A powerful spring storm brought rain, snow, and very strong winds to western South Dakota. Precipitation started as rain, then changed to snow, and blizzard conditions developed. The heaviest snow fell over the northern Black Hills, where 18 to 48 inches of snow was measured. Ten to 20 inches of snow fell across far northwestern South Dakota, with drifts as high as ten feet. Most other locations received at least six inches of snow. Sustained winds of 30 to 55 mph, with gusts over 80 mph, were reported. Interstate 90 and other highways were closed for more than 24 hours. Some power outages were reported, mainly across the northern Black Hills and northwestern South Dakota. Tens of thousands of livestock perished.

Blizzard in HARDING, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 08:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 6.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in NORTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 08:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 08:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 11:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in FALL RIVER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 17:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in OGLALA LAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in JACKSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in PERKINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 16:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 4.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in SOUTHERN FOOT HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CENTRAL BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 11:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in BENNETT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 13:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in MELLETTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 23:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in BUTTE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 08:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 7.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in NORTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in ZIEBACH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 7.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in NORTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 07:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 15:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in SOUTHERN BLACK HILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 08:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 12:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CUSTER CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 16:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in PENNINGTON CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 2.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HAAKON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 18:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in TODD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 18:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in STURGIS / PIEDMONT FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 10:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in SOUTHERN MEADE CO PLAINS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 17:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 4.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in HERMOSA FOOTHILLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-MAR-09 12:00:00 to 24-MAR-09 14:00:00 (MST-7)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter