Hail in Minnehaha County, South Dakota

Hail July 13, 1997 · Minnehaha County, South Dakota

4.5 in

Hail diameter

$2.0M

Damage as recorded

$2.0M

Crop damage

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

Large hail fell in an area about 5 miles wide and at least 15 miles long from west to northeast of Sioux Falls. Severe damage to vehicles occurred, including several which sustained total damage. homes and other buildings had windows broken and siding and roofs severely damaged. At least one satellite dish was damaged at the EROS Data Center and the building sustained other damage as well. Crops were severely damaged with many acres totally destroyed.

Began near Hartford (43.5500, -96.9500).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5612708. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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