A fast moving cold front ushered in very strong and damaging northwest winds across central, north central, and northeast South Dakota. Northwest winds of 30 to 50 mph with gusts over 60 mph began in the early morning and continued into the early evening. The high winds downed many trees and branches along with several power lines and poles.  The high winds also damaged some roofs and signs and broke off many acres of unharvested corn. The highest measured wind gust was 73 mph just west of Onida in central South Dakota.

High Wind in WALWORTH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 08:33:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in ROBERTS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 05:59:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in HAMLIN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:43:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High winds caused some tree damage, power outages, along with some structural damage in Hayti and Bryant. Many acres of unharvested corn were blown over.

High Wind in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 10:41:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in POTTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 11:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Reported by: AWOS

High Wind in SULLY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 08:47:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds damaged some signs and a flagpole in Onida.

High Wind in DAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in CAMPBELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in DEWEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 11:51:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 13:59:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High winds caused the framework of the firehouse being built in Presho to collapse.

High Wind in HUGHES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 04:26:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in MARSHALL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 05:34:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many tree limbs were downed in Redfield.

High Wind in BUFFALO, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed some tree branches along with bending over some of the unharvested corn.

High Wind in FAULK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:30:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds downed a large tree which fell on a transmitter causing power outages.

High Wind in STANLEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:43:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many tree limbs were downed throughout Fort Pierre.

High Wind in JONES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 10:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds tipped a trailer over on Interstate-90 near Murdo.

High Wind in EDMUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 ES
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High Wind in CLARK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds downed some trees, branches, and power poles in Clark along with causing scattered roof damage.

High Wind in GRANT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 ES
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some tree branches were brought down and tin was blown off a building by the high winds in Milbank.

High Wind in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds caused scattered tree and roof damage throughout Highmore. A garden shed was also destroyed by the high winds.

High Wind in DEUEL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 09:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Many large tree limbs were downed in Clear Lake.

High Wind in MCPHERSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 14:15:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CORSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 10:00:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 04:05:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High winds downed two large 100 foot plus stadium light poles at the sports complex in Aberdeen. The fallen poles damaged some bleachers along with a fence. Some trees, branches, and a billboard were also downed in Aberdeen.  A mobile home was damaged when it was tipped over by the winds.

High Wind in CODINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 26-OCT-08 08:47:00 to 26-OCT-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

High winds caused scattered damage throughout Watertown. Many trees and branches were downed with one tree damaging a home. There was also damage to several roofs throughout town from the high winds. Five power poles were downed leaving around 100 people without power for several hours.