Red Flag Warning to Begin at 10 a.m. for Jones, Lyman and Buffalo Areas
The National Weather Service Aberdeen SD has issued a Red Flag Warning for three South Dakota areas, set to run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time on September 11, 2026.
South Dakota FirstAlerts
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Cities
Counties
- Beadle County1
- Bennett County1
- Bon Homme County1
- Buffalo County4
- Butte County4
- Campbell County12
- Charles Mix County1
- Corson County4
- Custer County2
- Day County1
- Dewey County4
- Hand County1
- Harding County4
- Hughes County1
- Hutchinson County1
- Hyde County1
- Jones County3
- Lyman County3
- Minnehaha County2
- Potter County4
- Stanley County1
- Sully County4
- Turner County1
- Walworth County4
- Yankton County1
Severe Weather
6 reportsRed Flag Warning in Effect for Southern Black Hills and Six Other Areas Until 7 PM MDT Friday
The National Weather Service Rapid City SD has issued a Red Flag Warning for Southern Black Hills, Fall River County Area, Custer County Plains, Pine Ridge Area, Badlands Area, Bennett County Area and Weston County Plains, in effect from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. MDT on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Red Flag Warning Extended Through 7 PM CDT in Six South Dakota Counties
The National Weather Service has extended the Red Flag Warning for six South Dakota counties through 7 p.m. CDT Tuesday.
Red Flag Warning for Fall River County Area, Northern Campbell, Southern Campbell, Crook County Plains, and Weston County Plains Until 7 PM MDT Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for five zones in western South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Monday, September 7, 2026.
Crime & Courts
15 reportsArizona Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years for Meth Conspiracy on Pine Ridge Reservation
Gaylen Holy Rock, 40, was sentenced to 10 years and one month in federal prison for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine in western South Dakota and on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Nebraska Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for Assaulting Federal Officer
Cody Dittman, 36, of Norfolk, Nebraska, was sentenced to five years and 10 months in federal prison for assaulting a federal officer during a high-speed pursuit on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Rapid City Man Sentenced to Over 2 Years in Federal Prison for Possessing Firearm and Ammunition as Felon
Tanner Standing Bear, 21, was sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a prohibited person.
Luverne, Minnesota Man Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance
Shaun Mitchell, 38, was sentenced on August 24, 2026, to 13 years and four months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl pills. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced the sentencing on August 26, 2026.
Wildfires
3 reportsNeedles Wildfire in South Dakota Grows to 960 Acres
The National Interagency Fire Center reports the Needles fire has expanded to 960 acres as of September 4, 2026.
XU Hill Wildfire Reaches 90 Percent Containment in South Dakota
Firefighting crews have established 90 percent containment on the 1,297-acre XU Hill wildfire in South Dakota.
Rancher fire in South Dakota listed at 1,000 acres in federal fire records
National Interagency Fire Center data records the fire as discovered on August 12, 2026, with no containment figure reported so far.
Disaster Declarations
9 reportsDay County, South Dakota: Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal disaster declaration covers Day County for severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from June 28 to July 3, 2026.
Hughes County, South Dakota, Gets Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal disaster declaration covers damage from June 28 to July 3, but no individual assistance for households.
Hyde County, South Dakota, Gets Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms
Federal disaster declaration covers severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from June 28 to July 3, 2026.
Buffalo County, South Dakota, Declared Major Disaster for Severe Storms and Flooding
Federal disaster declaration covers public infrastructure repairs, but no individual household assistance is available.
Recalls & Safety Alerts
1 reportFDA Enforcement Report Details Class II Recall of Terex Utilities Power Over Fiber Modules
Official FDA records classify a nationwide and international recall of 101 Power Over Fiber Base Modules due to certification and labeling issues.