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Perkins County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Perkins County, South Dakota has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 137 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 37 hail reports with hail up to 4.5" and 99 high-wind reports with gusts up to 80 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 30, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Perkins County hail map

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

137
Events (12 mo)
37
Hail
99
Wind
1
Tornado
4.5"
Max hail
80
Max wind (mph)
Aug 30, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 23, 2026 tornado event near 5 ENE Sorum, Perkins County, South Dakota, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 23, 2026 tornado event (Tornado) near 5 ENE Sorum. 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.

Sunday, August 30, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 67 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 30, 2026 storm activity in Perkins 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 506 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers and strong outflow winds extending from 9 miles southeast of Shadehill to near Red Owl, or extending from 20 miles south of Lemmon to 34 miles southwest of Faith, moving east at 45 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 · Perkins County

“At 506 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers and strong outflow winds extending from 9 miles southeast of Shadehill to near Red Owl, or extending from 20 miles south of Lemmon to 34 miles southwest of Faith, moving east at 45 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 · Perkins County

Sunday, August 23, 2026

7 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.5", wind gusts up to 70 mph, 1 tornado report

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, August 23, 2026 storm activity in Perkins 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.

“Brief elephant trunk tornado confirmed by two storm chasers. Has since fully dissipated. Time estimated based on reports and radar. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 5 ENE Sorum

“Wind driven hail of at least ping pong ball size via video. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · Prairie City

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 811 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 8 miles south of Sorum to 6 miles west of Fairpoint, or extending from 36 miles southeast of Buffalo to 37 miles northeast of Sturgis, moving east at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Monday, August 17, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports · 6 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 79 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 17, 2026 storm activity in Perkins 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 60 MPH. Pea to dime size hail completely covered the ground. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 5 SE Usta

“At 943 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles northeast of Opal, or 15 miles west of Faith, moving southeast at 35 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... Faith, Red Scaffold and Durkee Lake.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Monday, August 10, 2026

8 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 4.5", wind gusts up to 65 mph

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

“Significant damage to multiple vehicles...tractors...and semis with all windows broken or smashed out and significant denting. Numerous windows smashed out on residence (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 7 E Prairie City

“Measured with a tape measure near the intersection of Chance Rd and Usta Rd. Report and photo received via social media. Time estimated based on radar. (UNR)”

SPC verified report · 13 WNW Usta

Thursday, July 30, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 445 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southwest of Lodgepole, or 32 miles southwest of Lemmon, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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... Lodgepole and White Butte.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 522 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles northwest of Lodgepole to near Hoover, or extending from 30 miles west of Lemmon to 40 miles south of Buffalo, moving east at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“At 522 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 6 miles northwest of Lodgepole to near Hoover, or extending from 30 miles west of Lemmon to 40 miles south of Buffalo, moving east at 35 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 808 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms and thunderstorm outflow winds extending from over Owen Lake to near Vale, or extending from 35 miles south of Lemmon to 16 miles northeast of Sturgis, moving southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“At 808 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms and thunderstorm outflow winds extending from over Owen Lake to near Vale, or extending from 35 miles south of Lemmon to 16 miles northeast of Sturgis, moving southeast 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Saturday, July 25, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 64 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 25, 2026 storm activity in Perkins 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 343 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Maurine to near White Owl, or extending from 27 miles west of Faith to 32 miles southwest of Faith, moving east at 25 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 · Perkins County

“At 340 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Slim Buttes to near Maurine, or extending from 23 miles southeast of Buffalo to 28 miles west of Faith, moving northeast 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 · Perkins County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

“At 412 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lodgepole, or 27 miles west of Lemmon, moving east 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... Lodgepole.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“At 355 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles north of Stoneville, or 33 miles west of Faith, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Opal.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Thursday, July 2, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 2.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, July 2, 2026 storm activity in Perkins 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 353 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Usta, or 22 miles north of Faith, moving east at 10 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 · Perkins County

“At 404 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northeast of Shadehill, or 8 miles southeast of Lemmon, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Saturday, June 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 841 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lemmon, moving northeast 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... Lemmon, White Butte, Shadehill and Shadehill Reservoir.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Thursday, June 18, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 18, 2026 storm activity in Perkins 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 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 5 miles north of Prairie City to near Vale, or extending from 35 miles east of Buffalo to 17 miles northeast of Sturgis, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“At 729 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 5 miles north of Prairie City to near Vale, or extending from 35 miles east of Buffalo to 17 miles northeast of Sturgis, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 748 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 20 miles north of Ludlow, or 38 miles north of Buffalo, moving southeast at 55 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... Ralph, Lodgepole and White Butte.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“At 840 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bison, or 29 miles south of Lemmon, moving southeast at 55 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 · Perkins County

Sunday, June 7, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 7, 2026 storm activity in Perkins 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 927 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles east of Lodgepole to Zeona. Movement was east at 25 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“At 927 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles east of Lodgepole to Zeona. Movement was east at 25 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 802 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of Zeona, or 40 miles west of Faith, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Zeona.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Thursday, April 23, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, and Pennington Co Plains. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills, and Pennington Co Plains. WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Pennington Co Plains. WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Pennington Co Plains. WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM MDT Thursday. IMPACTS...The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“A strong cold front will move through the area tonight. Rain showers and wind gusts to 55 mph are expected as the front passes, with gusty winds lasting an hour or two. A few localized gusts over 60 mph cannot be ruled out. These winds may lead to difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds will drop off quickly late this evening and overnight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“A strong cold front will move through the area tonight. Rain showers and wind gusts to 55 mph are expected as the front passes, with gusty winds lasting an hour or two. A few localized gusts over 60 mph cannot be ruled out. These winds may lead to difficult driving conditions, especially for high profile vehicles. Winds will drop off quickly late this evening and overnight.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins 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 · Perkins 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 · Perkins County

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“While transient gusts of 50 to 55 mph are possible through 01z, winds will remain below advisory levels this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“While transient gusts of 50 to 55 mph are possible through 01z, winds will remain below advisory levels this evening.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

8 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 · Perkins 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 · Perkins County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

4 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 · Perkins 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 · Perkins 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 · Perkins 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 · Perkins County

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

12 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, and Southern Perkins. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. 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 · Perkins County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Butte, Harding, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, and Southern Perkins. WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Wednesday. 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 · Perkins County

Friday, January 16, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. 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 · Perkins County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until midnight MST tonight. 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 · Perkins County

Thursday, January 15, 2026

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. Locally higher gusts are possible, especially from Buffalo to Wall. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until midnight MST Friday Night. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. Locally higher gusts are possible, especially from Buffalo to Wall. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until midnight MST Friday Night. IMPACTS...The high winds may blow down large trees and damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs. Power outages are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

4 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 · Perkins 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 · Perkins County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. 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 · Perkins County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until 11 AM MST this morning. 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 · Perkins County

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 80 mph

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. 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 · Perkins County

“WHAT...Northwest winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. WHERE...Portions of northwestern and southwestern South Dakota and northeast Wyoming. WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Thursday. 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 · Perkins County

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 75 mph

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...In South Dakota, Butte, Harding, Northern Foothills, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills. In Wyoming, Northeastern Crook. WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 AM MST Thursday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

“WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. WHERE...In South Dakota, Butte, Harding, Northern Foothills, Northern Meade Co Plains, Northern Perkins, Southern Meade Co Plains, Southern Perkins, and Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills. In Wyoming, Northeastern Crook. WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 11 AM MST Thursday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Perkins County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Aug 30, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 137 severe weather events in Perkins 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 Perkins County recently?

Yes — 37 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 4.5" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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