Drought

In a reversal from this time last year, West River is the one experiencing drought, while those in East River remain saturated following historic rains and flooding.

Recent rainfall has drastically improved South Dakota’s outlook on the Drought Monitor.

As the state tangles with on-again, off-again drought, there are indications conditions are improving going into 2024. However, the state isn’t out of the woods just yet.

After a few dry years in cattle country, the states producers are finally getting some relief – but there’s still a hole to dig out of.

Recent heavy rains are resulting in improved drought conditions across South Dakota.

Darren Clabo, Ph.D., is our state fire meteorologist. He discusses which areas of the state could burn amidst rising temperatures and dry conditions.

Thanks to recent rainfall, the severity of dry conditions statewide is decreasing.

South Dakota began grappling with abnormal weather trends before the summer even started.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials say drought conditions will likely improve in the Missouri River Basin.

Some areas of South Dakota are experiencing abnormally dry conditions with moderate drought conditions in the southeastern region.