Hail Map for Wessington Springs, SD

Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Wessington Springs, SD

Date / Time	Report Details
8/25/2024 9:29 PM CDT	The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for central and east central south dakota. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service sioux falls.
8/25/2024 9:12 PM CDT	At 912 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over wessington springs, or 24 miles southwest of huron, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near, alpena around 920 pm cdt.
8/25/2024 9:05 PM CDT	Svrfsd the national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, south central beadle county in east central south dakota, eastern jerauld county in central south dakota, * until 930 pm cdt. * at 905 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 21 miles north of plankinton, moving north at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs and lane around 910 pm cdt. Alpena around 915 pm cdt.
7/14/2024 4:14 AM CDT	The storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 am cdt for south central, central, southeastern and east central south dakota.
7/14/2024 3:50 AM CDT	At 348 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from de smet to canova to 6 miles south of clayton, moving east at 50 mph (trained weather spotters. at 336 am, the huron regional airport asos recorded a 62 mph wind gust). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, mitchell, huron, chamberlain, plankinton, kimball, lake vermillion state recreation area, lake thompson state recreation area, salem, de smet, wessington springs, arlington, howard, canistota, woonsocket, alexandria, lake preston, bridgewater, montrose, mount vernon, and emery.
7/14/2024 3:19 AM CDT	At 318 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near yale to near artesian to near parkston, moving east at 50 mph (trained weather spotters. at 257 am, an sddot site 3 nnw of wolsey recorded a 70 mph wind gust). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, alexandria, ethan, iroquois, fulton, fedora, carthage, roswell, farmer, emery, vilas, de smet, howard, spencer in mccook county, canova, lake thompson state recreation area, bridgewater, salem, lake preston, canistota, oldham, montrose and hetland.
7/14/2024 3:02 AM CDT	Svrfsd the national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, davison county in southeastern south dakota, kingsbury county in east central south dakota, sanborn county in east central south dakota, beadle county in east central south dakota, aurora county in south central south dakota, jerauld county in central south dakota, miner county in east central south dakota, mccook county in southeastern south dakota, hanson county in southeastern south dakota, brule county in south central south dakota, * until 415 am cdt. * at 301 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of huron to near woonsocket to near corsica, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, huron, woonsocket, mount vernon, letcher, forestburg, and loomis around 305 am cdt. mitchell and cavour around 310 am cdt. ethan, artesian, and yale around 315 am cdt. iroquois around 320 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include fulton, fedora, alexandria, carthage, roswell, vilas, farmer, de smet, howard, emery, spencer in mccook county and canova.
7/14/2024 2:44 AM CDT	At 242 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near burdette to 7 miles northwest of wessington springs to 10 miles southwest of grass ranch colony, moving southeast at 60 mph (radar indicated. at 235 pm, the chamberlain asos recorded a 60 mph wind gust). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, wessington springs, white lake, wessington, lane, plankinton, wolsey, alpena, virgil, aurora center, woonsocket, stickney, storla, hitchcock, huron, mount vernon, letcher, forestburg, mitchell and loomis.
7/14/2024 2:06 AM CDT	Svrfsd the national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, davison county in southeastern south dakota, western kingsbury county in east central south dakota, sanborn county in east central south dakota, beadle county in east central south dakota, aurora county in south central south dakota, jerauld county in central south dakota, brule county in south central south dakota, * until 300 am cdt. * at 206 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles east of stone lake to 7 miles northeast of stephan to 9 miles north of hamill, moving southeast at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, lake francis case around 210 am cdt. chamberlain around 215 am cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include kimball, wessington, grass ranch colony, wessington springs, white lake and lane.
7/30/2023 1:03 PM CDT	At 101 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pleasant valley country church, or 15 miles south of miller, moving southeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 135 pm cdt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/30/2023 12:06 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 7.3 miles NNW of Wessington Springs, SD, time estimated from radar.
7/30/2023 11:59 AM CDT	At 1156 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over wessington springs, or 24 miles north of plankinton, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wessington springs, woonsocket, alpena and lane. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/30/2023 11:56 AM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 0.6 miles W of Wessington Springs, SD, report from mping: half dollar (1.25 in.) time updated from radar.
