A cold front moving southeast across the area brought many severe thunderstorms to parts of central and northeast South Dakota. Large hail up to golfball size along with wind gusts nearing 80 mph occurred across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 19:30:00 to 03-AUG-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESHO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Sixty mph winds were estimated by the fire department north of Presho.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 19:30:00 to 03-AUG-09 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRESHO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Sixty mph winds were estimated by the public.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 19:38:00 to 03-AUG-09 19:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEBEC
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 17:45:00 to 03-AUG-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUTNEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Seventy mph winds along with quarter size hail destroyed many acres of corn and soybeans.

Hail in DAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 19:02:00 to 03-AUG-09 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSLYN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 19:02:00 to 03-AUG-09 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: REE HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 18:05:00 to 03-AUG-09 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERPONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 18:20:00 to 03-AUG-09 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHMORE
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 20:25:00 to 03-AUG-09 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: IONA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HUGHES, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 18:19:00 to 03-AUG-09 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERRE
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 20:10:00 to 03-AUG-09 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEBEC
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 19:05:00 to 03-AUG-09 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWER BRULE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Sixty mph winds were esimated in Lower Brule.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 17:40:00 to 03-AUG-09 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUTNEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Many acres of soybeans and corn were significantly damaged by hail and sixty mph winds.

Hail in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 17:28:00 to 03-AUG-09 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLANA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Public

Hail in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 20:01:00 to 03-AUG-09 20:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEBEC
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Golfball size hail combined with strong winds broke many windows in the house and dented several vehicles.  The house pet was also injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 18:30:00 to 03-AUG-09 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHMORE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Seventy to 80 mph winds brought down several large trees along with many large tree branches in and around Highmore. The strong winds also tipped over a semi, a gravity wagon, and a grain auger along with damaging several fences.  There were also power outages in Highmore.

Hail in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 03-AUG-09 17:45:00 to 03-AUG-09 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUTNEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public