Mellette storm history
Storm events recorded in Mellette, South Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
474
Total events
12
Tornadoes
159
Hail
16
Floods
1
Deaths
$1.4M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
High Wind High Wind
South Dakota Mesonet recorded wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
South Dakota mesonet site at 4 WNW Cedar Butte recorded wind gust.
High Wind High Wind
South Dakota mesonet site at 1 S White River recorded wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SD Mesonet recorded wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SD Mesonet recorded wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SD Mesonet recorded wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SD Mesonet recorded wind gust.
Hail Hail
Estimated hail size report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm spotter estimated wind gust report.
Hail Hail
Public submitted report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SD mesonet recorded wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gust report.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
High Wind High Wind
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
High Wind High Wind
High Wind High Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A camper was blown over by the wind.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from heavy rain caused a couple of rural roads to be inundated with water and debris. Farmland was also flooding due to the intensity of the rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The spotter estimated wind gusts at near 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A spotter estimated wind gusts at around 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Blizzard Blizzard
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts were reported near 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Blizzard Blizzard
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 21 | 0 |
| 2010 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 20 | 2 |
| 1999 | 12 | 2 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 | 12 | 1 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 6 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |