Dry weather continued, especially early in the month, allowing dry surface and soil conditions to continue. Rainfall in the middle and later parts of the month alleviated the short term dryness somewhat, but soil moisture was still inadequate for the long term.  Water levels remained low, especially in some small lakes. Numerous grass fires occurred, mainly on the 5th when high winds affected the area.

Drought in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in CLAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in HANSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Drought in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 01-APR-00 00:00:00 to 30-APR-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.