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Douglas County, South Dakota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
25
Tornado reports
97
Hail reports
20
Floods since 1996
547
All events
2
Deaths
$16.4M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Douglas County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Tornado F3 Tornado
A tornado, crossing into Douglas County from Charles Mix County, destroyed or damaged 84 structures in and near Delmont, and injured 9 people in Delmont. About 50 of the homes and other structures were destroyed or severely damaged. The damage included numerous small farm buildin…
An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain quickly producing moderate to heavy ice accumulations, ranging up to more than a quarter of an inch. The precipitation then changed to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching 8.5 inches near Armo…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured by the South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Corsica.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gust was measured by a personal weather station.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions intensified to extreme (D3) during mid to late month.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust measured by the South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Corsica.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds destroyed an open front cattle barn and hay shed. A couple houses in the area also had missing shingles.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted through the month.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted through the month.
Blizzard Blizzard
Northerly winds gusted as high as 52 mph near Corsica and 42 mph at Armour. During and after a period of snowfall which totaled 1.4 inches 10 miles west of Dimock, visibility was reduced to one-quarter mile or less at times with blowing snow.
High Wind High Wind
Sustained winds were between 40 and 50 mph at times, with gusts as high as 66 mph at a South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Corsica.
Drought Drought
Moderate (D1) drought conditions intensified to severe (D2) by mid month.
High Wind High Wind
Northwest winds were sustained from 40 to 50 mph with gusts high as 69 mph 2 miles south of Corsica.
High Wind High Wind
Sustained winds reached 40 to 48 mph at times with a peak gust of 61 mph at a South Dakota Road Weather Information System site 2 miles south of Corsica.
High Wind High Wind
Northwest winds were sustained between 40 and 48 mph at times, with gusts as high as 67 mph 4 miles south of Corsica.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills reached as low as -29 degrees 4 miles south of Corsica.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 4.0 inches 5 miles west of Armour and 3.0 inches 10 miles west of Dimock.
High Wind High Wind
Synoptic northwest winds were occasionally sustained from 40 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 62 mph at a South Dakota Road Weather Information System site 2 miles south of Corsica.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 2.5 inches 4.6 miles west of Armour.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long-duration snowfall totaled 3.1 inches 10 miles west of Dimock.
High Wind High Wind
Sustained winds reached 40 to 44 mph at times with a peak gust of 60 mph at a South Dakota Road Weather Information System site 3 miles south of Corsica.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 3.0 inches 7 miles west southwest of Parkston.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts was measured by a Road Weather Information System sensor near Corsica.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Dangerous heat index readings reached an afternoon peak as high as 115 degrees near Armour and 109 degrees near Corsica.
Heat Heat
Heat index values peaked during the afternoon hours of July 22 as high as 102 degrees near Armour.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Damage throughout town included uprooted trees, roof and siding damage from flying debris, damage to a metal barn, and a bent street sign.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured by a Road Weather Information System sensor near Corsica.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured by a Road Weather Information System sensor near Corsica.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured by a personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured by a personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured by a personal weather station.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An extended period of severe wind gusts was measured by South Dakota RWIS site near Corsica, with the peak wind gust at 2044 CST.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds were measured by mobile wind equipment.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds were measured by a personal weather station.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Daily afternoon and evening heat indices ranged from 105 to 112 degrees with a maximum heat index of 112 degrees a personal weather station near Armour, 107 degrees at the Road Weather Information System site near Corsica, and 105 degrees at a personal weather station in Corsica,…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Sustained easterly winds reached 30 to 39 mph with gusts as high as 56 mph near Wanger.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions improved to moderate (D1) late month.
High Wind High Wind
Sustained winds reached around 40 mph at times with gusts up to 54 mph near Corsica.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 5.0 inches 4.6 miles west of Armour, 3.8 inches 10.2 miles west of Dimock, and 3.5 inches 0.1 miles south-southeast of Corsica.
High Wind High Wind
Northwest winds were sustained at times from 40 to 44 mph with gusts as high as 58 mph near Corsica.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 2.0 inches 5 miles west of Armour and 1.0 inch 10 miles west of Dimock and 7 miles west-southwest of Parkston. Northerly winds sustained from 40 to 44 mph, which gusted as high as 58 mph near Corsica, resulted in visibility briefly less than one mile with hazardo…
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted through the month.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds were sustained at 30 to 38 mph with a peak gust of 48 mph near Corsica.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The lowest wind chills ranged from 35 to 41 below zero with 41 below zero observed at the South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Corsica.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 39 | 0 |
| 2024 | 32 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 36 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 0 |
| 2019 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 32 | 0 |
| 2017 | 22 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 2 |
| 2009 | 14 | 1 |
| 2008 | 16 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 12 | 1 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 2 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 11 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 5 | 4 |
| 1985 | 5 | 3 |
| 1984 | 3 | 3 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 2 | 0 |
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