Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 4:05PM MDT by NWS Rapid City SD
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:05pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 405 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rapid Valley, or near Rapid City, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Eastern Rapid City, Rapid Valley and Rapid City Airport.
Instruction:
Very heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Area Description:
Rapid City; Pennington Co Plains
Forcast Office:
NWS Rapid City SD
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov