High Wind — Nobles, Minnesota

2025-05-19 · Nobles, Minnesota

Event narrative

An extended period of strong winds reached sustained speeds as high 41 mph with gusts to 53 mph 2 miles northeast of Rushmore.

Wider weather episode

A strong wake low developed beneath the stratiform area of a large convective complex across northwest Iowa, far southeast South Dakota, and southwest Minnesota. Winds commonly reached 60 to 72 mph and brought down numerous large limbs, powerlines, and damaged several buildings.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1268496. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.