7/30/2023 11:34 AM CDT	At 1133 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over rosehill dam, or 19 miles southeast of miller, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/25/2023 9:47 PM CDT	At 947 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near storla, or 17 miles north of plankinton, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. this severe storm will be near, storla around 955 pm cdt. forestburg around 1005 pm cdt. letcher around 1010 pm cdt. loomis around 1025 pm cdt. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
7/25/2023 9:28 PM CDT	At 926 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lane, or 22 miles north of plankinton, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. this severe thunderstorm will be near, woonsocket and storla around 940 pm cdt. forestburg and letcher around 1000 pm cdt. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
7/25/2023 9:22 PM CDT	The tornado warning for northwestern jerauld county will expire at 930 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however hail, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 100 am cdt for central south dakota.
7/25/2023 9:11 PM CDT	At 911 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 23 miles southwest of huron, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, wessington springs, alpena, lane and virgil. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
7/25/2023 9:05 PM CDT	At 904 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles northwest of wessington springs, or 29 miles southeast of miller, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and ping pong ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. Locations impacted include, wessington springs.
7/25/2023 9:00 PM CDT	Measured on a personal weather statio in jerauld county SD, 13.3 miles ESE of Wessington Springs, SD
7/25/2023 8:52 PM CDT	At 852 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles south of rosehill dam, or 24 miles south of miller, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and ping pong ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
7/25/2023 8:45 PM CDT	At 845 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of pleasant valley country church, or 21 miles south of miller, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
7/12/2023 2:17 AM CDT	At 217 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lane, or 21 miles north of plankinton, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, woonsocket and storla around 230 am cdt. forestburg around 240 am cdt. letcher around 245 am cdt. loomis around 250 am cdt. mitchell around 255 am cdt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/2/2022 8:00 PM CDT	Reported rain and strong winds. winds ripped ceiling panels off pourc in jerauld county SD, 6.2 miles WNW of Wessington Springs, SD
8/2/2022 7:23 PM CDT	At 723 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of gann valley to 13 miles southwest of wessington springs to 6 miles south of white lake, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. the strongest winds may be occurring ahead of the rainfall. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, wessington springs around 740 pm cdt. plankinton around 745 pm cdt. lane around 750 pm cdt. alpena around 755 pm cdt. woonsocket, mount vernon, virgil and storla around 800 pm cdt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/5/2022 2:30 PM CDT	Mesonet station 305 sd rwis lan in jerauld county SD, 6.1 miles W of Wessington Springs, SD
7/5/2022 1:50 PM CDT	Mesonet station 305 sd rwis lan in jerauld county SD, 6.1 miles W of Wessington Springs, SD
7/5/2022 1:30 PM CDT	Awos station k4x4 wessington spring in jerauld county SD, 2.2 miles WNW of Wessington Springs, SD
7/5/2022 1:23 PM CDT	At 121 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of virgil to 6 miles southwest of wessington springs to 9 miles east of chamberlain, moving southeast at 45 mph (trained weather spotters. at 120 pm cdt, a 60 mph wind gust was reported at 13 miles west-northwest of wessington springs). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, wessington springs around 125 pm cdt. alpena around 135 pm cdt. lane around 140 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include pukwana. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
7/5/2022 1:20 PM CDT	Measured from personal weather statio in jerauld county SD, 13.3 miles ESE of Wessington Springs, SD
7/5/2022 1:00 PM CDT	At 100 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rosehill dam to 7 miles southeast of pleasant valley country church to 7 miles north of oacoma, moving southeast at 40 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, wessington springs around 130 pm cdt. kimball, alpena and lane around 140 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include pukwana. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
7/5/2022 12:43 PM CDT	At 1242 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near sunshine bible academy to near pleasant valley country church to medicine butte, moving southeast at 40 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, chamberlain around 110 pm cdt. wessington springs around 125 pm cdt. alpena and lane around 135 pm cdt. kimball around 140 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include pukwana. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 88 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
7/4/2022 2:42 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for aurora, southern jerauld, northwestern charles mix, northern gregory and brule counties will expire at 245 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 800 am cdt for south central and central south dakota.
7/4/2022 2:26 AM CDT	At 226 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles east of gann valley to near white lake to 11 miles southwest of grass ranch colony, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, white lake, wessington springs and plankinton. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/4/2022 2:03 AM CDT	At 203 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near etbauer hill to 6 miles west of kimball to 7 miles east of iona, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, kimball around 215 am cdt. grass ranch colony around 220 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include white lake, wessington springs and plankinton. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/3/2022 12:19 PM CDT	At 1219 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 11 miles southwest of wessington springs, or 18 miles northeast of kimball, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wessington springs, lane and storla. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/3/2022 12:18 PM CDT	In addition to hail and strong winds... heavy rain was also reported but not measured ye in jerauld county SD, 10.9 miles NE of Wessington Springs, SD
7/3/2022 12:11 PM CDT	At 1211 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southeast of gann valley, or 16 miles northeast of kimball, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wessington springs, lane and storla. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/3/2022 12:02 PM CDT	At 1201 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of gann valley, or 17 miles north of kimball, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/29/2022 8:01 PM CDT	At 800 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over alpena, or 12 miles southwest of huron, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/13/2022 1:04 AM CDT	At 104 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles southwest of virgil to near wessington springs to storla, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, huron, wessington springs, woonsocket, white lake, alpena, letcher, forestburg, lane, virgil and storla.
