Aug 21, 2024
Widespread, slow moving thunderstorms brought hail, gusty wnds and heavy rain to portions of central South Dakota on the afternoon and evening of August 21st. Hail to the size of tennis balls was observed by a trained spotter 4 miles northwest of Murdo. A peak wind speed of 65 mph was observed at a weather station 13 miles north northwest of Sansarc while the ASOS in Pierre peaked at 59 mph. Emergency management and trained spotters estimated about 3.5 inches of rainfall associated with the sto
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1200936). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Stanley County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.