Jerauld storm history
Storm events recorded in Jerauld, South Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
516
Total events
14
Tornadoes
120
Hail
8
Floods
1
Deaths
$8.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A tornado severely damaged two family farms, including destroying a farmhouse as the family took shelter in their basement. A couple in the house suffered minor injuries.The tornado also damaged trees, power poles, and power lines; and caused an unknown amount of crop damage. The…
On January 26, a young girl was crossing South Dakota Highway 34 about 10 miles west of Wessington Springs to board a school bus when she was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle engaged its breaks when flashing lights on the bus became more visible in dense fog and then slid on the …
A tornado damaged at least 43 homes in Wessington Springs, making at least 26 of them uninhabitable. The tornado also destroyed at least 3 businesses and damaged 9 others. The tornado also caused considerable damage to power lines, power poles, and trees, resulting in power outag…
High Wind High Wind
Northwest winds were sustained between 40 and 45 mph at times, with gusts as high as 66 mph 1 mile east of Lane and 62 mph 2 miles east-southeast of Wessington Springs.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills reached as low as -26 degrees at Wessington Springs and 1 mile west of Lane.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 4.0 inches at Wessington Springs and 2.5 inches 10 miles southwest of Woonsocket.
High Wind High Wind
Synoptic northwest winds gusted as high as 67 mph at a South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Lane.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 3.0 inches at Wessington Springs.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long-duration snowfall totaled 5.8 inches at Wessington Springs. During a brief break in snowfall during the evening of November 28, a period of light freezing rain and freezing drizzle resulted in a few hundredths of an inch ice accumulation.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Sustained winds were from 30 to 39 mph, with a peak gust of 55 mph at the South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Lane and 48 mph at the Automated Weather Observing System site in Wessington Springs.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 3.0 inches 10 miles southwest of Woonsocket.
Hail Hail
While most hailstones were smaller, a few were up to golf ball size.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The second floor of a hunting lodge was blown apart from thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts were measured by a Road Weather Information System sensor 1 mile west of Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An extended period of thunderstorm severe wind gusts was measured by a Road Weather Information System sensor 1 mile west of Lane.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Dangerous heat index readings reached an afternoon peak on July 27 as high as 114 degrees near Lane and 110 degrees near Wessington Springs.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A camper was blown over by thunderstorm wind gusts with several trees knocked down onto powerlines.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An outbuilding and hoop barn were significantly damaged by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Winds blew out the doors and side from an attached garage and significantly damaged an outbuilding.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
An extended period of damaging thunderstorm winds was measured by a Road Weather Information System sensor near Lane. The first severe wind gust of 62 mph occurred at 1344 CST, with a peak wind of 81 mph at 1348 CST.
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 108 degrees with a maximum heat index of 108 degrees at the Road Weather Information System site near Lane on June 20 and the Automated Surface Observing System site at Wessington Springs on June 21.
High Wind High Wind
Easterly winds briefly gusted as high as 58 mph near Lane.
High Wind High Wind
While the highest winds were inconsistent over the period, winds did reach sustained levels from 40 to 46 mph at times with gusts up to 63 mph near Lane.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 3.0 inches in Wessington Springs.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions improved to moderate (D1) early month.
High Wind High Wind
Sustained winds reached around 41 at times near Lane, with gusts up to 56 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 4.0 inches at Wessington Springs. Northerly winds sustained from 30 to 36 mph, which gusted as high as 53 mph near Lane, resulted in visibility briefly as low as one-half mile with hazardous travel conditions.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted through the month.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds were sustained at 30 to 39 mph with a peak gust of 55 mph near Lane.
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 Lane.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The lowest wind chills ranged from 35 to 36 below zero with 36 below zero observed at the South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Lane.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 2.0 inches at Wessington Springs.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted through the month.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The lowest wind chills ranged from 35 to 43 below zero with 43 below zero observed at the South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Lane.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought conditions persisted through the month.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totaled 3.0 inches at Wessington Springs.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds were sustained from 30 to 40 mph at times, with gusts as high as 57 mph near Lane.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds were sustained from 30 to 32 mph at times, with a peak gust to 49 mph near Lane.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Winds were sustained from 30 to 39 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph near Lane.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought persisted through December.
High Wind High Wind
A brief wind gust of 65 mph was measured near Lane.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought persisted through November with precipitation largely near normal.
Drought Drought
Severe (D2) drought developed with precipitation between 4 and 5 inches below normal since September 1.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Wind gusts at the South Dakota Road Weather Information System near Lane were measured as high at 46 mph.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Afternoon and early evening heat index values reached as high as 108 degrees near Lane.
Heat Heat
Two-day heat index readings peaked at 103 degrees at a South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Lane.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts peaked at 62 mph at 202 am CST at the South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Lane.
Heat Heat
Afternoon and evening heat indices peaked around 100 degrees with a maximum heat index of 100 degrees at the South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Lane.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Strong synoptic winds gusted up to 48 mph near Lane.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 42 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 6 |
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 10 | 0 |
| 2006 | 10 | 0 |
| 2005 | 21 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 1 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 7 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 5 | 3 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 4 | 0 |