National Weather ServiceSouth DakotaWind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Wind Advisories in South Dakota
The National Weather Service issued 86 wind advisories for South Dakota in 2025 and 77 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 46, 10% below the average of 51 for those months in 2008-2025. Southern Meade Co Plains was covered most often (454 times since 2008).
How many wind advisories does South Dakota get?
Every wind advisory that covered part of South Dakota. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 46 |
| 2025 | 86 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2023 | 77 |
| 2022 | 130 |
| 2021 | 73 |
| 2020 | 80 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2017 | 60 |
| 2016 | 65 |
| 2015 | 73 |
| 2014 | 97 |
| 2013 | 74 |
| 2012 | 104 |
| 2011 | 83 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2008 | 79 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does South Dakota get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in South Dakota?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Meade Co Plains | 454 | 85 | September 14, 2026 |
| Pennington Co Plains | 433 | 74 | June 29, 2026 |
| Butte | 425 | 75 | September 14, 2026 |
| Northern Meade Co Plains | 425 | 76 | September 14, 2026 |
| Harding | 409 | 71 | September 14, 2026 |
| Rapid City | 402 | 64 | June 29, 2026 |
| Sturgis/Piedmont Foot Hills | 359 | 12 | September 5, 2023 |
| Ziebach | 353 | 61 | September 14, 2026 |
| Perkins | 346 | 8 | April 27, 2023 |
| Haakon | 320 | 51 | June 17, 2026 |
| Dewey | 312 | 66 | September 14, 2026 |
| Corson | 310 | 67 | September 14, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a wind advisory?
A wind advisory means winds strong enough to blow loose objects around and make driving difficult, below high wind warning values. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in South Dakota.