Hail — Minnehaha, South Dakota

2013-08-31 · near West Sioux Falls, Minnehaha, South Dakota

Event narrative

Large hail broke windows and damaged many vehicles, as well as siding and roofs. One automobile dealer with a large temporary outdoor display reported four thousand vehicles were damaged.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms produces numerous reports of large hail and damaging winds in and near Sioux Falls on the evening of August 31st.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 472172. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.