A powerful low pressure system produced several severe thunderstorms, high winds, a brief tornado, and freezing rain. The severe storms developed over south-central South Dakota during the evening hours of the 22nd and advanced northward along with a warm front into north-central and northeastern South Dakota into the early morning hours of the 23rd, bringing widespread damage to the area. The storms produced hail, up to two inches in diameter, 60 to 75 mph wind, and locally heavy rainfall. Strong thunderstorm winds rolled a camper on Highway 45 near Sunshine Bible Academy in Hand County. In addition, half-dollar size hail broke windows on a home seven miles southwest of Ridgeview, and two-inch hail broke vehicle and house windows near Ridgeview. Lightning caused some prairie and hay bale fires around the Highmore area. The center of the low-pressure system passed over Aberdeen on April 23rd at 12:20 AM CST, producing a mean sea level pressure of 983.5 mb. The pressure was just 3.5 mb shy of Aberdeen's 980 mb record for April. Additional severe storms developed during the afternoon hours of the 23rd. The storms produce small hail in Campbell County and a brief tornado in Edmunds County. High winds followed the back side of the surface low pressure during the late evening hours on April 22nd into the afternoon hours on April 23rd. Some of the highest wind reports include 79 mph at Herreid, 75 mph 5 miles east of Danforth, 69 mph at Webster, and 4 miles southwest of Mound City. Freezing rain in north-central South Dakota on the 23rd caused ice to accumulate on power lines. With ice accretion and high winds, many power lines went down, mainly in Corson and Dewey county. The storm system was the third significant storm system of April, which further delayed the agricultural planting season.

Hail in DEWEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:10:00 to 22-APR-22 19:10:00 (MST-7)
Location: THATCHER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CORSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 20:04:00 to 22-APR-22 20:04:00 (MST-7)
Location: TRAIL CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 20:15:00 to 22-APR-22 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULARE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FAULK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 23:05:00 to 22-APR-22 23:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRESBARD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated 70+ mph winds moved a grain cart around 15 feet.

Hail in DEWEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:25:00 to 22-APR-22 19:25:00 (MST-7)
Location: RIDGEVIEW
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The large hail broke vehicle and house windows.

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 00:55:00 to 23-APR-22 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUND CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 20:40:00 to 22-APR-22 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAREMONT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POTTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 01:59:00 to 23-APR-22 01:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORMAN
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 20:44:00 to 22-APR-22 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: TULARE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in EDMUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 03:10:00 to 23-APR-22 03:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: IPSWICH
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 21:40:00 to 22-APR-22 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLAREMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in EDMUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 13:35:00 to 23-APR-22 13:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOSMER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A tornado briefly touchdown in an open pasture.

Hail in POTTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 22:00:00 to 22-APR-22 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in CAMPBELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 22:00:00 to 23-APR-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 02:46:00 to 23-APR-22 02:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELLETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

High Wind in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:00:00 to 22-APR-22 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Hail in CAMPBELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 14:20:00 to 23-APR-22 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUND CITY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High Wind in DAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 13:00:00 to 23-APR-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:15:00 to 22-APR-22 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANFORTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe winds tossed a camper on Highway 45.

High Wind in CAMPBELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 22:00:00 to 23-APR-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:40:00 to 22-APR-22 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANFORTH
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WALWORTH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 23:00:00 to 22-APR-22 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWRY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind destroyed a large outbuilding/chicken coop.

High Wind in GRANT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 13:00:00 to 23-APR-22 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 17:45:00 to 22-APR-22 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAYLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WALWORTH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 00:30:00 to 23-APR-22 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENHAM
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage to brick roof/facade on the old school building.

High Wind in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 12:00:00 to 23-APR-22 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in BUFFALO, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 18:08:00 to 22-APR-22 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GANN VLY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 00:40:00 to 23-APR-22 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARTAS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Shingle damage to the house, tin roof blown off machine shed. Residents slept through the storm.

High Wind in LYMAN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 23:00:00 to 23-APR-22 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 18:28:00 to 22-APR-22 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLABIRD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CAMPBELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 01:15:00 to 23-APR-22 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUND CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The high winds damaged a grain bin and overturned a tractor-trailer.

High Wind in DEUEL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 12:00:00 to 23-APR-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 18:55:00 to 22-APR-22 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 18:55:00 to 22-APR-22 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANFORTH
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 13:00:00 to 23-APR-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:21:00 to 22-APR-22 19:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAYLAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 22-APR-22 19:03:00 to 22-APR-22 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEPHAN
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in CLARK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 23-APR-22 02:00:00 to 23-APR-22 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet