Ziebach County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Ziebach County, South Dakota recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 23 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 51 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 28 high-wind reports with gusts up to 84 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 Ziebach 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.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 632 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from 12 miles northeast of Thunder Butte to 8 miles south of Intersection of Cherry Creek and Sunnybrook Roads, or extending from 20 miles north of Dupree to 20 miles south of Dupree, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.”
“At 604 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from near Glad Valley to near Red Scaffold, or extending from 23 miles north of Dupree to 19 miles south of Faith, moving southeast at 35 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 307 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Bridger, or 31 miles south of Faith, moving north at 20 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... Bridger, Howes, Red Scaffold and Takini.”
“Photos from the public of trees down...damage to outbuildings...part of a roof peeled off a residence...and wires down in the Red Scaffold area. Time estimated based on (UNR)”
- Hail 0.25" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Red Scaffold SPC verified report
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 70 mph
“At 350 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Howes, or 32 miles south 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... Bridger.”
- Wind 70 mph 6 ENE Dupree SPC verified report
- Wind 55 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 243 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bridger, or 33 miles south of Faith, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Bridger and Takini.”
“At 449 AM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking an area of strong thunderstorms extending from near White Owl to 5 miles north of Ottumwa, or extending from 34 miles southwest of Faith to 25 miles northeast of Philip, moving northeast 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.”
- Hail 0.88" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 739 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong thunderstorms extending from over Takini to 10 miles southwest of Plainview, or extending from 24 miles south of Faith to 39 miles south of Faith, moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Plainview, Howes and Takini.”
“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...”
- Hail 0.88" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 58 mph
- Wind 58 mph 1 WSW Red Elm SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 9 WSW Red Elm SPC verified report
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.”
- Hail 0.5" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 63 mph
- Wind 63 mph 10 NE Cherry Creek SPC verified report
Thursday, June 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 942 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 8 miles northeast of Dupree to 7 miles southeast of Kirley, or extending from 8 miles northeast of Dupree to 34 miles northeast of Philip, moving east 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 62 mph
- Wind 62 mph 1 WSW Red Elm SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 915 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Thunder Butte, or 14 miles northwest of Dupree, moving southeast at 55 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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.5" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1056 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles north of Faith to 9 miles north of Ottumwa. Movement was northeast at 30 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 632 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 4 miles east of Billsburg to 5 miles northeast of Nowlin to 4 miles west of Belvidere. Movement was northeast at 55 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 2 SW Bridger SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
4 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 80 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 80 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 70 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 80 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 70 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 513 PM MST, trained weather spotters reported gusty showers along a line extending from White Owl to 3 miles east of Owanka to 7 miles west of Folsom. 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
2 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 75 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 75 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 80 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 75 mph Ziebach County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Ziebach County, SD?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 51 severe weather events in Ziebach 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 Ziebach County recently?
Yes — 23 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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