6/13/2022 12:34 AM CDT	At 1233 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of etbauer hill to near gann valley to near kimball, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters. this storm has had a history of producing winds around 70 mph west of chamberlain). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/29/2022 12:46 AM CDT	At 1246 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of hitchcock to 10 miles east of alpena to near letcher, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, huron, hitchcock, cavour and yale. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/29/2022 12:18 AM CDT	At 1217 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near rosehill dam to 10 miles west of storla to near stickney, moving northeast at 50 mph (trained weather spotters. a 71 mph wind gust was reported near plankinton around 1207 am). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, wessington springs and wessington around 1225 am cdt. mount vernon, lane and virgil around 1230 am cdt. woonsocket, wolsey and storla around 1235 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include alpena, mitchell, huron, loomis, letcher, hitchcock, forestburg, artesian and cavour. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
5/12/2022 4:46 PM CDT	At 446 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of wessington springs to near letcher, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, alpena and forestburg around 450 pm cdt. artesian, fedora and virgil around 455 pm cdt. wolsey around 500 pm cdt. huron and carthage around 505 pm cdt. cavour around 510 pm cdt. iroquois and hitchcock around 515 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include bancroft and broadland.
5/12/2022 4:40 PM CDT	Mesonet station 305 sd rwis lan in jerauld county SD, 6.1 miles W of Wessington Springs, SD
5/12/2022 4:15 PM CDT	At 414 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of aurora center to near stickney to near armour, moving northeast at 50 mph. these are destructive storms for stickney, armour and surrounding areas (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and golf ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. these severe storms will be near, white lake and stickney around 420 pm cdt. plankinton around 425 pm cdt. mount vernon around 430 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include storla, wessington springs, letcher, mitchell, woonsocket, lane, loomis and forestburg.
5/12/2022 4:11 PM CDT	At 411 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of aurora center to near stickney to near armour, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, stickney around 415 pm cdt. white lake around 420 pm cdt. plankinton around 425 pm cdt. mount vernon around 430 pm cdt. storla around 440 pm cdt. wessington springs and letcher around 450 pm cdt. mitchell, woonsocket, lane and loomis around 455 pm cdt. Forestburg around 500 pm cdt.
5/12/2022 2:07 AM CDT	At 207 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 21 miles southwest of huron, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, wessington springs, alpena and virgil. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/12/2022 1:38 AM CDT	At 138 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 24 miles north of plankinton, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
4/22/2022 6:44 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 7.9 miles E of Wessington Springs, SD
4/22/2022 6:33 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 9.9 miles E of Wessington Springs, SD, report via live stream storm chaser.
10/9/2021 4:27 PM CDT	The tornado warning for eastern jerauld county will expire at 430 pm cdt, the tornado threat has diminished and the tornado warning will be allowed to expire. however, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for the area. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for south central, central and east central south dakota. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service sioux falls. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for eastern jerauld county until 515 pm cdt.
10/9/2021 4:23 PM CDT	At 423 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near alpena, or 18 miles southwest of huron, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, alpena around 430 pm cdt. virgil around 435 pm cdt. huron around 455 pm cdt. cavour around 505 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include broadland. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
10/9/2021 4:09 PM CDT	At 408 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over wessington springs, or 26 miles southwest of huron, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern beadle and western jerauld counties.
10/9/2021 4:06 PM CDT	At 405 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near wessington springs, or 22 miles north of plankinton, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and golf ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, wessington springs around 410 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include lane.
10/9/2021 3:56 PM CDT	At 356 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 8 miles southwest of wessington springs, or 20 miles northwest of plankinton, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and golf ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, wessington springs around 410 pm cdt. Lane around 420 pm cdt.
10/9/2021 3:51 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 10.9 miles NE of Wessington Springs, SD, spotter reported hail up to 1 inch and tree branches up to 2 inches in diameter down.
