Jones storm history
Storm events recorded in Jones, South Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
523
Total events
8
Tornadoes
131
Hail
24
Floods
0
Deaths
$100K
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
Winds damaged a grain elevator storage bins roof. Weather stations in the surrounding area had winds top out around 70 to 80 mph.
High Wind High Wind
Jones county sheriff reports that a camper was blown off the interstate 4 miles east of Murdo.
Wildfire Wildfire
A volunteer firefighter from Murdo died in a single vehicle rollover four miles north of Draper in Jones County as he was driving a 1989 Ford Fire Tender to the fire 15 miles south of Fort Pierre.
Hail Hail
Nickel-sized hail was reported in Murdo.
High Wind High Wind
Drought Drought
Winter Storm Winter Storm
High Wind High Wind
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Drought Drought
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
An empty silo at Dakota Mill and Grain in Murdo collapsed as a result of strong winds estimated in excess of 60 mph at approximately 10:15 in the morning.
Drought Drought
High Wind High Wind
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A trained spotter indicated that 3.5 inches of rain overnight had resulted in water over the roads in several places near his property.
Hail Hail
A CoCoRaHS observer reported that their vehicles windows had been shattered and the homes roof shingles had been damaged by tennis-ball sized hail.
Hail Hail
A resident called to state that windows were shattered at their home due to hail.
Hail Hail
Public reported that hail damaged their windshield and shattered windows on their home.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Jones county sheriff reported that campers and motorcyclists were blown over while traveling down Interstate 90. Hail had also damaged several vehicles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported that a portion of metal fence including posts were blow over by thunderstorm winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The combination of hail and strong winds resulted in broken windows.
Hail Hail
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Flood Flood
The Jones County Emergency Manager reported flooding in Murdo. Additional flooding was noted outside of town on 273rd ave, with water over the road and a partially washed out culvert.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Towing company posted photos of vehicles in the ditch as well as as a pair of semi trailers involved in an accident on Interstate 90.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Blizzard Blizzard
Hail Hail
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated 40 to 60 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter estimated wind gusts associated with a thunderstorm were on the order of 50 to 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A storm total 7.6 inches of snow fell in Murdo.
Blizzard Blizzard
Blizzard conditions were reported in Murdo, and a COOP observer there measured 9.7 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The Jones County Emergency Manager reported Interstate 90 was iced-covered, resulting in traffic accidents.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Blizzard Blizzard
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 31 | 2 |
| 2021 | 22 | 0 |
| 2020 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 | 25 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 24 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 0 |
| 2007 | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 21 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 1 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 | 10 | 0 |
| 1996 | 15 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 2 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |