Thunderstorm Wind in Faulk County, South Dakota

Thunderstorm Wind August 8, 2025 · Faulk County, South Dakota

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The COOP observer 1 mile west of Faulkton estimated thunderstorm wind gusts at around 60 mph.

The wider storm

A cluster of storms moving across north-central and northeast South Dakota generated widespread strong winds during the early morning hours. Numerous weather stations across the area recorded gusts between 60 and 70 mph.

Began near Faulkton Muni Arpt (45.0300, -99.1200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1289322. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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