Power Outage in Alexandria, SD

Blizzard. Blizzard conditions led to a shutdown of government offices and schools, and travel was not recommended due to the widespread whiteout conditions. Interstate 90 was closed from late on April 10 through noon on April 12. Ice accumulation of one-quarter to one-half inch occurred prior to snowfall. Storm-total snowfall from 8 to 14 inches occurred, with 11.5 inches at Alexandria, third highest 3-day April snowfall on record. Winds gusted at Mitchell as high as 69 mph, and many areas had snow drifts of several feet, making roads impassable. Spotty power outages occurred. Property damage costs include damage to utilities.

April 11, 2019

High Wind. High winds from a westerly direction followed a low pressure system which had brought Christmas Day rain and thunderstorms. There were reports of power lines and branches down with resulting power outages, and traffic lights damaged. Sustained winds over 40 mph and gusts over 55 mph were estimated by law enforcement.

December 25, 2016

High Wind. Westerly winds behind a cold front reach sustained speed of 40 to 45 mph for a few hours. The high winds caused spotty power line and traffic light damage.

February 19, 2016

Winter Storm. An extended period of precipitation began with freezing rain and freezing drizzle producing light to moderate ice accumulations, then changing to sleet and then snow, with sleet and snow accumulations reaching the 5 to 8 inch range. Several branches and power lines were downed by the weight of ice and accompanying wind. The winter precipitation made travel very difficult to impossible, resulting in schools and businesses being forced to close.

April 09, 2013

Hail. Large hail was accompanied by heavy rain. Local power went out during the storm.

May 05, 2012