A cluster of thunderstorms developed across eastern Montana and the western Dakotas during the morning hours. These storms organized and turned southeastward, feeding on rich inflow of post-frontal air with up to 3000 J/kg of MLCAPE and over 1000 J/kg of DCAPE. Along with strong storm-relative shear, parameters favored development of a strong cold pool and balanced mesocyclone, which spread southeast with the cluster and developed a strong and long-duration severe wind event which traversed South Dakota, southwest Minnesota, extreme northeast Nebraska, and northwest Iowa during the afternoon and early evening. The storm was classified as a derecho, and featured numerous wind gusts from 70 to 100 mph and considerable damage to trees, crops, powerlines, and structures along its path. In some cases, severe wind gusts persisted for more than 30 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:15:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Crop damage: 207.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A peak thunderstorm wind gust of 78 mph was measured by a personal weather station 2 miles west of Salem. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Hail in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:00:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPENCER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 127.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:30:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVOUR
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 17.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:10:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Crop damage: 37.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 63 mph was measured by personal weather station E7290 1 mile west-southwest of Fairfax. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:46:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MHE)MITCHELL ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Crop damage: 175.00K
Reported by: ASOS

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by Automated Surface Observing System site KMHE. A peak wind gust of 75 mph occurred at 1352CST. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Thunderstorm Wind in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:55:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYNDALL
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A thunderstorm wind gust of 64 mph was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD571 5 miles east-southeast of Tyndall. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:00:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKER
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Crop damage: 21.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD605 3 miles east-southeast of Parker. A peak wind gust of 79 mph occurred at 1522CST. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:31:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTBURG
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD527 4 miles east-southeast of Forestburg. A peak wind gust of 81 mph occurred at 1338CST. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:06:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 86.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD597 1 mile west of Howard. A peak wind gust of 99 mph occurred at 1413CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:20:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SALEM
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds caused significant damage to the Armory roof in Salem.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:28:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A brief period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD550 3 mile southeast of Jefferson. A peak wind gust of 65 mph occurred at 1532CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:42:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVOUR
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A brief period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD515 3 miles east of Cavour. A peak wind gust of 65 mph occurred at 1342CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 12:30:00 to 05-JUL-22 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSINGTON SPGS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A thunderstorm wind gust of 64 mph was measured by Automated Weather Observing System site K4X4 2 miles east-southeast of Wessington Springs.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:23:00 to 05-JUL-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Several tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds in Colton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:25:00 to 05-JUL-22 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLTON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

An extended period of occasional thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by South Dakota State University mesonet site CTNS2 2 miles east-southeast of Colton. A peak wind gust of 62 mph occurred at 1525CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:28:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAYVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD532 2 miles west-southwest of Gayville. A peak wind gust of 65 mph occurred at 1428CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:20:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: (YKN)CHAN GURNEY ARP
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

A brief period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by Automated Weather Observing System site KYKN 2 miles northeast of Yankton. A peak wind gust of 59 mph occurred at 1420CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:34:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELL RAPIDS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Multiple trees and large branches downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:35:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PICKSTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm wind gusts caused a driver in the westbound lane of South Dakota Highway 46 between Pickstown and Wagner to lose control, cross over into the eastbound lane, and collide head-on with an oncoming car, which resulted in the indirect fatality to both drivers.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:03:00 to 05-JUL-22 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LENNOX SKIE ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD519 5 miles south-southwest of Worthing. A peak wind gust of 66 mph occurred at 1532CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:15:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SIOUX FALLS
Magnitude: 70.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by Automated Surface Observing System site KFSD 3 miles north-northwest of Sioux Falls. A peak wind gust of 80 mph occurred at 1532CST. In addition, numerous trees and large branches were reported down across the city of Sioux Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:06:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds caused significant roof damage to an agricultural building and knocked over nearby steel tanks.

