Hot Springs, SD hail — 12 Aug 2026 recap

Storm date 12 Aug 2026 (MDT). 2 reports ≥1.25 in near town. Max 3.50 in (tea cup). Heading/path: E.

On 12 Aug 2026, thunderstorms produced hail up to 3.50 in (tea cup) at Hot Springs, SD. 2 hail reports of 1.25 in or larger were logged near Hot Springs centroid, at 3:55 p.m. MDT and 4:20 p.m. MDT. Hail was reported near Hot Springs, including a rural pin 3.83 miles from town (W of the town centroid). Largest: 3.50 in at 11 W Hot Springs (3:55 p.m. MDT); 2.00 in at 3 W Hot Springs (4:20 p.m. MDT). This meets HailDataHub qualify (one report ≥1.25 in is enough). Storm motion from the timed reports was toward the E. Population is 3,548. Not a damage certificate. Not insurance.

Town

Population: 3,548 (MOE ±15) — Hot Springs, SD.

Median household income: $66,338 (MOE ±7,402).

Primary industry / how people make a living (ACS employment by industry): Educational services, health care, and social assistance (28%); Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, and food services (16%).

Median age: 59.4 (MOE ±3.9).