Hutchinson County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Hutchinson County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 69 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 58 high-wind reports with gusts up to 82 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Hutchinson County
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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 24, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Roof torn off outbuilding and large doors bowed in near the airport. Time estimated from radar. (FSD)”
- Wind 66 mph 8 ESE Parkston SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Parkston SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Measured on personal weather station. (FSD)”
- Wind 66 mph 3 SE Dimock SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“Personal weather station reported a wind gusts of 60 mph at 2:42 am CDT. (FSD)”
- Wind 58 mph 7 ENE Dimock SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“Mesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman. (FSD)”
- Wind 55 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 61 mph 5 S Freeman SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Nebraska and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms continue to bring occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90 corridor this evening. Showers and storms diminish near and after sunset. If you have outdoor activities through this evening and see showers approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.”
“Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will bring occasional wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph near and north of the Interstate 90 corridor early this evening. The main threat will be near and west of I-29 through 7 pm, spreading east of I-29 from 6 pm to 8 pm. If you have outdoor activities during this time and see showers approaching, be prepared for a quick increase in the winds.”
- Wind 60 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“WHAT...Variable winds gusting as high as 60 to 70 mph behind departing thunderstorms. WHERE...Hutchinson County. WHEN...Until 2 AM CDT early this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 70 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Variable winds gusting as high as 60 to 75 mph behind departing thunderstorms. WHERE...Bon Homme and Hutchinson Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 75 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 24, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
“Sheriff reported half dollar size hail. (FSD)”
- Hail 2" 7 E Tripp SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 3 ENE Tripp SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" Tripp SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 6 WSW Tripp SPC verified report
Saturday, May 23, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
“Received a photo of 2 inch hail in Freeman via social media. Timing was estimated from radar. (FSD)”
- Hail 2" Freeman SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 3 ESE Menno SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 82 mph
“Photo of roughly golf ball size hail. Time estimated via radar. (FSD)”
“Mesonet station 163 SD RWIS Freeman. (FSD)”
- Hail 1.75" 6 ESE Menno SPC verified report
- Wind 82 mph 5 S Freeman SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 E Menno SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 8 S Freeman SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 E Menno SPC verified report
Thursday, May 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Thursday. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. AFFECTED AREA...In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Bon Homme and Yankton. WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25"
- Hail 1.25" 3 S Freeman SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 5 NNE Olivet SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 NW Olivet SPC verified report
Saturday, March 28, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 27, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota.”
“The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 9 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida.”
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 65 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 75 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph
“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southwest Minnesota and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree branches. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Beadle, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Miner, Lake, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”
- Wind 75 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Sioux, O'Brien, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Jerauld, Sanborn, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union. WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“AFFECTED AREA...In Iowa, Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Sioux, O'Brien, Clay, Plymouth, Cherokee, Buena Vista, Woodbury and Ida. In Minnesota, Nobles, Jackson and Rock. In Nebraska, Dixon and Dakota. In South Dakota, Gregory, Brule, Aurora, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Charles Mix, Douglas, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln, Bon Homme, Yankton, Clay and Union.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, northeast Nebraska, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until noon CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon CST Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, January 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”
“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Sunday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”
- Wind 55 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.”
“WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to a half inch, but locally higher in very narrow snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and central, east central, south central, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.”
- Wind 60 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hutchinson County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Hutchinson County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 69 severe weather events in Hutchinson County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Hutchinson County recently?
Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
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