Drought in Potter, South Dakota

Drought February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025 · Potter, South Dakota

The wider storm

Drought (D2) conditions continue across north central and south central South Dakota, with an eastward expansion early in February due to antecedent dry conditions. Only 5 to 50 percent of normal precipitation was observed across central and northeast South Dakota during the month. The Pierre Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) recorded just 0.05 inches of moisture, nearly 0.7 inches below the February average, while the Faulkton COOP station recorded only 0.04 inches for the month.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1227438. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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