10/9/2021 3:49 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 11.8 miles NE of Wessington Springs, SD, hail up to golf ball size reported near crow lake to sheriffs office in wessington springs.
10/9/2021 3:47 PM CDT	At 347 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles east of gann valley, or 18 miles northeast of kimball, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near, wessington springs around 410 pm cdt.
10/9/2021 3:39 PM CDT	At 338 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near gann valley, or 15 miles north of kimball, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 410 pm cdt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/22/2021 6:14 PM CDT	At 614 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles southeast of gann valley, or 14 miles northeast of kimball, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include tennis ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern aurora, southwestern jerauld and northeastern brule counties.
8/22/2021 6:06 PM CDT	At 606 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of gann valley, or 15 miles north of kimball, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. This severe storm will be near, wessington springs around 625 pm cdt.
8/22/2021 5:48 PM CDT	At 547 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near gann valley, or 13 miles north of kimball, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 630 pm cdt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/11/2021 4:21 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for western beadle and jerauld counties will expire at 430 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and have exited the warned area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 700 am cdt for central and east central south dakota.
6/11/2021 3:58 AM CDT	At 358 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of spottswood to near virgil to 11 miles south of wessington springs, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, alpena and virgil around 405 am cdt. hitchcock around 415 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include broadland.
6/11/2021 3:26 AM CDT	At 326 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles southwest of polo to near miller dale colony to shelby, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, wessington around 400 am cdt. wolsey and virgil around 425 am cdt. hitchcock around 430 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include broadland.
8/30/2020 7:51 PM CDT	At 751 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of wessington springs, or 18 miles north of plankinton, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, wessington springs around 800 pm cdt. Lane around 810 pm cdt.
8/30/2020 7:43 PM CDT	At 742 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 23 miles north of plankinton, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near, lane around 800 pm cdt.
8/30/2020 7:29 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 12.5 miles E of Wessington Springs, SD, corrects previous hail report from 13 w wessington springs.
8/30/2020 7:29 PM CDT	At 729 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles east of gann valley, or 21 miles northeast of kimball, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 750 pm cdt. Lane around 805 pm cdt.
8/30/2020 7:28 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 12.5 miles E of Wessington Springs, SD
8/30/2020 6:56 PM CDT	At 656 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near wolsey to near gann valley, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, wolsey around 705 pm cdt. virgil around 715 pm cdt. huron and wessington springs around 730 pm cdt. lane around 740 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include broadland.
8/30/2020 6:32 PM CDT	At 632 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles northeast of vayland to 7 miles north of gann valley, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, hitchcock around 650 pm cdt. wessington springs around 705 pm cdt. huron around 710 pm cdt. lane around 715 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include broadland.
8/28/2020 12:45 AM CDT	At 1243 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of rosehill dam to near wessington springs to 10 miles north of white lake, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. the strongest winds will be across northern jerauld through 1 am. these severe storms will be near, wessington springs around 1250 am cdt. lane and virgil around 100 am cdt. alpena around 105 am cdt. woonsocket around 110 am cdt. Forestburg around 120 am cdt.
8/28/2020 12:27 AM CDT	At 1227 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pleasant valley country church to near gann valley to 9 miles north of kimball, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, wessington springs around 1250 am cdt. lane and virgil around 100 am cdt. alpena around 105 am cdt. woonsocket around 110 am cdt. Forestburg around 120 am cdt.
8/9/2020 1:23 AM CDT	At 123 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near wolsey to 9 miles south of huron to near artesian, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, artesian around 130 am cdt. cavour around 135 am cdt. huron and carthage around 140 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include broadland.
8/9/2020 12:57 AM CDT	Branches down with tree debris blown across the street. estimated wind speed of 60 mp in jerauld county SD, 0.1 miles NW of Wessington Springs, SD
8/9/2020 12:56 AM CDT	At 1256 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pleasant valley country church to near wessington springs to near storla, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, lane around 100 am cdt. alpena and forestburg around 110 am cdt. artesian around 120 am cdt. wolsey and virgil around 125 am cdt. cavour around 135 am cdt. huron and carthage around 140 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include broadland.
8/9/2020 12:49 AM CDT	At 1249 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of pleasant valley country church to 6 miles east of gann valley to near white lake, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, wessington springs around 110 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include pukwana.
8/9/2020 12:41 AM CDT	Personal weather station (ksdwessi5 in aurora county SD, 12.3 miles NNE of Wessington Springs, SD
8/9/2020 12:31 AM CDT	At 1231 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lees corner to near gann valley to near kimball, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, wessington springs around 110 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include pukwana.
