Heavy to excessive rainfall may produce additional flash flooding today across parts of the southern Plains where the greatest risk is along the Red River Valley into western Arkansas. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible today from north central Texas into the ArkLaTex Region. Large to very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible, with some strong-tornado potential. 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 |