Strong thunderstorms may bring excessive rainfall and flooding over parts of the northern Gulf Coast today and over parts of the southern Rockies into the High Plains today through the weekend. A refreshingly cool and dry air mass will continue to produce below average temperatures across the central and eastern U.S. through the weekend. Read More >
Cooperative Observer Program
Cooperative Observer Background |
Becoming a Cooperative Observer |
- Dedication to public service
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lean and perform daily duties
- Willingness to allow NWS to place measuring instruments on your property
- Willingness to allow at least one visit per year from an NWS representative
- Ownership of a personal computer with modem and familiarity with its basic uses
- Established internet access
Cooperative Observer Sites in Our Area |
Location | Time Active |
Clark, SD | 1893-Present |
Highmore, SD | 1893-Present |
Kennebec, SD | 1893-Present |
Milbank, SD | 1893-Present |
Castlewood, SD | 1893-1898, 1906-present |
Gann Valley, SD | 1897-Present |
Murdo, SD | 1907-Present |
Pollock, SD | 1908-Present |
Eureka. SD | 1908-Present |
Onida, SD | 1913-Present |
Britton, SD | 1913-Present |
Artichoke Lake, MN | 1917-Present |
Cooperative Observer Awards |
Cooperative Observer Reports |