Thunderstorm Wind in Spink County, South Dakota

Thunderstorm Wind July 6, 2024 · Spink County, South Dakota

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The public reported branches and powerlines were knocked down due to thunderstorm winds gusts in Redfield.

The wider storm

A weak front supported the generation of storms that were occasionally severe with hail and gusty winds. Golfball hail was observed 4 miles north of Orient while several other locations observed hail to the size of quarters. Wind damage was also observed, including tree branches down in Frankfort and 4 miles south southwest of Crocker. The weather station in Redfield also observed a wind gust of 61 mph, which resulted in downed powerlines and tree damage.

Began near Redfield (44.8700, -98.5200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1182692. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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