Spink storm history
Storm events recorded in Spink, South Dakota between 1950 and 2025.
837
Total events
42
Tornadoes
258
Hail
110
Floods
3
Deaths
$1.9M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
On Friday, July 22nd, a 13-year-old girl was swept downstream while swimming in the James River near Frankfort. The search was postponed around 11:30 p.m. Friday due to the dangers of the current and the inability to see in the dark. The girl's body was found around 9:25 a.m. on …
High Wind High Wind
High winds caused power disruptions for over 100 customers in Spink County on the morning of December 18th. During this time, multiple weather stations across the area recorded a peak wind gust close to 60 mph.
High Wind High Wind
A peak wind gust of 69 mph was recorded by the South Dakota Department of Transportation weather station located three miles south of Conde. The windstorm resulted in power outages for 1,192 residents.
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High Wind High Wind
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
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Several branches were broken near the tops of three separate cottonwood trees four miles north-northwest of Crandall. A cattle lick tub filled with rocks was also shifted approximately 30 to 40 feet.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A storm chaser spotted a brief, weak tornado with this storm. No damage was noted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds, estimated at 60 mph, and hail between the size of nickels and pennies would damage siding and shingles at a residence near Mansfield.
Drought Drought
Drought Drought
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Drought Drought
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
High Wind High Wind
Wildfire Wildfire
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree fell over onto a garage in Conde.
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Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported branches and powerlines were knocked down due to thunderstorm winds gusts in Redfield.
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A trained spotter reported numerous tree branches downed by thunderstorm winds.
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Hail Hail
High Wind High Wind
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Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dense Smoke Dense Smoke
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds blew building material off a trailer and scattered it across the property.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Flood Flood
Hail Hail
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | 1 |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 |
| 2023 | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 | 39 | 0 |
| 2021 | 30 | 1 |
| 2020 | 28 | 3 |
| 2019 | 35 | 0 |
| 2018 | 24 | 0 |
| 2017 | 24 | 1 |
| 2016 | 24 | 0 |
| 2015 | 27 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 47 | 0 |
| 2012 | 22 | 2 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 |
| 2010 | 39 | 3 |
| 2009 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 23 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2005 | 25 | 1 |
| 2004 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 1 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 | 18 | 0 |
| 2000 | 22 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 | 19 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1993 | 4 | 0 |
| 1992 | 14 | 0 |
| 1991 | 18 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 2 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 10 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 | 0 |
| 1980 | 11 | 4 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1971 | 2 | 2 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 4 | 3 |
| 1966 | 2 | 2 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1959 | 2 | 1 |
| 1958 | 4 | 0 |
| 1957 | 3 | 2 |
| 1956 | 4 | 2 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |