Perkins County rain reports, South Dakota
Perkins County, South Dakota has 11 reports of rain for 2026, the heaviest storm total 1.22 inches at 8 WSW Lodgepole on September 23, 2026, reported to the National Weather Service.
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County standing in South Dakota
During 2026, Perkins County places 11 among 31 counties in South Dakota by number of reports filed. Perkins County accounts for 3% of the 335 reports recorded in South Dakota for this period. South Dakota's largest figure for the 2026 period came from Meade County, at 2.86 inches. The Perkins County reports trace back to 1 storm.
| Rank among counties | 11 / 31 |
|---|---|
| Share of state reports | 3% |
| State's largest this period | 2.86 inches, Meade |
| Distinct storms | 1 |
Each figure here comes from Local Storm Reports, and the numbers cover only the stated period. A county with more spotters can rank high on reporting volume, whatever the weather did.
Rain reports in 2026
| Amount | Place | Reported by | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.58 inches | 1 N Shadehill | Public | , September 23, 2026 |
| 1.22 inches | 8 WSW Lodgepole | Trained Spotter | , September 23, 2026 |
| 0.57 inches | 13 WSW Lodgepole | Public | , September 23, 2026 |
| 0.81 inches | 9 SSE Sorum | CoCoRaHS | , September 21, 2026 |
| 0.74 inches | 9 SE Meadow | CoCoRaHS | , September 21, 2026 |
| 0.71 inches | 8 ESE Prairie City | CoCoRaHS | , September 21, 2026 |
| 0.70 inches | 20 WSW Usta | CoCoRaHS | , September 21, 2026 |
| 0.72 inches | 14 WNW Lodgepole | Mesonet | , September 20, 2026 |
| 0.64 inches | 8 S Sorum | Mesonet | , September 20, 2026 |
| 0.64 inches | Bison | Mesonet | , September 20, 2026 |
| 0.51 inches | 8 ESE Prairie City | CoCoRaHS | , September 14, 2026 |
An observer's name and the total they measured come with every National Weather Service Local Storm Report that lists Perkins County in the county field.
Storms behind the totals
- Rain totals for September 20 to 21, 2026 2.86 inches 1 NNW Piedmont, SD
Days with rain reports
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