights, solar panels, and HVAC units for concentrated impact scarring. For agricultural clients, check irrigation equipment and exposed plastic coverings for perforations in sections that coincided with the radar cores.

Coordinate field notes with the event timeline. The most active radar detections occurred between the late 9:00 PM hour and just after midnight CDT, with the Aurora report at 12:18 AM CDT. Use that timeline when compiling photos and statements for adjusters.

Request the paid Strike Map for precise hail track mapping and the associated damage zone to guide targeted canvasses and restoration planning.