Hand County Hail Map & Storm Reports

“At 1216 PM CDT /1116 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 5 miles west of Ree Heights, or 7 miles east of Highmore, moving northeast at 40 mph. Also, strong thunderstorms were located near Murdo to Presho to Grey Hill Rec Area. 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 · Hand County

“At 1152 AM CDT /1052 AM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 11 miles south of Holabird, or 11 miles southwest of Highmore, moving northeast at 40 mph. Also, strong thunderstorms were located from near Murdo to Presho to Grey Hill Rec Area. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hand County

“Mainly pea to dime sized hail... but had a few to the size of ping pong balls. (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 7 S Vayland

“Quarter sized hail that knocked some leaves and small branches from the trees. Time estimated by radar. (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 5 SSW Orient

“At 1044 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Burdette, or 11 miles northeast of Miller, moving east 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Burdette around 1045 PM CDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hand County

“At 1227 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles southwest of Vayland to 6 miles northeast of Byre Lake, or extending from 9 miles southeast of Miller to 10 miles southwest of Lower Brule, moving southeast at 45 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hand County

“At 1201 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles northeast of Highmore to near Degrey Rec Area, or extending from 6 miles northeast of Highmore to 21 miles northwest of Lower Brule, moving south 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hand County

“Mesonet station RHUS2 Danforth 5 E. Time estimated on radar. (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 12 ESE Sunshine Bible A

“Mesonet station Okobojo Point Rec Area 8ENE (Onida) (SD Mesonet). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Polo

“Mesonet station 312 Ree Heights (SDDOT). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Ree Heights

“Mesonet station 312 Ree Heights (SDDOT). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Ree Heights

“At 327 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Highmore to near Etbauer Hill to near Chamberlain. Movement was east at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hand County

“At 255 AM CDT, trained weather spotters reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Lake Sharpe to 7 miles north of Colome. Movement was northeast at 25 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hand County

“report relayed via EM. Time and location estimated. (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 11 SW Sunshine Bible Ac

“Mesonet station 312 Ree Heights (SDDOT). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Ree Heights

“Mesonet station 158 Miranda (SDDOT). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 5 E Orient

“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 · Hand 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 · Hand County

“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 · Hand County

“At 251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Vayland, or 10 miles east of Miller, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Vayland.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hand County

“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 · Hand County

“Mesonet station 158 Miranda (SDDOT). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 5 E Orient

“Mesonet station RHMS2 Rockham 6SSE (SD Mesonet). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Rockham

“Mesonet station 312 Ree Heights (SDDOT). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 1 N Ree Heights

“Mesonet station RHMS2 Rockham 6SSE (SD Mesonet). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 6 S Rockham

“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 · Hand County

“Mesonet station RHUS2 Danforth 5 E. Time estimated by radar. (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 12 ESE Sunshine Bible A

“Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.). (ABR)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Sunshine Bible Acad

“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 · Hand County

“At 1248 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of Degrey Rec Area to 9 miles east of Stephan to near Gann Valley. Movement was north 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hand 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 · Hand County

“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Spink, Clark, Codington, Hamlin, Deuel, Stanley, Sully, Hughes, Hyde, Hand, Jones, Lyman and Buffalo. WINDS...West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hand County

“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 · Hand County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hyde, Lyman, and Spink Counties. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Gusty winds may also cause blowing dust to occasionally reduce visibility, especially near open fields.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hand County

“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 · Hand 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 · Hand County

“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 · Hand 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 · Hand 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 · Hand 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 · Hand County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, Dewey, and Potter Counties. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. 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 · Hand County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, Sully, Dewey, and Potter Counties. WHEN...Until noon CST /11 AM MST/ today. 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 · Hand County

“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 · Hand 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 · Hand County

“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 · Hand County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Buffalo, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, Jones, Lyman, Stanley, and Sully Counties. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /2 PM MST/ this afternoon. 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 · Hand County