Harding County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Harding County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 43 hail reports with hail up to 3.25", among 120 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 77 high-wind reports with gusts up to 100 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.
Harding County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Harding County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Harding County
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.
See the specifics — free →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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.75", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Hail punched numerous holes in residential siding. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
“Storm is producing prodigious lightning. (UNR)”
- Hail 2.75" 8 N Harding SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 2 S Redig SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 9 ENE Camp Crook SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 N Redig SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 8 WSW Ladner SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 7 E Camp Crook SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Time estimated based on DOT webcam and radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 1.5" 7 NE Ralph SPC verified report
Thursday, July 30, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Mostly pea size with a few quarters. (UNR)”
“At 445 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Lodgepole, or 32 miles southwest of Lemmon, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Lodgepole and White Butte.”
- Wind 60 mph 1 N Buffalo SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 1 N Buffalo SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 8 SSE Ralph SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 422 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 11 miles north of North Cave Hills to 9 miles southeast of Gustave, or extending from 29 miles north of Buffalo to 30 miles southwest of Buffalo, 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.”
“At 522 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles northwest of Lodgepole to near Hoover, or extending from 30 miles west of Lemmon to 40 miles south of Buffalo, 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 808 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms and thunderstorm outflow winds extending from over Owen Lake to near Vale, or extending from 35 miles south of Lemmon to 16 miles northeast of Sturgis, moving southeast at 25 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.”
“At 613 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from 7 miles northwest of Reva to near Gustave, or extending from 18 miles east of Buffalo to 28 miles southwest of Buffalo, moving southeast at 15 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 MPH and half inch size hail. These storms have produced measured wind gusts as high as 50 MPH near and south of Camp Crook.”
- Hail 0.5" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 80 mph
- Wind 80 mph 8 N Redig SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 4 N Ludlow SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 13 SSW Reva SPC verified report
Saturday, July 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 340 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Slim Buttes to near Maurine, or extending from 23 miles southeast of Buffalo to 28 miles west of Faith, moving 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...”
“At 259 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms near Haystack Buttes, or 32 miles south of Buffalo, moving east at 30 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... Hoover, Castle Rock, Haystack Buttes, Dears Ears Butte, Two Top Butte and Antelope Butte.”
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 323 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Harding to over Fruitdale, or extending from 20 miles southwest of Buffalo to 10 miles east of Belle Fourche, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Hail 0.25" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1037 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Antelope Butte, or 19 miles north of Belle Fourche, 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 446 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Gustave, or 26 miles southwest of Buffalo, 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... East Short Pines.”
- Hail 0.5" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 2"
“Falling now along Highway 20. Reported via Spotter Network. (UNR)”
“Measured with a ruler along River Rd. Hail of various sizes fell from about 512 PM to 520 PM. (UNR)”
- Hail 2" 6 W Buffalo SPC verified report
- Hail 2" 10 SW Ladner SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 26, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2", wind gusts up to 75 mph
“Photo received via social media. Roof and garden damage reported from the hail. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
“Along Highway 20. Reported via Spotter Network. (UNR)”
- Hail 2" Ludlow SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 10 ESE Buffalo SPC verified report
- Wind 75 mph 1 ESE Ladner SPC verified report
- Wind 66 mph 4 N Ludlow SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 1 N Buffalo SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 5 miles north of Prairie City to near Vale, or extending from 35 miles east of Buffalo to 17 miles northeast of Sturgis, moving east at 30 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 658 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 6 miles north of Reva to over Belle Fourche Reservoir, or extending from 21 miles east of Buffalo to 8 miles northeast of Belle Fourche, moving southeast 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 748 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles north of Ludlow, or 38 miles north of Buffalo, moving southeast 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... Ralph, Lodgepole and White Butte.”
“At 858 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lake Gardner, or near Buffalo, moving southeast at 60 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Buffalo, Reva, Slim Buttes and Lake Gardner.”
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 7, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“At 927 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles east of Lodgepole to Zeona. Movement was east at 25 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 1.5" 8 W Redig SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 8 W Redig SPC verified report
- Wind 68 mph 1 ESE Ladner SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 4 N Ludlow SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 13 WNW Ladner SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 3.25", wind gusts up to 70 mph
“This was measured after some melting took place. (UNR)”
“A few stones that size. Most were nickle to quarter size stones. (UNR)”
- Hail 3.25" 5 N Redig SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 4 SSW Reva SPC verified report
- Wind 70 mph 15 ENE Redig SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 4 WSW Reva SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 508 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gustave, or 31 miles southwest of Buffalo, moving east at 25 MPH. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Harding, Gustave, and East Short Pines.”
- Hail 0.88" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 305 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Gustave, or 26 miles southwest of Buffalo, moving northwest at 25 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 423 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles north of Antelope Butte to 2 miles east of Saint Onge. Movement was northeast at 15 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.”
- Hail 0.75" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 450 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Redig, or 23 miles south of Buffalo, moving northeast at 20 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. Locations impacted include... Redig.”
- Hail 0.75" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 23, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, and Pennington Co Plains. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Pennington Co Plains. WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
- Wind 65 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Pennington Co Plains. WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, and Pennington Co Plains. WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
- Wind 65 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 258 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Camp Crook to 11 miles north of Colony. Movement was east at 30 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“A strong cold front will move through the area tonight. Rain showers and wind gusts to 55 mph are expected as the front passes, with gusty winds lasting an hour or two. A few localized gusts over 60 mph cannot be ruled out. These winds may lead to difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds will drop off quickly late this evening and overnight.”
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 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.”
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 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/ this morning to 9 PM MDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
- Wind 80 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 80 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 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.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 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.”
- Wind 80 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 70 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, and Southern Perkins. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, and Southern Perkins. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 16, 2026
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 midnight MST tonight. 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. Where snow falls, blowing snow will occur reducing visibilities to less than one mile at times. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs.”
- Wind 80 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 80 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, January 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. Locally higher gusts are possible, especially from Buffalo to Wall. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until midnight MST Friday Night. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts from 60 to 80 mph. Locally higher gusts are possible, especially from Buffalo to Wall. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until midnight MST Friday Night. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”
- Wind 80 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.”
- Wind 75 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 80 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
4 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 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 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.”
- Wind 80 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 80 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 80 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...In South Dakota, Butte, Harding, Northern Foothills, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills. In Wyoming, Northeastern Crook. WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 AM MST Thursday.”
- Wind 75 mph Harding County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Harding County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 120 severe weather events in Harding 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 Harding County recently?
Yes — 43 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.25" 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 Harding County?
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