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Mellette County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Has it hailed in Mellette County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 38 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 72 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 34 high-wind reports with gusts up to 96 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 7, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Mellette County hail map

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

72
Events (12 mo)
38
Hail
34
Wind
0
Tornado
1.5"
Max hail
96
Max wind (mph)
Sep 7, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 11, 2026 wind event near 1 S White River, Mellette County, South Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 11, 2026 wind event (96 mph) near 1 S White River. 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.

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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, September 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 722 AM MDT /822 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles southeast of Midland to near Parmelee, or extending from 24 miles east of Kadoka to 19 miles southwest of White River, moving northeast at 40 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 · Mellette County

Sunday, August 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 714 PM CDT /614 PM MDT/, doppler radar was tracking strong outflow winds extending from 6 miles west of South Eagle Butte to near Red Shirt Table Overlook, or extending from 13 miles east of Dupree to 26 miles east of Hot Springs, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

Saturday, August 29, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 710 PM CDT /610 PM MDT/, Automated observations a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Interior to 12 miles south of Lacreek Wildlife Refuge, or extending from 27 miles west of Kadoka to 17 miles south of Martin, moving east at 50 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 · Mellette County

Thursday, August 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 658 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Wood, or 16 miles east of White River, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Mainly rural areas of East Central Mellette County, north of Mosher.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

“At 413 PM MDT /513 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Corn Creek, or 22 miles southeast of Kadoka, moving northeast at 15 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 · Mellette County

Monday, August 24, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 24, 2026 storm activity in Mellette 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 753 PM MDT /853 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 9 miles south of Midland to 10 miles east of Midland, or extending from 18 miles northeast of Kadoka to 30 miles northeast of Kadoka, moving east at 10 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

“At 1109 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles northeast of Cedar Butte to over Mission, or extending from 9 miles northwest of White River to over Mission, moving east at 30 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, August 19, 2026 storm activity in Mellette 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 149 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 15 miles north of Ideal to near Haystack Butte, or extending from 27 miles north of Winner to 9 miles east of Mission, 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

“At 1258 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near White River, moving east at 30 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... Wood, Mosher, Butte Creek and Intersection of Highway 83 and White River.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

Monday, August 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 918 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from near Mission to 8 miles south of Lakeview, or extending from near Mission to 22 miles south of Mission, moving east at 45 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“One person hit in the chest with a large tree limb while attempting to seek shelter in a basement at the house next door but was not injured. Numerous large tree limbs (UNR)”

SPC verified report · Wood

“Numerous large trees snapped and uprooted at Moran Ranch. Damage to grain bins and outbuildings. Fences crushed and driveway blocked. Time estimated based on radar and (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 12 S White River

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 96 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Mellette 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.

“Updated. Widespread and significant wind damage reported across the White River area. Numerous large trees down including on top of a home and on top of at least two ve (UNR)”

SPC verified report · White River

“Outbuildings blown over. Time estimated based on radar and nearby measured wind gusts. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · Cedar Butte

Thursday, July 30, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 30, 2026 storm activity in Mellette 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 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 · Mellette County

“At 155 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Parmelee, or 20 miles southwest of White River, moving southeast at 15 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

Monday, July 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“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 · Mellette County

“At 633 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Mission, moving east at 25 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“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 · Mellette County

“At 115 PM MDT /215 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms 12 miles north of Cedar Butte, or 18 miles northwest of White River, moving east at 20 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 · Mellette County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 9, 2026 storm activity in Mellette 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 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 · Mellette 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 · Mellette County

Monday, July 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 255 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 10 miles north of Ideal to near Okreek, or extending from 22 miles north of Winner to 11 miles northeast of Mission, moving southeast at 15 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

Friday, July 3, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Mellette 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 140 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Swift Bear, or 7 miles west of White River, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include... Swift Bear.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette 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 · Mellette County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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 · Mellette County

Monday, June 29, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 70 mph

Saturday, June 27, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“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 · Mellette County

“At 846 PM MDT /946 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 11 miles north of Kadoka to 7 miles southwest of Norris, or extending from 10 miles southeast of Philip to 27 miles northeast of Martin, moving east 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

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 · Mellette County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 60 mph

“At 843 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Fairgrounds Housing, or 10 miles west of Mission, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea to 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 · Mellette County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 2, 2026 storm activity in Mellette 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.

“Estimated ping pong ball size hail... zero visibility... very strong winds at least over 60 MPH rocking truck back and forth. Street flooding now occurring across White (UNR)”

SPC verified report · White River

“Estimated ping pong ball size hail... zero visibility... very strong winds at least over 60 MPH rocking truck back and forth. Street flooding now occurring across White (UNR)”

SPC verified report · White River

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

8 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, April 22, 2026 storm activity in Mellette 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 · Mellette County

“At 530 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles north of Cedar Butte, or 15 miles northwest of White River, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Dry lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

Saturday, April 11, 2026

2 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 · Mellette County

“At 847 PM MDT/947 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 2 miles north of Minuteman Missile Visitors Center to 6 miles west of Wanblee to near Swett. Movement was 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. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

5 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 · Mellette County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“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 · Mellette County

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of south central, southwestern, and the Black Hills of South Dakota. WHEN...From Thursday evening 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 · Mellette County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

1 NWS warning — 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 · Mellette County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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. 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 · Mellette County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 to 75 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northwestern, south central, and southwestern South Dakota. WHEN...From 10 PM MST /11 PM CST/ this evening to 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Mellette County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 7, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 72 severe weather events in Mellette 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 Mellette County recently?

Yes — 38 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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