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Fall River County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026

Has it hailed in Fall River County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 50 hail reports with hail up to 3.5", among 122 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 72 high-wind reports with gusts up to 97 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.

Map of Fall River County, South Dakota showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Fall River County, South Dakota. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Fall River County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Fall River County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

122
Events (12 mo)
50
Hail
72
Wind
0
Tornado
3.5"
Max hail
97
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 12, 2026 hail event near 11 W Hot Springs, Fall River County, South Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 12, 2026 hail event (3.5") near 11 W Hot Springs. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Fall River County

Current NEXRAD radar over Fall River County, South Dakota with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Fall River County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 3 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 73 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 7 storm days · 10 SPC verified reports · 7 NWS warnings — hail to 3", wind to 97 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

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.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

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.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3.5", wind gusts up to 87 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 12, 2026 storm activity in Fall River County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Measured with a ruler at the intersection of US-18 and Highway 89. Time estimated based on report and radar. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 11 W Hot Springs

“Video received showing at least 2 inch hail along Highway 18. Time estimated based on report and radar. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 3 W Hot Springs

Friday, July 31, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Photo via social media. Hail covered the ground and damaged tree foliage. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 5 SW Hot Springs

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 60 mph

“At 537 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles north of Dears Ears Butte to 25 miles southwest of Provo, or extending from 39 miles southeast of Buffalo to 29 miles southwest of Edgemont, moving east at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 537 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles north of Dears Ears Butte to 25 miles southwest of Provo, or extending from 39 miles southeast of Buffalo to 29 miles southwest of Edgemont, moving east at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 65 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, July 28, 2026 storm activity in Fall River County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 811 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Oral, or 17 miles east of Hot Springs, moving southeast at 30 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 MPH and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 126 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of Edgemont, moving east at 15 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... Edgemont, Argyle, Burdock and Cascade Falls.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 25, 2026 storm activity in Fall River County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 251 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles east of Angostura Reservoir, or 13 miles southeast of Hot Springs, moving northeast at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 224 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Rumford, or 16 miles southeast of Edgemont, moving east at 20 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... Provo, Rumford, Ardmore and Cascade Falls.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 406 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southeast of Fairburn, or 21 miles northeast of Hot Springs, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Fairburn.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 6, 2026 storm activity in Fall River County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 842 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cascade Falls, or 12 miles east of Edgemont, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea to nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 842 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Cascade Falls, or 12 miles east of Edgemont, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea to nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Sunday, July 5, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 71 mph

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 801 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Angostura Reservoir, or 12 miles southeast of Hot Springs, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 536 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cottonwood Springs Dam, or near Hot Springs, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 632 AM MDT, Doppler radar and weather stations were tracking gusty thunderstorm outflow winds from 9 miles south of Angostura Reservoir to 11 miles south of Sunrise Housing, or extending from 18 miles south of Hot Springs to 11 miles south of Martin, moving north at 20 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 MPH. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 30, 2026 storm activity in Fall River County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 751 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles east of Oral to 13 miles southwest of Oelrichs, or extending from 17 miles east of Hot Springs to 30 miles south of Hot Springs, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 524 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 6 miles southeast of Angostura Reservoir, or 15 miles southeast of Hot Springs, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Oral, Oelrichs, Smithwick, Hay Canyon Butte and Angostura Reservoir.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Monday, June 29, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 63 mph

“At 133 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southeast of Oelrichs, or 29 miles west of Pine Ridge, moving northeast at 50 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Fall River County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Cascade Falls, or 15 miles south of Hot Springs, moving northeast at 35 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 439 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Cascade Falls, or 15 miles south of Hot Springs, moving northeast at 35 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"

“Measured with calipers along US-385. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 9 S Oelrichs

Thursday, June 25, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 65 mph

“Quarter sized hail mixed with smaller hail. Short-lasting gusty winds were also observed. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 5 SE Hot Springs

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1128 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16 miles west of Provo, or 19 miles southwest of Edgemont, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Provo.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Monday, June 22, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1015 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms across southern Fall River County, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Provo, Rumford and Ardmore.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 1015 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms across southern Fall River County, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Provo, Rumford and Ardmore.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Saturday, June 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 5 miles south of Custer to 15 miles south of Oelrichs, or extending from 5 miles south of Custer to 31 miles west of Pine Ridge, moving east at 20 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 MPH. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 5 miles south of Custer to 15 miles south of Oelrichs, or extending from 5 miles south of Custer to 31 miles west of Pine Ridge, moving east at 20 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 MPH. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 837 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 3 miles south of Wind Cave National Park to 3 miles southeast of Cascade Falls to near Ardmore. Movement was east at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 837 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 3 miles south of Wind Cave National Park to 3 miles southeast of Cascade Falls to near Ardmore. Movement was east at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Saturday, May 30, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 610 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over southwestern Badlands National Park, or 33 miles east of Hot Springs, moving north 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 425 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 3 miles west of Slim Buttes Housing, or 15 miles west of Pine Ridge, moving northwest at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 150 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of Oral, or 15 miles east of Hot Springs, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Oral and Smithwick.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, May 13, 2026 storm activity in Fall River County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1049 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Slim Buttes Housing, or 14 miles west of Pine Ridge, moving east at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 910 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 3 miles east of State Game Lodge to near Angostura Reservoir to 11 miles southwest of Provo. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Sunday, May 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 63 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 3, 2026 storm activity in Fall River County, South Dakota
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 330 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Edgemont to 18 miles south of Redbird. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 330 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Edgemont to 18 miles south of Redbird. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 341 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Oelrichs, or 23 miles south of Hot Springs, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Dry lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“At 341 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Oelrichs, or 23 miles south of Hot Springs, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Dry lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 639 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Dewey to near Provo. Movement was northeast at 35 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Saturday, March 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“A strong cold front will move through the area this evening. Wind gusts to 55 mph will be possible as the front passes, with gusty winds lasting a few hours. A few localized gusts to around 60 mph are possible. Winds will drop off quickly late this evening and overnight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“A strong cold front will move through the area this evening. Wind gusts to 55 mph will be possible as the front passes, with gusty winds lasting a few hours. A few localized gusts to around 60 mph are possible. Winds will drop off quickly late this evening and overnight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“While transient gusts of 50 to 55 mph are possible through 01z, winds will remain below advisory levels this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From 9 AM MDT /10 AM CDT/ to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwestern, and the Black Hills of South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwestern, and the Black Hills of South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ this afternoon. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Fall River County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Fall River County, SD?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 122 severe weather events in Fall River County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Fall River County recently?

Yes — 50 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Fall River County?

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