This Day in Weather History: April 25th

Weather History - April 25th

Local and Regional Events:

April 25th, 1994:

Lightning from a thunderstorm 4 miles W of Aberdeen struck two houses, causing structural damage and starting a fire, which caused further damage to one home. The second house suffered damage only to a surge protector.

April 25th, 1996:

An intense area of low pressure brought high winds of 30 to 50 mph with isolated gusts to 80 mph to central and north-central South Dakota from the morning to the evening of the 25th. The high winds picked up the dry April soil, lowering visibilities in blowing dust. Some places experienced dust storm conditions with low visibility and drifting dust. Many roofs lost shingles due to the strong winds. In Eagle Butte, the Vietnam Veterans Center roof was blown off. Other buildings were also damaged across the area, along with some broken windows. Some power poles and lines were downed west of Fort Pierre. Some trees and branches were also downed. Near Isabel, a cattle trailer was tipped over, and two calf shelters were destroyed. Also, a twenty-foot Conoco sign was blown down near Isabel, along with other signs damaged across the area. The dust storm reminded many of the 1930s. Some wind gusts include 60 mph at Mobridge and Selby, 70 mph at Miller, Pierre, and Murdo, and 80 mph at Isabel and Eagle Butte.