7/8/2020 10:02 PM CDT	At 1002 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 22 miles southwest of huron, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, lane around 1005 pm cdt. alpena around 1015 pm cdt. virgil around 1020 pm cdt. huron around 1040 pm cdt. Cavour around 1045 pm cdt.
7/5/2020 8:43 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for aurora, jerauld and northeastern brule counties will expire at 845 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds 45 to 55 mph are still possible with these thunderstorms as they slowly weaken and move eastward.
7/5/2020 8:36 PM CDT	At 836 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near alpena to 6 miles west of storla to 6 miles southeast of white lake, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, alpena around 840 pm cdt. Storla around 845 pm cdt.
7/5/2020 8:16 PM CDT	At 816 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near wessington springs to 7 miles north of white lake to near grass ranch colony, moving east at 25 mph (surface observation station). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, wessington springs and white lake around 825 pm cdt. lane around 840 pm cdt. alpena around 845 pm cdt. plankinton around 850 pm cdt. Storla around 900 pm cdt.
7/5/2020 7:50 PM CDT	At 749 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles south of pleasant valley country church to 8 miles south of gann valley to 9 miles southwest of kimball, moving east at 30 mph (surface observation station). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, kimball around 810 pm cdt. grass ranch colony around 815 pm cdt. wessington springs around 825 pm cdt. white lake around 830 pm cdt. lane around 840 pm cdt. Plankinton, alpena and storla around 845 pm cdt.
7/3/2020 1:13 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for davison, sanborn, aurora and eastern jerauld counties will expire at 115 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms.
7/3/2020 12:53 AM CDT	At 1252 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of artesian to near mitchell to harrison, moving east at 45 mph (ground observation stations). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. These severe storms will be near, mitchell and artesian around 100 am cdt.
7/3/2020 12:34 AM CDT	At 1234 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near alpena to near storla to 8 miles west of aurora center, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, mount vernon around 1240 am cdt. forestburg and loomis around 1250 am cdt. mitchell around 1255 am cdt. Artesian around 100 am cdt.
6/6/2020 10:46 PM CDT	At 1046 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from lower brule to near hamill to near wewela, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, lake francis case around 1055 pm cdt. chamberlain and dallas around 1100 pm cdt. gregory and burke around 1105 pm cdt. grass ranch colony around 1135 pm cdt. kimball around 1140 pm cdt. white lake around 1145 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include dixon in gregory county, fairfax and pukwana.
8/17/2019 8:01 PM CDT	At 801 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near wessington springs to 8 miles west of platte, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, wessington springs around 815 pm cdt. Lane around 830 pm cdt.
8/17/2019 7:43 PM CDT	At 743 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles east of gann valley to 16 miles north of burke, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, wessington springs around 810 pm cdt. platte around 815 pm cdt. Lane around 825 pm cdt.
7/28/2019 7:49 PM CDT	At 748 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near white lake, or 11 miles east of kimball, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, white lake around 755 pm cdt. Plankinton around 810 pm cdt.
7/28/2019 7:31 PM CDT	At 731 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southeast of gann valley, or 13 miles north of kimball, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, white lake around 755 pm cdt. Plankinton around 810 pm cdt.
7/20/2019 7:23 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern davison, aurora, jerauld and northwestern douglas counties will expire at 730 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 am cdt for south central, central, southeastern and east central south dakota.
7/20/2019 7:09 AM CDT	At 708 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of wessington springs to near white lake to aurora center, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, plankinton around 720 am cdt. Wessington springs and stickney around 725 am cdt.
7/20/2019 6:52 AM CDT	At 652 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gann valley to near white lake to 9 miles west of aurora center, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, white lake around 700 am cdt. aurora center around 710 am cdt. Plankinton, wessington springs and stickney around 720 am cdt.
7/20/2019 6:42 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern davison, western kingsbury, sanborn, beadle, aurora, jerauld, northwestern miner and brule counties will expire at 645 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 am cdt for south central, central, southeastern and east central south dakota. remember, a severe thunderstorm warning still remains in effect for portions of davison, kingsbury, sanborn, beadle, aurora, and miner counties until 715 am cdt.
7/20/2019 6:12 AM CDT	At 611 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near carpenter to 9 miles south of cavour to near kimball, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated. at 604 am, huron airport reported a wind gust of 62 mph). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, white lake around 635 am cdt. plankinton and carthage around 645 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include bancroft, broadland and pukwana.
