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Jackson County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 15, 2026

Has it hailed in Jackson County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 57 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 179 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 122 high-wind reports with gusts up to 102 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.

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

Jackson County hail map

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

179
Events (12 mo)
57
Hail
122
Wind
0
Tornado
2"
Max hail
102
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
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What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 10, 2026 wind event near 4 E Cactus Flat, Jackson County, South Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 10, 2026 wind event (102 mph) near 4 E Cactus Flat. 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.

Last 30 days in Jackson County

Current NEXRAD radar over Jackson County, South Dakota with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Jackson County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 11 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 7 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 14 NWS warnings — hail to 0.88", wind to 59 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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, August 10, 2026

9 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 102 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Jackson 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.

“Winds estimated at 90 MPH. Generator damaged. Reporting party had to evacuate camper for safer shelter. A wind gust was measured at 102 MPH west of this location. Time (UNR)”

SPC verified report · Belvidere

“Measured on a personal weather station in Interior. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · Interior

Thursday, July 30, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 244 PM MDT /344 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Black Pipe, or 27 miles northeast of Martin, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... Norris and Black Pipe.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 120 PM CDT /1220 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Norris, or 21 miles west of White River, moving northeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 806 PM MDT, automated weather station observations confirmed a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles northeast of Marcus to near Kyle North Route Housing, or extending from 17 miles southwest of Faith to 31 miles northwest of Martin, moving east at 15 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 MPH and pea size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 806 PM MDT, automated weather station observations confirmed a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles northeast of Marcus to near Kyle North Route Housing, or extending from 17 miles southwest of Faith to 31 miles northwest of Martin, moving east at 15 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 MPH and pea size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph

“Measured on a personal weather station. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · Interior

“Measured on a personal weather station. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 1 NE Kadoka

Monday, July 27, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 78 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Jackson 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 457 PM MDT /557 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Norris to 9 miles southwest of Spring Creek, or extending from 21 miles west of White River to 31 miles east of Martin, moving east at 15 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 305 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Hisle, or 21 miles north of Martin, moving east 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 69 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 25, 2026 storm activity in Jackson 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 1241 PM MDT /141 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Belvidere, or 18 miles east of Kadoka, 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... Belvidere.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 1241 PM MDT /141 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Belvidere, or 18 miles east of Kadoka, 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... Belvidere.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 431 PM MDT /531 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northeast of Vetal, or 23 miles northeast of Martin, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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. Locations impacted include... Harrington and Vetal.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 335 PM MDT /435 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles south of Norris, or 27 miles southwest of White River, moving east at 20 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 958 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Philip, moving east at 35 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Philip, Ottumwa, Grindstone Butte and Nowlin.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 909 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wall, or 31 miles west of Philip, moving east at 40 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. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Monday, July 6, 2026

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

Friday, July 3, 2026

6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Jackson 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 1230 AM MDT /130 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 18 miles north of Midland to 12 miles north of Cedar Butte, or extending from 37 miles northeast of Philip to 17 miles northwest of White River, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 1230 AM MDT /130 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 18 miles north of Midland to 12 miles north of Cedar Butte, or extending from 37 miles northeast of Philip to 17 miles northwest of White River, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 58 mph

“At 632 AM MDT, Doppler radar and weather stations were tracking gusty thunderstorm outflow winds from 9 miles south of Angostura Reservoir to 11 miles south of Sunrise Housing, or extending from 18 miles south of Hot Springs to 11 miles south of Martin, moving north at 20 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 MPH. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 533 AM MDT /633 AM CDT/, Doppler radar and weather stations were tracking gusty thunderstorm outflow winds extending from near Dry Wood Housing to 22 miles south of Spring Creek, or extending from 20 miles northwest of Pine Ridge to 39 miles southeast of Martin, moving northeast at 25 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 MPH.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph

Monday, June 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 1203 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Takini to over Delta 9 Missile Silo, or extending from 29 miles south of Faith to 26 miles west of Philip, moving north at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Sunday, June 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1047 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Potato Creek, or 29 miles northwest of Martin, moving north at 55 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 1047 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Potato Creek, or 29 miles northwest of Martin, moving north at 55 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 2"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 27, 2026 storm activity in Jackson 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 933 PM CDT /833 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eagle Nest Butte, or 20 miles north of Martin, moving northeast at 55 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 933 PM CDT /833 PM MDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eagle Nest Butte, or 20 miles north of Martin, moving northeast at 55 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Friday, June 26, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 66 mph

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1118 PM MDT /1218 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hisle, or 13 miles north of Martin, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Parmelee, Upper Cut Meat, He Dog, Hisle and northwestern Rosebud Reservation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, northeast Nebraska, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...From 1 PM 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 64 mph

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 63 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Jackson 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 920 PM MDT/1020 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking multiple strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 2 miles east of George Town to 4 miles northeast of LaCreek North Housing to 5 miles southeast of Slim Buttes Housing. Movement was east at 25 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 MPH and dime to nickel size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 920 PM MDT/1020 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking multiple strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 2 miles east of George Town to 4 miles northeast of LaCreek North Housing to 5 miles southeast of Slim Buttes Housing. Movement was east at 25 MPH. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 MPH and dime to nickel size hail.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 235 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Delta 1 Launch Facility, or 21 miles southwest of Philip, moving northeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Thursday, May 14, 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, 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 10 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 61 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Jackson 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 634 PM MDT/734 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 2 miles west of Belvidere to 5 miles northeast of George Town to Eagle Nest Butte. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Dry lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 634 PM MDT/734 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 2 miles west of Belvidere to 5 miles northeast of George Town to Eagle Nest Butte. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Dry lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 747 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Delta 9 Missile Silo, or 27 miles west of Philip, moving east at 40 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 · Jackson County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 916 PM MDT/1016 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 7 miles east of Grindstone Butte to 2 miles east of George Town. Movement was east at 50 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 · Jackson County

“At 916 PM MDT/1016 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 7 miles east of Grindstone Butte to 2 miles east of George Town. Movement was east at 50 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 · Jackson County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Saturday, March 21, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Friday, March 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Northwest winds still gusting 30 to 50 mph early this morning will continue to gradually decrease through the day.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

11 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

8 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

2 NWS warnings — 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, February 17, 2026 storm activity in Jackson 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 555 PM MST/655 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Takini to 6 miles east of Cedar Pass to 2 miles southeast of Goose Neck Housing. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“At 555 PM MST/655 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of Takini to 6 miles east of Cedar Pass to 2 miles southeast of Goose Neck Housing. Movement was southeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

3 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ this afternoon. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ this afternoon. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

6 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. WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ Thursday. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...Until 1 PM MST /2 PM CST/ Thursday. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Jackson County

Monday, September 22, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 613 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles northeast of Allen to 5 miles south of Kyle to Manderson. These storms were nearly stationary. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea to nickel 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 · Jackson County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 179 severe weather events in Jackson 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 Jackson County recently?

Yes — 57 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" 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 Jackson County?

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