Hail — Minnehaha, South Dakota

1997-07-13 · near Hartford, Minnehaha, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

Large hail fell in an area about 5 miles wide and at least 15 miles long from west to northeast of Sioux Falls. Severe damage to vehicles occurred, including several which sustained total damage. homes and other buildings had windows broken and siding and roofs severely damaged. At least one satellite dish was damaged at the EROS Data Center and the building sustained other damage as well. Crops were severely damaged with many acres totally destroyed.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5612708. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.