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Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
340
Hail reports
30
Floods since 1996
881
All events
3
Deaths
$8.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Oglala Lakota County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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
This was the first of two tornadoes that swept through the town of Oglala. Spotters and law enforcement reported that the tornado went up and down several times. It remained on the ground just prior to hitting Oglala and then dissipated as it moved to the northeast. There was one…
Hail Hail
Estimated near the intersection of US-18 and highway 391. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Updated report. Hail fell in the Wakpamani area. Numerous vehicles significantly dented. Vehicle side windows smashed out and windshields cracked. Hail damage to trees and vegetation. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Photo of estimated half dollar size hail received via social media from Batesland along the northern edge of the main storm core. Time estimated based on report and radar.
Hail Hail
Windshields reported broken and damage to trees near Wakpamni Lake. Hail may have been larger than golf balls. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Time estimated based on radar analysis.
Hail Hail
Vehicles dented and 1 windshield broken off of US-18. Reported via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Video via social media. Gardens and vegetation damaged. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Spotter reported hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gust measured on a personal weather station.
Hail Hail
Public submitted report.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Thunderstorms repeatedly developed over the same areas on June 2, 2026 leading to flash flooding. Runoff from an estimated 5 to 7 inches of rain caused considerable damage in Oglala. Seven buildings were destroyed, 24 buildings had major damage, and 10 other structures reported m…
Flood Flood
Thunderstorms repeatedly developed over the same areas on June 2, 2026 leading to flash flooding, that turned into pluvial flooding. Runoff from an estimated 5 to 7 inches of rain caused considerable damage in Oglala. Seven buildings were destroyed, 24 buildings had major damage,…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Runoff from heavy rainfall caused flooding of farmland along the Cheyenne River. Standing water was reported in fields of over a foot deep. In-bank rises of over 9 feet occurred along the Cheyenne River causing flooding of the lower banks.
Hail Hail
Hail beginning to accumulate.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported quarter sized hail.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported large hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local spotter reported an estimated wind gust at this location.
Hail Hail
Tweet sent by local broadcast media and tagged the weather forecast office.
Hail Hail
Tweet sent by local broadcast media and tagged the weather forecast office.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SD Mesonet recorded wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SD Mesonet recorded wind gust.
Hail Hail
Hail lasted 15 minutes with the largest stone measuring 1.5 inches.
Hail Hail
Estimated hail report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public estimated wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Spotter estimated wind gust report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gust report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trained spotter estimated wind gust report.
Hail Hail
Public submitted pictures.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet recorded wind gust.
Hail Hail
Pennies to nickels, reported.
Hail Hail
Public reported, estimated.
Hail Hail
Public reported hail, estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated wind gust report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SD mesonet recorded wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported estimated wind gust report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported estimated wind gust report.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reported estimated wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
SD mesonet recorded wind gust.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail reported in the Wolf Creek Community.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Wind gusts were estimated at 70 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The spotter estimated wind gusts at around 60 mph.
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 0 |
| 2025 | 23 | 0 |
| 2024 | 26 | 0 |
| 2023 | 44 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 34 | 0 |
| 2019 | 46 | 0 |
| 2018 | 40 | 1 |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 |
| 2016 | 35 | 1 |
| 2015 | 43 | 0 |
| 2014 | 36 | 0 |
| 2013 | 38 | 0 |
| 2012 | 29 | 0 |
| 2011 | 37 | 0 |
| 2010 | 27 | 0 |
| 2009 | 28 | 0 |
| 2008 | 32 | 0 |
| 2007 | 26 | 1 |
| 2006 | 36 | 1 |
| 2005 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 | 26 | 4 |
| 2003 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 | 15 | 0 |
| 2001 | 22 | 1 |
| 2000 | 16 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 6 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 22 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 0 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 4 | 1 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 1 |
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