Sep 18, 2013
A surface low pressure system, along with an upper level trough of low pressure brought widespread severe weather across north central and northeastern South Dakota. Severe storms produced large hail up to two inches in diameter, winds up to 70 mph, along with some isolated flash flooding. These conditions caused damage to homes, vehicles, crops, and trees. Locally heavy rainfall of 2 to 5 inches in Spink County resulted in some flash flooding.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 477042). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Spink County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.