A multi-day thunderstorm and heavy rain event will impact the south-central U.S. this Memorial Day weekend. Severe thunderstorms may produce large hail, severe gusts, and a possible tornado or two across portions of the central and southern Plains through Monday. The threat for heavy to excessive rainfall and possible flash flooding will return to the south-central U.S., especially in the Ozarks. Read More >
Aberdeen, SD
Weather Forecast Office
Weather History - May 7th
May 7th, 1896:
A strong, estimated F3 tornado moved northeast from 12 miles SSW of Clark to 3 miles west of Watertown, beyond Lake Kampeska. It was estimated to be on the ground for 30 miles. Near the start of the path, a woman was killed, and ten people were injured in one home. Parts of a house were found up to two miles away. The tornado also leveled barns near Watertown.
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Aberdeen, SD
824 391st Ave S.
Aberdeen, SD 57401-9311
605-225-0519
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