Climate and weather impact the daily lives and livelihoods of all South Dakotans. Climate extremes, like flood and drought, and weather events, like blizzards and thunderstorms, have an impact on farms, rural communities and cities across the state. SDSU Extension has information and resources to keep South Dakotans informed and to help prepare for climate and weather extremes in all seasons of the year.
Resources by Topic
Forecasts and Outlooks
Drought
Flood
Additional Resources
Additional climate and weather information can be found at the Mesonet at SDState, National Weather Service, NOAA Climate Prediction Center and United States Drought Monitor websites.
Upcoming Events
Drought Hour: April 2021
Join us on Mondays at 11 a.m. CST starting April 12 for more information on Drought in South Dakota.
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