Dense Fog — Hamlin, South Dakota

2010-01-18 · Hamlin, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

Dense freezing fog created very low visibilities to 1/16 of a mile along with icy roads which contributed to a multi-vehicle wreck 11 miles south of Watertown. The accident killed three people and injured two others. Five vehicles, including a grain truck, were involved in the wreck about 930 am near the intersection of U.S. Highway 81 and State Highway 22.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 211032. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.