First published 10/9/2026, 6:10:15 AM UTC · Last updated 10/9/2026, 6:10:16 AM UTC

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 9 at 1:02AM CDT until October 9 at 1:45AM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

A severe thunderstorm near Hawarden was moving southeast, with golf-ball-size hail reported by radar and a warning covering parts of Iowa and South Dakota. The alert instructed anyone outdoors to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.

Why it matters

The warning describes hail capable of injuring people and animals outdoors and damaging roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 1/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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