Thunderstorm Wind in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:06:00 to 05-JUL-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Several tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds in Canton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:34:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIOUX FALLS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree fell on and crushed a pickup truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:33:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH SIOUX FALLS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was uprooted by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:27:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANISTOTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Several large branches were downed by thunderstorm winds in Canistota.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:40:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAVOUR
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree fell on and crushed a passenger vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:25:00 to 05-JUL-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Several large tree branches were downed by thunderstorm winds in Brandon.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:25:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENNER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A semitruck trailer was tipped over by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in AURORA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 12:35:00 to 05-JUL-22 12:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: STORLA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tree limb damage was noted by the Aurora County Emergency Manager.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:27:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MHE)MITCHELL ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

An brief period of thunderstorm wind gusts of around 60 mph was measured by Automated Surface Observing System site KMHE 3 miles north of Mitchell. A peak wind gust of 64 mph occurred at 1330CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:59:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 67.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by personal weather station KSDSPRIN9 at Springfield.  A peak wind gust of 77 mph occurred at 1404CST.

Flash Flood in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 17:00:00 to 05-JUL-22 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARRETSON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several vehicles were flooded near the high school in water which reached a depth of 2 to 3 feet.

Hail in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:35:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SIOUX FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:53:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUMPKIN CENTER
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm wind gusts, estimated at a peak from 80 to 90 mph, caused significant tree damage. A dock in Wall Lake was also flipped on its side.

Thunderstorm Wind in BON HOMME, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:50:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: TYNDALL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:00:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPENCER
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A stop sign was blown over by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:34:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEMAN
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

An brief period of thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph was measured by personal weather station KSDBRIDG6 3 miles south-southwest of Dolton. A peak wind gust of 59 mph occurred at 1439CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCCOOK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:37:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several tree limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds in Montrose.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:10:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOONSOCKET
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Significant damage to tree limbs occurred due to thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANBORN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:02:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTBURG
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A thunderstorm wind gust of 59 mph was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD527 4 miles east-southeast of Forestburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:07:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSICA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A thunderstorm wind gust of 60 mph was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD601 3 miles south of Corsica.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAVISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:30:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: MITCHELL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A pontoon boat was blown off its trailer by thunderstorm winds while sitting in a parking lot.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 12:35:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLSEY
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts from 60 to 80 mph was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD582 3 miles north-northwest of Wolsey. A peak wind gust of 78 mph occurred at 1247CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 12:52:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD603 1 mile west of Lane. A peak wind gust of 70 mph occurred at 1330CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 12:35:00 to 05-JUL-22 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ACADEMY
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A short duration of thunderstorm wind gusts around 60 mph was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD554 14 miles west of Platte. A peak wind gust of 63 mph occurred at 1237CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:55:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANOVA
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large grain bin was destroyed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 12:58:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HON)HURON ARPT
Magnitude: 83.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by Automated Surface Observing System site KHON 2 miles north-northwest of Huron. A peak wind gust of 96 mph occurred at 1303CST. In addition, numerous trees and large branches were reported down across the city of Huron.

Hail in LINCOLN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:30:00 to 05-JUL-22 14:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: TEA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Wind driven hail produced some leaf and limb damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 12:35:00 to 05-JUL-22 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLSEY
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm wind gusts of 70 mph were measured by a personal weather station in Wolsey.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 15:24:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK PT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree branch was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 12:19:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSINGTON SPGS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Public

An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts reached or exceeded 58 mph through 1324CST, measured by personal weather station KSDWESSI10 13 miles west-northwest of Wessington Springs. Peak wind gusts of 66 mph occurred at 1219CST and 1259CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 14:37:00 to 05-JUL-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONROE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A grain bin was destroyed by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:24:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FT RANDALL
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A thunderstorm wind gusts of 67 mph was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD588 2 miles west-southwest of Pickstown.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 05-JUL-22 13:27:00 to 05-JUL-22 13:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIPP
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

A brief period of thunderstorm wind gusts near 60 mph was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD570 2 miles northwest of Tripp.