High Wind — Hutchinson, South Dakota

2025-03-14 to 2025-03-15 · Hutchinson, South Dakota

Event narrative

Sustained winds reached 40 to 46 mph at times with gusts up to 57 mph near Freeman, 56 mph 7 miles east-southeast of Menno, and 55 mph near Tripp.

Wider weather episode

Intense low pressure spread from the Central Plains early on March 14 to central Minnesota by the morning of March 15. Very strong winds developed on the back side of the system, with sustained winds from 30 to 43 mph and spotty gusts as high as 65 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1253800. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.