Drought — Buffalo, South Dakota

2024-10-29 to 2024-10-31 · Buffalo, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

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_id 1215562. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.