7/20/2019 5:55 AM CDT	At 555 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of carpenter to near alpena to 8 miles east of chamberlain, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, alpena around 600 am cdt. white lake around 630 am cdt. plankinton and carthage around 645 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include bancroft, broadland and pukwana.
7/12/2019 9:50 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 10.4 miles N of Wessington Springs, SD
8/5/2018 12:42 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern sanborn, northeastern aurora and southeastern jerauld counties will expire at 1245 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area and is moving into southwest sanborn and northwest davison counties into the new warning. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
8/5/2018 12:21 AM CDT	At 1221 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of wessington springs, or 16 miles north of plankinton, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. This severe storm will be near, storla around 1235 am cdt.
8/5/2018 12:11 AM CDT	At 1211 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 22 miles northwest of plankinton, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 1215 am cdt. Storla around 1240 am cdt.
6/8/2018 10:37 PM CDT	At 1037 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of gann valley to 9 miles southwest of wessington springs to near white lake to 7 miles northwest of aurora center, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, plankinton and wessington springs around 1050 pm cdt. Lane and storla around 1100 pm cdt.
6/8/2018 10:09 PM CDT	The national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. aurora county in south central south dakota. jerauld county in central south dakota. eastern brule county in south central south dakota. Until 1100 pm cdt.
6/1/2018 7:42 PM CDT	At 741 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of storla to armour, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, lane and storla around 745 pm cdt. delmont around 750 pm cdt. woonsocket around 755 pm cdt. Forestburg around 800 pm cdt.
6/1/2018 7:24 PM CDT	At 722 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles west of storla to 7 miles northeast of lake andes, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated. these storms have had a history of producing tree and crop damage near gregory and academy). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, armour and storla around 735 pm cdt. delmont around 745 pm cdt. woonsocket around 750 pm cdt. letcher around 755 pm cdt. Parkston, dimock and forestburg around 800 pm cdt.
9/19/2017 9:05 PM CDT	At 905 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lane, or 23 miles southwest of huron, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, woonsocket around 915 pm cdt. alpena around 925 pm cdt. A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for central and east central south dakota.
9/19/2017 8:51 PM CDT	At 851 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 18 miles north of plankinton, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. this severe storm will be near, wessington springs around 900 pm cdt. lane around 910 pm cdt. woonsocket around 915 pm cdt. alpena around 925 pm cdt. A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for central and east central south dakota.
9/19/2017 8:38 PM CDT	At 837 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 12 miles south of wessington springs, or 15 miles northwest of plankinton, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 900 pm cdt. lane around 910 pm cdt. woonsocket around 915 pm cdt. alpena around 925 pm cdt. A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for south central, central and east central south dakota.
7/21/2017 6:30 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.1 miles NW of Wessington Springs, SD
7/21/2017 6:30 AM CDT	At 630 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over wessington springs, or 24 miles southwest of huron, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. this severe thunderstorm will be near, lane around 640 am cdt. Alpena around 700 am cdt.
7/21/2017 6:06 AM CDT	At 605 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of wessington springs, or 23 miles northeast of kimball, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. This severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 625 am cdt.
6/22/2017 4:58 AM CDT	At 458 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lane, or 23 miles southwest of huron, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near, alpena around 505 am cdt.
6/22/2017 4:52 AM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 0.1 miles NW of Wessington Springs, SD
6/22/2017 4:34 AM CDT	At 434 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of gann valley, or 26 miles north of kimball, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 455 am cdt. lane around 505 am cdt. Alpena around 510 am cdt.
6/13/2017 5:52 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern sanborn, southwestern beadle, northern aurora and jerauld counties will expire at 600 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however penny size hail and gusty winds to 50 mph are still possible with these thunderstorms. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for south central, central, southeastern and east central south dakota. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service sioux falls.
6/13/2017 5:29 PM CDT	At 528 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of gann valley to 10 miles north of white lake to 6 miles west of aurora center, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, wessington springs around 545 pm cdt. woonsocket and lane around 550 pm cdt. alpena around 600 pm cdt. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for south central, central, southeastern and east central south dakota.
6/13/2017 5:16 PM CDT	At 516 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of kimball to near white lake to plankinton, moving north at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, aurora center around 530 pm cdt. wessington springs around 545 pm cdt. woonsocket and lane around 550 pm cdt. alpena around 600 pm cdt. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for south central, central, southeastern and east central south dakota.
6/11/2017 4:26 AM CDT	At 426 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cavour to 7 miles north of forestburg to near aurora center, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, cavour and forestburg around 430 am cdt. yale around 435 am cdt. artesian around 440 am cdt. Mitchell, iroquois, letcher, fedora and loomis around 445 am cdt.
6/11/2017 4:19 AM CDT	At 418 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near iroquois to 7 miles northwest of aurora center, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, iroquois around 425 am cdt. de smet and letcher around 440 am cdt. mitchell, lake thompson state recreation area, lake preston and loomis around 445 am cdt. At 414 am, the huron airport reported a wind gust to 58 mph.
6/11/2017 4:05 AM CDT	At 405 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cavour to 11 miles southwest of wessington springs, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, cavour and yale around 410 am cdt. iroquois around 420 am cdt. aurora center around 425 am cdt. de smet and letcher around 440 am cdt. Mitchell, lake thompson state recreation area, lake preston and loomis around 445 am cdt.
6/11/2017 3:48 AM CDT	At 347 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over virgil, or 11 miles southwest of huron, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, huron around 405 am cdt. cavour around 410 am cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include broadland.
6/11/2017 3:25 AM CDT	At 325 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near rosehill dam, or 24 miles southeast of miller, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wolsey and virgil around 340 am cdt. huron around 355 am cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include broadland.
8/14/2016 11:53 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for western sanborn, northern aurora, beadle, northern brule and jerauld counties will expire at midnight cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 100 am cdt for south central and central south dakota.
8/14/2016 11:39 PM CDT	At 1139 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near tulare to 8 miles northeast of gann valley to 6 miles southeast of chamberlain, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. these severe storms will be near, hitchcock around 1145 pm cdt. wessington springs around 1155 pm cdt. woonsocket, white lake and lane around 1200 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include broadland and pukwana.
8/14/2016 11:09 PM CDT	At 1108 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from cottonwood lake to 6 miles southwest of pleasant valley country church to near oacoma, moving east at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, kimball and wessington springs around 1130 pm cdt. white lake, alpena and lane around 1140 pm cdt. woonsocket around 1145 pm cdt. plankinton around 1155 pm cdt. aurora center around 1200 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include broadland and pukwana.
8/4/2016 3:35 AM CDT	At 335 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles southeast of huron, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern sanborn, southern beadle and northern jerauld counties.
8/4/2016 3:13 AM CDT	At 313 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of virgil, or 19 miles southwest of huron, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. this severe thunderstorm will be near, virgil around 320 am cdt. Alpena around 325 am cdt.
7/6/2016 9:18 PM CDT	At 918 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southwest of wessington springs, or 21 miles northeast of kimball, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. this severe storm will be near, wessington springs around 925 pm cdt. Lane around 930 pm cdt.
7/6/2016 9:06 PM CDT	At 906 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near gann valley, or 19 miles north of kimball, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 925 pm cdt. Lane around 930 pm cdt.
6/22/2016 3:47 AM CDT	At 347 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 24 miles north of plankinton, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, woonsocket around 405 am cdt. Letcher and forestburg around 415 am cdt.
5/25/2016 6:37 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 16.3 miles ESE of Wessington Springs, SD
5/22/2016 10:23 PM CDT	At 1036 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 12 miles northeast of kimball to 7 miles north of white lake to 6 miles northwest of plankinton to 8 miles northwest of stickney to near storla, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, plankinton around 1050 pm cdt. stickney and aurora center around 1055 pm cdt. mount vernon around 1110 pm cdt. Mitchell, letcher and loomis around 1115 pm cdt.
8/9/2015 5:17 PM CDT	At 517 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 21 miles southwest of huron, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, lane around 525 pm cdt. alpena around 530 pm cdt. woonsocket around 540 pm cdt. Forestburg around 545 pm cdt.
8/9/2015 5:07 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern jerauld and southwestern beadle counties will expire at 515 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for east central south dakota.
8/9/2015 4:58 PM CDT	At 458 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 24 miles southwest of huron, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. This severe storm will be near, alpena and lane around 515 pm cdt.
8/9/2015 4:47 PM CDT	At 447 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of wessington springs, or 27 miles southwest of huron, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 500 pm cdt. Alpena and lane around 515 pm cdt.
8/9/2015 3:52 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 8.4 miles N of Wessington Springs, SD
8/9/2015 3:50 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 9.1 miles NE of Wessington Springs, SD
8/9/2015 3:45 PM CDT	Three to four inch diameter trees and limbs down in jerauld county SD, 8.4 miles N of Wessington Springs, SD
8/9/2015 3:32 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 8.6 miles ENE of Wessington Springs, SD
8/9/2015 3:30 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 7.9 miles E of Wessington Springs, SD
8/9/2015 3:09 PM CDT	At 309 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of gann valley, or 23 miles north of kimball, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. This severe storm will be near, wessington springs around 330 pm cdt.
