Meade County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Meade County, South Dakota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 46 severe weather events here in the last 180 days, alongside 11 hail reports with hail up to 3" and 34 high-wind reports with gusts up to 86 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 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 Meade County
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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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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
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
- Hail 1.5" 2 W Black Hawk SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“9 power poles reported down near Elm Springs with outages across the area. Time estimated based on radar and nearby measured wind gusts. (UNR)”
- Wind 66 mph 2 E Elm Springs SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph Union Center SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 6 WSW Fairpoint SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Elm Springs SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 3", 1 tornado report
“Tornado with full condensed ground contact ongoing observed from Highway 73 looking northwest. Debris being lofted around the base of the tornado. (UNR)”
“Time and exact location estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Tornado Tornado 8 SSW Faith SPC verified report
- Hail 3" 9 S Faith SPC verified report
- Hail 2.5" 6 W Faith SPC verified report
Thursday, July 30, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
- Wind 63 mph 1 NNE Faith SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph Union Center SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 70 mph
- Wind 70 mph 6 WSW Fairpoint SPC verified report
- Wind 64 mph Howes SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 3 W Union Center SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 7 NNE Ellsworth AFB SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph
- Wind 63 mph Howes SPC verified report
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 66 mph
- Wind 66 mph 7 E Sturgis SPC verified report
Monday, July 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Reported at Stagebarn Middle School. Photo via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Hail 1" 2 NNW Summerset SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" 8 WSW Union Center SPC verified report
- Hail 1.25" 6 NE Sturgis SPC verified report
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 86 mph
“Reported via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”
- Wind 86 mph 11 SSE Hereford SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 3 N New Underwood SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" 1 SE Union Center SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 7 NNE Ellsworth AFB SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
- Hail 1.5" 4 ENE Black Hawk SPC verified report
Friday, June 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
“Measured on a personal weather station. (UNR)”
- Wind 62 mph 7 S White Owl SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 80 mph
- Wind 80 mph 6 WSW Fairpoint SPC verified report
- Wind 72 mph Union Center SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 3 W Union Center SPC verified report
- Wind 58 mph 7 NNE Ellsworth AFB SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 11 SSE Hereford SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 67 mph
- Wind 67 mph 1 ENE Mud Butte SPC verified report
- Wind 63 mph 1 NNE Faith SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
- Wind 62 mph 2 E Elm Springs SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph
- Wind 68 mph 2 E Elm Springs SPC verified report
- Wind 62 mph 11 SSE Hereford SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Meade County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 46 severe weather events in Meade County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Meade County recently?
Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 3" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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