Minnehaha County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Minnehaha County, South Dakota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 72 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 11 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 60 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 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.
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Last 30 days in Minnehaha 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
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 72 mph
“ASOS station KFSD Sioux Falls Airport. (FSD)”
“Tree and fence damage across town. (FSD)”
- Wind 72 mph 3 NNW Sioux Falls SPC verified report
- Wind 69 mph 3 NNW Brandon SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 2 ESE Colton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Brandon SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Personal weather station reported gust of 60 mph at 3:23 am CDT. (FSD)”
“Multiple reports of large tree branches down on the east side of Sioux Falls. Time estimated via radar. (FSD)”
- Wind 60 mph 4 NNE Brandon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 E Sioux Falls SPC verified report
Saturday, June 27, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Mesonet station 17 SD RWIS DELL RAPIDS. (FSD)”
“Dairy farm sustained significant damage to numerous outbuildings. (FSD)”
- Wind 63 mph 3 NNW Sioux Falls SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 3 W Dell Rapids SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ESE Baltic SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 N Valley Springs SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 E Baltic SPC verified report
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 30, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", 1 tornado report
“In addition to hail up to the size of quarters... heavy rainfall was reported. (FSD)”
“Report and video via social media. (FSD)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 W Wall Lake SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 WSW Humboldt SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 SSW Humboldt SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 5 NW Wall Lake SPC verified report
Saturday, May 23, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Got an mping report of Quarter sized hail in Sioux Falls. Time estimated via radar. (FSD)”
“Report from social media... time estimated by radar. (FSD)”
- Hail 1" 2 SW Sioux Falls SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Wall Lake SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" Valley Springs SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 5 W Sioux Falls SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Sioux Falls 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
- Hail 1.5" 4 WSW Sioux Falls 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of east 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
6 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 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, December 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations up to half inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota, and east central and southeast South Dakota. WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.”
- Wind 60 mph Minnehaha County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, September 15, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (FSD)”
- Hail 1" 4 SW Sioux Falls SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Minnehaha County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 72 severe weather events in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County recently?
Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
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