Thunderstorms produced damaging large hail in Gregory County in southeast South Dakota during the afternoon of June 17th. The hail was widespread and caused close to 100 percent damage to crops in some areas, according to the Farm Service Agency director. Winter wheat, soybean, corn, and hay crops were affected. The large hail also damaged buildings and vehicles, and broke windows at some locations. The thunderstorms also produced marginally large hail at locations in Hutchinson and Charles Mix Counties.

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 13:35:00 to 17-JUN-08 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DIXON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 13:55:00 to 17-JUN-08 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large hail covered the ground. The hail damaged corn and soybean crops in the area. The amount of crop damage was not known.

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 15:25:00 to 17-JUN-08 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail covered the ground. The hail caused severe crop damage in the area, but the amount of crop damage was not known.

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 15:15:00 to 17-JUN-08 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CHARLES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Large hail caused severe damage to crops in the area. The amount of crop damage was not known.

Hail in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 17:57:00 to 17-JUN-08 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE ANDES
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 17:45:00 to 17-JUN-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 14:49:00 to 17-JUN-08 14:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail covered the ground. The hail damaged crops in the area, but the amount of crop damage was not known.

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 14:55:00 to 17-JUN-08 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail damaged crops in the area, but the amount of crop damage was not known. The hail also damaged roofs, siding, and windows, especially on farm buildings and vehicles. The hail also dented vehicles.

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 15:55:00 to 17-JUN-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREGORY ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail covered the ground to a depth of 2 inches. The hail broke window, damaged roofs and siding, and dented vehicles. The hail also caused severe crop damage in the area. The amount of crop damage was not known.

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 16:25:00 to 17-JUN-08 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONESTEEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail damaged the siding and broke windows on homes, dented vehicles, and caused crop damage in the area. The amount of crop damage was not known.

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 15:00:00 to 17-JUN-08 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Large hail caused severe damage to crops in the area. The amount of crop damage was not known.

Hail in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 16:00:00 to 17-JUN-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Large hail severely damaged 500 acres of oat, corn, and sunflower crops on one farm. The amount of crop damage was not known. The hail also broke windows on one side of a house on the farm, and damaged the siding and roof of the house.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 17-JUN-08 16:00:00 to 17-JUN-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper