Strong Wind — Sanborn, South Dakota

2025-02-28 · Sanborn, South Dakota

Event narrative

Winds were sustained at 30 to 38 mph with a peak gust of 49 mph near Forestburg, 46 mph near Letcher, and 45 mph near Woonsocket.

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 1237633. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.