South Dakota, 2008

Hail and Damaging Winds in South Dakota, June 12, 2008

June 12, 2008 · NWS ABR · 9 events in 4 counties and zones

Several thunderstorms produced large hail up to half dollar size along with winds of 60 mph or higher. Large branches along with some trees were downed.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
9

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS ABR wrote it up.

Several thunderstorms produced large hail up to half dollar size along with winds of 60 mph or higher. Large branches along with some trees were downed.

The radar

The Aberdeen radar (KABR), 110 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 21:16 UTC.

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Event by event

6 thunderstorm wind, 3 hail. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Clark

When
June 12, 3:16 PM CST
Where
Clark County, 0.94 mi NW of Willow Lake
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
44.628, -97.636

Hail, Hamlin

When
June 12, 3:37 PM CST
Where
Hamlin County, 0.9 mi NW of Hazel
Measured
1.25 in hail
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
44.759, -97.383

Hail, Codington

When
June 12, 3:45 PM CST
Where
Codington County, 1.47 mi W of Grover
Measured
1 in hail
Reported by
Law Enforcement
Coordinates
44.820, -97.300

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamlin

When
June 12, 6:44 PM CST
Where
Hamlin County, 0.57 mi NNW of Hayti
Measured
53 kt (61 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
44.658, -97.204

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamlin

When
June 12, 6:49 PM CST
Where
Hamlin County, 0.49 mi W of Lake Norden
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Emergency Manager
Coordinates
44.580, -97.210

Seventy mph winds downed several trees in Lake Norden. The lumber yard also received some damage to its buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamlin

When
June 12, 6:55 PM CST
Where
Hamlin County, 0.98 mi E of Castlewood
Measured
56 kt (64 mph) measured gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
44.720, -97.010

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamlin

When
June 12, 7:00 PM CST
Where
Hamlin County, 0.46 mi N of Estelline Muni Arpt
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
44.577, -96.901

Thunderstorm Wind, Hamlin

When
June 12, 7:09 PM CST
Where
Hamlin County, Dempster
Measured
61 kt (70 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Trained Spotter
Coordinates
44.630, -96.930

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Deuel

When
June 12, 7:24 PM CST
Where
Deuel County, Brandt
Measured
52 kt (60 mph) estimated gust
Reported by
Public
Coordinates
44.670, -96.620

What these are

Hail
Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind
Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 120366, 120369, 120367, 120373, 120370, 120374, 120372, 120371, 120368.