Drought in Buffalo, South Dakota

Drought October 29, 2024 – October 31, 2024 · Buffalo, South Dakota

The wider storm

October was the 8th warmest on record for Pierre, with only 0.01 inches of moisture. Pierre also experienced its 2nd warmest September on record. The lack of moisture and abnormally warm temperatures resulted in expansion of Severe/D2 conditions across Lyman, Buffalo and Jones counties.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1215562. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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