Strong Wind — Hutchinson, South Dakota

2025-02-28 · Hutchinson, South Dakota

Event narrative

Winds were sustained at 30 to 37 mph with a peak gust of 51 mph 7 miles east-southeast of Menno, 49 mph near Freeman, and 48 mph near Tripp.

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 1238198. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.