Hockey Pucks Falling from the Sky?

A strong and intense thunderstorm over the Black Hills resulted in extremely large hail on Monday afternoon. Hail measuring 3.25 inches was reported near Pactola Reservoir. Additionally, hail the size of a hockey puck, measuring 3.00 inches, fell near Silver City from the same thunderstorm.

Storm Icon Radar during Monday Afternoon

Below are the reports from the National Weather Service on the large hail in South Dakota.

Large Hail:

1 mi ESE Pactola Res - 3.25"

2 mi NE Silver City - 3.00"

1 mi N Hisega - 2.50"

Johnson Siding - 1.50"

7 mi ESE Hermosa - 1.50"

1 mi NNW Nemo - 1.00"

5 mi SW Dwtn Rapid City - 1.00"

4 mi S Dwtn Rapid City - 1.00"