Key facts
- Alert
- High Wind Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Rapid City SD
- Areas
- Southern Foothills; Rapid City; Custer Co Plains; Pennington Co Plains; Northern Oglala Lakota; Sturgis/Piedmont Foothills; Southern Meade Co Plains; Hermosa Foothills; Western Fall River; Eastern Fall River
- In effect
- until 6:00 AM MST, Nov 3, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.”
NWS Rapid City SD, High Wind Warning, 8:47 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
“The high winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings, and signs.”
NWS Rapid City SD, High Wind Warning, 8:47 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
“Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
NWS Rapid City SD, High Wind Warning, 8:47 PM MST Nov 1, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Secure loose objects such as patio furniture, trash cans and signs before the wind picks up. The National Weather Service urges people to secure items that could be blown around or damaged.
If you must drive, use caution, especially in a high-profile vehicle. Strong winds can cause blowing dust, reduced visibility and flying debris.
Stay away from trees and power lines. Power outages are possible, so charge phones and have a flashlight ready.
Context
Flood-insurance claims count only insured homes and businesses, so they show a partial picture of past damage. In one affected county (code 46103), FEMA records 138 claims from 1978 to 2023. In another (code 46033), it records 50 claims from 1991 to 2019.
FEMA declared a disaster for straight-line winds in both counties on April 7, 2026 (declaration 4903). Both counties also appear in earlier declarations for severe storms, flooding and winter storms.
Updates
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 6:00 AM MST.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 6:00 AM MST.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 6:00 AM MST.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 6:00 AM MST.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 6:00 AM MST.
- NWS Rapid City SD issued the high wind warning until 6:00 AM MST.
History here
This county: 138 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2023.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4903 (2026): straight-line winds
- DR-4463 (2019): severe storms and flooding
- DR-4440 (2019): severe winter storm, snowstorm, and flooding
- DR-4298 (2017): severe winter storm
- DR-4155 (2013): severe winter storm, snowstorm, and flooding
This county: 50 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1991, most recent 2019.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
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Questions
- Is there a High Wind Warning in Rapid City, South Dakota?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Rapid City issued a High Wind Warning that includes Rapid City. It runs from 9 AM Monday until 6:00 AM MST Tuesday.
- How strong will the wind be?
- The National Weather Service expects northwest winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
- What damage can the high winds cause?
- The National Weather Service says the winds may damage roofs, small outbuildings and signs. Power outages are possible, and travel could be difficult for high-profile vehicles.
Sources
- NWS Rapid City SD: High Wind Warning, Nov 1, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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