A cluster of thunderstorms developed across south-central South Dakota in the late afternoon and evening of April 22, 2022 and moved northward with an advancing surface warm front. A couple thunderstorms took on supercell characteristics near the surface boundary and produced large hail up to 2.5 inches in diameter. A brief tornado also occurred near Wolsey, SD.
In the post warm frontal air mass from mid-evening into the early overnight of April 23, 2022, non-thunderstorm high winds produced multiple gusts in excess of 58 mph across southeast South Dakota.

High Wind in GREGORY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:30:00 to 23-APR-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Crop damage: 47.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sustained winds varied frequently between 40 and 53 mph. A peak wind gust of 71 mph occurred at 2010CST at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD589 4 miles east of Dixon, with 69 mph recorded at 1931CST at SD588 1 mile southwest of Pickstown. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.

High Wind in CHARLES MIX, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:45:00 to 23-APR-22 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sustained winds varied frequently between 40 and 48 mph, with a peak wind gust of 69 mph at 2005CST at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD554 10 miles west of Platte.

Hail in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:12:00 to 22-APR-22 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSINGTON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

While mostly small hail fell, some hailstones were up to 2 inches in diameter. Rainfall totaled around one inch.

Hail in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 20:36:00 to 22-APR-22 20:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: BONILLA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ping-pong ball sized hail dropped just west of Bonilla and U.S. Highway 281. Power was knocked out in town.

High Wind in HUTCHINSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 23:15:00 to 23-APR-22 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sustained winds varied frequently between 40 and 48 mph, with a peak wind gust of 60 mph at 0143CST at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD570 1 mile northwest of Tripp.

Hail in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:41:00 to 22-APR-22 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSINGTON SPGS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:04:00 to 22-APR-22 19:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOLSEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 20:45:00 to 23-APR-22 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sustained winds varied frequently between 40 and 44 mph, with a peak wind gust of 60 mph at 0109CST at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD532 2 miles west-southwest of Gayville.

Strong Wind in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 00:00:00 to 23-APR-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong wind gusts removed the roof from a shed around 7 miles south of Marion.

Hail in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:02:00 to 22-APR-22 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSINGTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 23:15:00 to 23-APR-22 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Reported by: Department of Highways

Sustained winds varied frequently between 40 and 47 mph, with a peak wind gust of 61 mph at 0304CST at South Dakota Road Weather Information System site SD601 4 miles south of Corsica.

Tornado in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:39:00 to 22-APR-22 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EFU
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A tornado briefly touched down near the intersection of 203rd Street and 384th Avenue approximately 3.5 miles northwest of Wolsey, SD. The tornado remained in open fields with no known damage.

Hail in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 16:34:00 to 22-APR-22 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMBALL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wildfire in DOUGLAS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 00:00:00 to 23-APR-22 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wildfire consumed around 200 acres of grassland and light timber. One tractor was a complete loss when it burned attempting to plow a fire line.

Hail in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:19:00 to 22-APR-22 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROW LAKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:30:00 to 22-APR-22 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROW LAKE
Magnitude: 2.25 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large hail varied in size up to 2.25 inches in diameter.

High Wind in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 23:00:00 to 23-APR-22 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A pole barn was destroyed by strong wind gusts on the edge of Chamberlain.

Hail in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:33:00 to 22-APR-22 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROW LAKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 16:29:00 to 22-APR-22 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMBALL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 16:44:00 to 22-APR-22 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMBALL
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A thunderstorm wind gust of 66 mph was reported at the South Dakota Road Weather Information System site near Kimball, SD (station SD537).

Hail in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:07:00 to 22-APR-22 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONVILLE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Social Media

Photo of large hail sent on social media.

Hail in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:16:00 to 22-APR-22 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROW LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BRULE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:02:00 to 22-APR-22 17:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYONVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JERAULD, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:41:00 to 22-APR-22 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSINGTON SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BEADLE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:19:00 to 22-APR-22 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESSINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public