South Dakota weather for October 15, 2026
The day's Local Storm Reports for South Dakota on October 15, 2026 break down this way: 14 reports of rainfall, topping 0.73 inches at 3 ENE Kyle.
Rainfall reports for the day
| Amount | Place | County | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.73 inches | 3 ENE Kyle | Oglala Lakota | Co-Op Observer | |
| 0.71 inches | 3 SSW Swett | Bennett | CoCoRaHS | |
| 0.70 inches | 5 NW Swett | Bennett | CoCoRaHS | |
| 0.66 inches | 6 SE Interior | Jackson | CoCoRaHS | |
| 0.65 inches | 1 NNE Edgemont | Fall River | Co-Op Observer | |
| 0.63 inches | 4 NW Parmelee | Todd | CoCoRaHS | |
| 0.62 inches | 2 WNW Oelrichs | Fall River | CoCoRaHS | |
| 0.60 inches | 1 NNW Dwtn Spearfish | Lawrence | Co-Op Observer | |
| 0.60 inches | 1 NNW Dwtn Spearfish | Lawrence | Co-Op Observer | |
| 0.56 inches | Edgemont | Fall River | CoCoRaHS | |
| 0.55 inches | 2 WSW Swett | Bennett | CoCoRaHS | |
| 0.53 inches | 11 SE Potato Creek | Jackson | CoCoRaHS | |
| 0.51 inches | 6 WSW Provo | Fall River | CoCoRaHS | |
| 0.51 inches | 2 ENE Edgemont | Fall River | CoCoRaHS |
Storms this day belongs to
- Rain totals for October 15, 2026 3.16 inches 4 WNW Silt, CO
Aurora verdict for South Dakota
No Kp reading for the night of October 15 has reached the record for South Dakota yet.
City climate figures for October 15, 2026
| City | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | 55°F | 39°F | trace | n/a |
| Sioux Falls | 53°F | 45°F | 0.57 inches | 0.0 inches |
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