RAPID CITY, S.D. – The spring season’s first severe warned thunderstorms rolled through parts of western South Dakota Sunday evening.
Oglala Lakota and Todd counties reported some damage from thunderstorms, including some trees down and roof damage where some two-inch hail was reported. The Wolf Creek Community had golf ball sized hail.
Severe weather also hit the Rosebud Sioux Tribe hard early Monday morning, where a state of emergency was declared.
In response to the severe storms in the St. Francis, S.D. area, the American Red Cross is actively collaborating with Rosebud Sioux tribal partners to provide emergency assistance—including safe shelter, meals, and emotional support—to individuals and families affected by this disaster.
A shelter is now open at St. Francis School to welcome those in need.
Closer to the hills, a thunderstorm brought half-inch hail to Rapid City Regional Airport.
Larger hail, at 1.75 inches, was reported in the Mystic area and 1.50-inch hail was reported 7 miles west, south-west of Nemo in Lawrence County.
A storm that rolled through Sturgis Sunday night was not severe, but brought plenty of lightning and some rain.
