Clay County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Clay County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 2 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 30 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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Last 30 days in Clay County
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 4 E Irene SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report and photo via social media. (FSD)”
- Hail 1" 6 NNW Vermillion SPC verified report
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report via social media. Time estimated by radar. (FSD)”
- Hail 1" Irene SPC verified report
Thursday, May 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 27, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida.”
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 26 below zero expected. WHERE...Clay and Lincoln Counties. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 26 below zero expected. WHERE...Clay and Lincoln Counties. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM to 11 AM CDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches.”
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Clay County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Clay County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 30 severe weather events in Clay County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Clay County recently?
Yes — 2 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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