8/9/2015 2:49 PM CDT	The national weather service in sioux falls has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. jerauld county in central south dakota. until 330 pm cdt * at 248 pm cdt. a severe thunderstorm was located near gann valley. or 22 miles east of fort thompson. Moving east at 25 mph.
7/28/2015 1:26 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern brule, jerauld, western beadle and western aurora counties will expire at 130 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning are weakening below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 500 am cdt for southeastern south dakota.
7/28/2015 1:09 AM CDT	At 108 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near wolsey to near grass ranch colony, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. these severe storms will be near, wolsey around 115 am cdt. huron around 125 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include broadland and pukwana.
7/28/2015 12:40 AM CDT	At 1240 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near vayland to 8 miles west of kimball, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, wessington around 1245 am cdt. grass ranch colony around 100 am cdt. wolsey around 105 am cdt. white lake around 115 am cdt. huron around 125 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include broadland and pukwana.
7/25/2015 9:06 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern brule, jerauld, southwestern beadle and northwestern aurora counties will expire at 915 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning is weakening below severe limits, and will no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for southeastern south dakota.
7/25/2015 8:53 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern jerauld, west central kingsbury, beadle and northwestern sanborn counties will expire at 900 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning is moving out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for east central south dakota.
7/25/2015 8:49 PM CDT	At 849 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near wessington springs, or 28 miles northeast of kimball, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. this severe storm will be near, wessington springs around 910 pm cdt. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for southeastern south dakota.
7/25/2015 8:38 PM CDT	At 838 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near carthage, or 21 miles southwest of lake thompson state recreation area, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. this severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern jerauld, west central kingsbury, beadle and northwestern sanborn counties, including the following locations, broadland. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for east central south dakota.
7/25/2015 8:25 PM CDT	At 825 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of rosehill dam, or 25 miles southeast of miller, moving southeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. this severe thunderstorm will be near, wessington springs around 910 pm cdt. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for southeastern south dakota.
7/25/2015 8:14 PM CDT	At 813 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near huron, moving southeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. this severe thunderstorm will be near, cavour around 825 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include broadland. A tornado watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for east central south dakota.
6/22/2015 3:45 AM CDT	Storm damage reported in hand county SD, 14.9 miles SE of Wessington Springs, SD
6/20/2015 1:59 AM CDT	Storm damage reported in jerauld county SD, 7.9 miles E of Wessington Springs, SD
6/20/2015 1:59 AM CDT	At 158 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near alpena to platte, moving east at 55 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern brule, jerauld, davison, sanborn, aurora and north central charles mix counties.
6/20/2015 1:31 AM CDT	At 128 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles north of gann valley to near iona, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, grass ranch colony around 155 am cdt. at 128 am, chamberlain awos measured a wind gust to 60 mph. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include pukwana.
6/20/2015 1:21 AM CDT	At 119 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of fort thompson to near iona, moving east at 60 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, grass ranch colony around 150 am cdt. white lake around 200 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include pukwana.
6/28/2014 12:30 AM CDT	Measured at huron raws site. time approximated by rada in hand county SD, 14.9 miles SE of Wessington Springs, SD
6/16/2014 11:20 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 8.1 miles NE of Wessington Springs, SD
6/21/2013 2:22 PM CDT	Storm damage reported in jerauld county SD, 7.9 miles E of Wessington Springs, SD
6/21/2013 2:00 PM CDT	Storm damage reported in hand county SD, 14.9 miles SE of Wessington Springs, SD
6/12/2013 3:41 AM CDT	Storm damage reported in hand county SD, 14.9 miles SE of Wessington Springs, SD
5/26/2013 8:15 AM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 7.9 miles E of Wessington Springs, SD
5/19/2013 12:41 AM CDT	Reported at ucoop station rhus2 in hand county SD, 14.7 miles SE of Wessington Springs, SD
9/3/2012 8:12 PM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 12.2 miles NNW of Wessington Springs, SD
9/3/2012 7:20 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.1 miles NW of Wessington Springs, SD
6/13/2012 6:30 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 18.6 miles ESE of Wessington Springs, SD
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Storm damage reported in jerauld county SD, 10.9 miles NE of Wessington Springs, SD
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Quarter sized hail reported 7.9 miles E of Wessington Springs, SD