High Wind — Moody, South Dakota

2025-02-28 · Moody, South Dakota

Event narrative

Winds were sustained from 40 to 47 mph at times with a peak gust of 62 mph 13 miles west of Ward and a peak gust of 54 mph near Flandreau.

Wider weather episode

Strong winds gusted over 45 mph behind a strong cold front which dropped south across the Northern Plains on February 28.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1237612. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.