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Faulk County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Looking for storm and wind reports in Faulk County, South Dakota? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 51 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 46 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph, plus 5 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 14, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Faulk County hail map

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

51
Events (12 mo)
5
Hail
46
Wind
0
Tornado
0.75"
Max hail
80
Max wind (mph)
Sep 14, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 9, 2026 wind event near Faulkton, Faulk County, South Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 9, 2026 wind event (77 mph) near Faulkton. 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.

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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.

Monday, September 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, September 14, 2026 storm activity in Faulk 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 738 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Gettysburg to over Harrold, or extending from over Gettysburg to 13 miles east of Blunt, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“At 644 AM CDT /544 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles north of Herreid to over Lebanon, or extending from 7 miles north of Herreid to 10 miles northeast of Gettysburg, moving northeast at 55 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Friday, July 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 10, 2026 storm activity in Faulk 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Faulk 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Monday, June 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 59 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 15, 2026 storm activity in Faulk 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 77 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Faulk 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.

“Mesonet station 315 Cresbard (SDDOT). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 4 WNW Cresbard

Monday, June 8, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 8, 2026 storm activity in Faulk 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“At 240 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mina Lake Rec Area to 6 miles southeast of Pembrook Colony to Norbeck. Movement was southeast 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. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Sunday, May 31, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, May 31, 2026 storm activity in Faulk 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Faulk 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

Friday, January 16, 2026

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Faulk County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Faulk County, SD?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 14, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 51 severe weather events in Faulk 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 Faulk County recently?

Yes — 5 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" 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 Faulk County?

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