Faulk 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 Faulk County, South Dakota? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 31 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 77 mph, plus 3 hail reports with hail up to 0.5". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 10, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 106 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Blue Dog Lake to near Swan Lake to Turton to near Devoe. Movement was southeast 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...”
“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...”
- Wind 55 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1129 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles west of Polo to near Highmore to Stephan to near Lower Brule. 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... Miller, Highmore, Lower Brule, St.”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Sully, Faulk, Potter, Walworth, and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Sully, Faulk, Potter, Walworth, and Spink Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“At 253 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers and a weak few thunderstorms along a line extending from near Seneca to near Cottonwood Lake Near Agar to near Chantier Creek Recreation Area. Movement was east 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...”
- Wind 59 mph 4 ESE Faulkton SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 8, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 77 mph
“Mesonet station 315 Cresbard (SDDOT). (ABR)”
“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.”
- Wind 77 mph Faulkton SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 4 WNW Cresbard SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, Faulk, and Potter Counties. WHEN...From 1 PM CDT /noon MDT/ this afternoon to 7 PM CDT /6 PM MDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1044 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Onaka, or 16 miles east of Hoven, moving northeast at 60 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 28, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Faulk, Spink, Hyde, Hand, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Faulk, Spink, Hyde, Hand, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. The strongest winds will be in the morning. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”
- Wind 55 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Faulk County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Faulk County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 10, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 31 severe weather events in Faulk 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 Faulk County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.5" recorded.
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