Douglas County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Douglas County, South Dakota? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 28 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 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 Douglas 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.
Friday, July 24, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“Wind gusts to about 70 mph scattered lawn furniture across the yard. Brief heavy rain and dime sized hail accompanied the storm. (FSD)”
- Wind 70 mph 10 W Dimock SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 67 mph
“Personal weather station reported wind gust of 75 mph at 2:38 am CDT. (FSD)”
“Personal weather station report of 67 mph gust at 2:27 am CDT. (FSD)”
- Wind 67 mph 5 W Armour SPC verified report
- Wind 67 mph 8 N Delmont SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 68 mph
“Mesonet station 304 SD RWIS Corsica. (FSD)”
- Wind 68 mph 3 S Corsica SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 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 Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 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 Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms continue to bring occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90 corridor this evening. Showers and storms diminish near and after sunset. If you have outdoor activities through this evening and see showers approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.”
“Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will bring occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90 corridor early this evening. The main threat will be near and west of I-29 through 7 pm, spreading east of I-29 from 6 pm to 8 pm. If you have outdoor activities during this time and see showers approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.”
- Wind 60 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Variable winds gusting as high as 60 to 70 mph behind departing thunderstorms. WHERE...Charles Mix, Douglas, Gregory, and Bon Homme Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT early this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Variable winds gusting as high as 60 to 75 mph behind departing thunderstorms. WHERE...Charles Mix, Douglas, and Gregory Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds gusting as high as 60 to 75 mph behind departing thunderstorms. WHERE...Charles Mix, Douglas, and Gregory Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 75 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 73 mph
“A personal weather station near Armour reported a 73 mph wind gust. (FSD)”
- Wind 73 mph 7 W Armour SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Mesonet station 304 SD RWIS Corsica. (FSD)”
“Open front cattle barn and hay shed destroyed. A couple houses in the area also had missing shingles. (FSD)”
- Wind 62 mph 3 S Corsica SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Harrison SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Douglas 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 Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Douglas 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 Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Douglas County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Douglas County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 28 severe weather events in Douglas 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 Douglas County recently?
No hail reports in the last 180 days, though other storm activity has been recorded in Douglas County.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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