Scattered thunderstorms developed along and ahead of a cold front.  The airmass featured at least 1000 J/kg DCAPE and 40 knots of deep-layer shear parallel to the frontal boundary, which supported upscale growth and a transition toward damaging wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 17:18:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIPP
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Crop damage: 12.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A thunderstorm wind gust of 70 mph was measured by South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD570 one mile northwest of Tripp. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Tornado in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:44:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SMET MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A brief touchdown was observed in an open field. The tornado caused no damage from which the NWS could assign an EF-scale rating. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 20-JUN-22 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANOVA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to four inch limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds near downtown Canova. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 18:04:00 to 20-JUN-22 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLANDREAU MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to three inch diameter branches were downed by thunderstorm winds. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Hail in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:30:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: YALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 57.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind-driven hail damaged buildings and crops. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

Hail in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 17:15:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: VOLGA
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 6.00K
Reported by: Social Media

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

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 17:10:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANTE
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A personal weather station recorded a wind gust of 58 mph.

Hail in LAKE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 16:58:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NUNDA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:31:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: YALE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter observed a tornado which developed west of 416th Avenue around 4 miles east-northeast of Yale, and then tracked to the east-northeast.  As the tornado crossed 416th Avenue, the tornado snapped four power poles.  After approximately another one-third mile across open farmland, the tornado lifted. The estimated maximum wind was 100 mph and the average path width was 40 yards.

Hail in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 17:23:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: VOLGA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 17:29:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKINGS ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 17:30:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKINGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An extended period of dime to quarter size hail occurred just north of Brookings.

Hail in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 19:11:00 to 20-JUN-22 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 19:50:00 to 20-JUN-22 19:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 18:44:00 to 20-JUN-22 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLIS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A wind gust of 58 mph was measured by a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 18:44:00 to 20-JUN-22 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A thunderstorm wind gust of 73 mph was measured by a personal weather station.

Hail in BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 17:33:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKINGS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 18:54:00 to 20-JUN-22 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROOKS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

A personal weather station measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 19:21:00 to 20-JUN-22 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SIOUX FALLS
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A thunderstorm wind gust of 82 mph was measured by Automated Surface Observing System site KFSD 3 miles north-northwest of Sioux Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 19:00:00 to 20-JUN-22 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BALTIC
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree limb was broken off by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 18:42:00 to 20-JUN-22 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTFORD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A trailer was blown off the road by strong thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 19:23:00 to 20-JUN-22 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: (FSD)JOE FOSS FLD SI
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A portion of the roof of an airport hangar was blown off by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 18:33:00 to 20-JUN-22 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PUMPKIN CENTER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large cottonwood tree was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 16:58:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAGNER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large pine tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds, as well as several large limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:13:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (HON)HURON ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

A thunderstorm wind gust of 65 mph was measured by Automated Surface Observing System site KHON 2 miles north-northwest of Huron.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOODY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 19:25:00 to 20-JUN-22 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRENT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree branch was broken off by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 19:25:00 to 20-JUN-22 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree limb was blown down by thunderstorm winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 17:17:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELMONT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The temporary roof was blown off a school.

Hail in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:29:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: YALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail to the size of quarters was observed. Strong wind also removed a few shingles from the garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:53:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SMET MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four trees were snapped and two doors blown off outbuildings by thunderstorm winds.

Hail in MINNEHAHA, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 19:12:00 to 20-JUN-22 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Tornado in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:30:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: IROQUOIS
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tornado spun up in an open field one-quarter mile west of 418th Ave north of 204th Street.  The tornado tracked east-northeast until reaching the county line.  In Beadle County, the tornado caused no damage from which the NWS could assign an EF-scale rating.  The tornado continued into Kingsbury County where it produced EF1 damage to power poles near the end of the track.  The path width in Beadle County was 20 yards, and averaged 40 yards along the track.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 17:24:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKSTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was downed by thunderstorm winds.

Tornado in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:31:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSCEOLA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A tornado spun up in an open field one-quarter mile west of 418th Ave north of 204th Street in Beadle County. The tornado tracked east-northeast until reaching the county line. In Beadle County, the tornado caused no damage from which the NWS could assign an EF-scale rating. The tornado continued into Kingsbury County where it produced EF1 damage to power poles near the end of the track as it crossed 421st Avenue. The estimated maximum wind was 105 mph and the average path width in Kingsbury County was 40 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in KINGSBURY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:50:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE SMET MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several large limbs were downed by thunderstorm winds, with additional damage to outbuildings.