Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026
Has it hailed in Edmunds County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 20 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 74 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 54 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 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.
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Edmunds County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →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.
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Mostly dime to penny size hail with a few quarter size stones. Time estimated via radar. (ABR)”
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 67 mph
“Mesonet station 339 Roscoe (SDDOT). (ABR)”
“Mesonet station BWLS2 Bowdle (SD Mesonet). (ABR)”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1232 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Opitz Lake to near Andover to near Warner to near Cravens Corner. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1125 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rutland to 7 miles northwest of Westwood Colony to Forbes to near Venturia. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 938 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bowdle, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Bowdle, Roscoe, and Hosmer.”
“At 721 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Java, or 8 miles east of Selby, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Personal weather station 1 mile northeast of Mina recorded a wind gust of 60 miles per hour. (ABR)”
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Edmunds, Faulk, McPherson, Brown, and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until 2 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Edmunds, Faulk, McPherson, Brown, and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until 2 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1119 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bowdle to near Onaka to 13 miles west of Polo. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1030 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Akaska to 8 miles south of Cottonwood Lake Near Agar to Rousseau. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 158 PM CDT/1258 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Greenway to near Selby to Laplant. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Mound City, or 9 miles southeast of Herreid, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Eureka, Mound City, and Lake Hiddenwood Rec Area.”
1 SPC verified storm report · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“At 141 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Glenham to 6 miles southwest of Selby to 10 miles southwest of Hoven to near Gorman. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
“At 314 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stratford to near Chelsea to near Faulkton to 10 miles east of Stone Lake. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Mesonet station BWLS2 Bowdle (SD Mesonet). (ABR)”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth Counties. WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 8 PM CDT /7 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 124 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Stone Lake to 8 miles north of Ree Heights to near Vayland. Movement was north at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Redfield, Miller, Faulkton, Bowdle, Tulare, St.”
“At 411 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Loyalton, or 7 miles southeast of Roscoe, moving north at 15 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of central Edmunds County.”
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Minnesota, Traverse and Big Stone. In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Brown, Marshall, Roberts, Walworth, Edmunds, Day, Dewey, Potter, Faulk and Grant. WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”
“Strong wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected to persist through the afternoon hours today. Localized stronger wind gusts of more than 50 mph will be possible as the result of sprinkles or brief showers moving through this morning into the afternoon. This will lead to patchy to areas of blowing dust and reduced visibilities between 1 to 3 miles.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Campbell, Corson, Dewey, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth Counties. WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1128 PM CDT/1028 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles north of Glenham to near Hillsview to 6 miles northwest of North Scatterwood Lake. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1009 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles northeast of Hague to 7 miles west of Roscoe to near Tolstoy. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Campbell, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Campbell, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Campbell, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Campbell, Edmunds, McPherson, and Walworth Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...West 45 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...20 to 35 percent across south central South Dakota. 35 to 50 percent over north central South Dakota.”
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“The National Weather Service in Aberdeen has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Corson, Campbell, McPherson, Walworth, Edmunds, Dewey, Potter, Faulk, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Down to between 20 and 35 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night. IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Campbell, Corson, Edmunds, Faulk, McPherson, and Walworth Counties. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central and north central South Dakota. WHEN...From 9 PM CST /8 PM MST/ this evening to noon CST /11 AM MST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“Wind gusts will generally remain below 60 mph through the evening hours. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 12 AM CST /11 PM MST/ this evening. Wind gusts ranging from 35 to 55 mph this evening with areas of light snow and blowing snow.”
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 74 severe weather events in Edmunds County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Yes — 20 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
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