Union County SD Emergency Management

Union County SD Emergency Management We coordinate prevention, preparation, recovery, mitigation, & response for emergencies and disasters in Union County, SD.

09/01/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 1 at 3:52PM CDT until September 1 at 11:00PM CDT by NWS Sioux Falls SD

SUMMARY:
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
639 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST IOWA

LYON PLYMOUTH SIOUX

IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

PIPESTONE ROCK

IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA

DIXON

IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA

LAKE MINER MOODY
SANBORN

IN SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA

AURORA CHARLES MIX DOUGLAS
GREGORY

IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

BON HOMME CLAY DAVISON
HANSON HUTCHINSON LINCOLN
MCCOOK MINNEHAHA TURNER
UNION YANKTON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALCESTER, ALEXANDRIA, ALLEN, ARMOUR,
AVON, BERESFORD, BRIDGEWATER, BURKE, CANISTOTA, CANTON,
CENTERVILLE, CHANCELLOR, CLAYTON, CORSICA, DELMONT, ELK POINT,
EMERY, FLANDREAU, FREEMAN, GEORGE, GREGORY, HARRISBURG, HAWARDEN,
HOWARD, HULL, HURLEY, INWOOD, IRENE, JEFFERSON, LAKE ANDES,
LARCHWOOD, LE MARS, LENNOX, LUVERNE, MADISON, MARION, MARTY,
MENNO, MITCHELL, MONTROSE, NORTH SIOUX CITY, ORANGE CITY, ORLAND,
PARKER, PARKSTON, PIPESTONE, PLANKINTON, PLATTE, PONCA,
ROCK RAPIDS, ROCK VALLEY, SALEM, SCOTLAND, SIOUX CENTER,
SIOUX FALLS, SPRINGFIELD, STICKNEY, TABOR, TEA, TRIPP, TYNDALL,
VERMILLION, VIBORG, WAGNER, WAKEFIELD, WHITE LAKE, WOONSOCKET,
AND YANKTON.

AFFECTS: Lyon, IA; Plymouth, IA; Sioux, IA; Pipestone, MN; Rock, MN; Dixon, NE; Aurora, SD; Bon Homme, SD; Charles Mix, SD; Clay, SD; Davison, SD; Douglas, SD; Gregory, SD; Hanson, SD; Hutchinson, SD; Lake, SD; Lincoln, SD; McCook, SD; Miner, SD; Minnehaha, SD; Moody, SD; Sanborn, SD; Turner, SD; Union, SD; Yankton, SD

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/BgrBee4

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 9/1/26 3:52 PM CST

EXPIRATION DATE: 9/1/26 11:00 PM CST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
639 IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING
AREAS

IN IOWA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN NORTHWEST IOWA

LYON PLYMOUTH SIOUX

IN MINNESOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA

PIPESTONE ROCK

IN NEBRASKA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY

IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA

DIXON

IN SOUTH DAKOTA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA

LAKE MINER MOODY
SANBORN

IN SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH DAKOTA

AURORA CHARLES MIX DOUGLAS
GREGORY

IN SOUTHEAST SOUTH DAKOTA

BON HOMME CLAY DAVISON
HANSON HUTCHINSON LINCOLN
MCCOOK MINNEHAHA TURNER
UNION YANKTON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALCESTER, ALEXANDRIA, ALLEN, ARMOUR,
AVON, BERESFORD, BRIDGEWATER, BURKE, CANISTOTA, CANTON,
CENTERVILLE, CHANCELLOR, CLAYTON, CORSICA, DELMONT, ELK POINT,
EMERY, FLANDREAU, FREEMAN, GEORGE, GREGORY, HARRISBURG, HAWARDEN,
HOWARD, HULL, HURLEY, INWOOD, IRENE, JEFFERSON, LAKE ANDES,
LARCHWOOD, LE MARS, LENNOX, LUVERNE, MADISON, MARION, MARTY,
MENNO, MITCHELL, MONTROSE, NORTH SIOUX CITY, ORANGE CITY, ORLAND,
PARKER, PARKSTON, PIPESTONE, PLANKINTON, PLATTE, PONCA,
ROCK RAPIDS, ROCK VALLEY, SALEM, SCOTLAND, SIOUX CENTER,
SIOUX FALLS, SPRINGFIELD, STICKNEY, TABOR, TEA, TRIPP, TYNDALL,
VERMILLION, VIBORG, WAGNER, WAKEFIELD, WHITE LAKE, WOONSOCKET,
AND YANKTON.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/BgrBee4

Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage later this afternoon through tonight. A few severe storms will be po...
09/01/2026

Showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage later this afternoon through tonight. A few severe storms will be possible with golf ball sized hail and wind gusts to 70 mph the main threats. Otherwise heat and humidity build back into the area with the hottest days Thursday through Saturday.

Thunderstorms should develop in central SD late this afternoon and move east through the evening and overnight hours. The main threats will be hail to the size of golf balls and wind gusts to 70 mph. A very isolated tornado will also be possible during the evening.

08/31/2026

****UPDATE 08/31/2026 1404****
Union County Service Update

Phone service has now been restored for the Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of Courts, joining the Treasurer's, Auditor's, and Recorder's offices in full operation.

Current Status:

Restored: Sheriff's Office, Clerk of Courts, Treasurer's Office, Auditor's Office, and Recorder's Office.

Pending: Phone lines for remaining courthouse offices are still undergoing repairs and are expected to be restored tomorrow.

Emergency Services: 911 remains fully operational. Please continue to reserve 911 calls strictly for emergencies.

Thank you for your continued patience as crews work to complete the final repairs.

****UPDATE 08/31/202 12:05****
Union County Service Update

Phone service has been successfully restored for the following departments:

Treasurer's Office

Auditor's Office

Recorder's Office

Please Note: Phone lines for the Sheriff's Office and all other courthouse offices remain down and are expected to be restored sometime tomorrow.

Emergency Services: 911 remains fully operational. As always, please reserve 911 calls strictly for emergencies.

Thank you for your patience as crews complete the remaining repairs.
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Union County, SD Alert: ATTENTION UNION COUNTY RESIDENTS

Please be advised that the phone system at the Union County
Courthouse is currently down due to ongoing construction and an unexpected water leak.

Our team is actively working to resolve the issue, but there is currently no estimated time for full restoration.

If you need immediate assistance: For Emergencies: Please call 911 directly.

In-Person Services: Courthouse offices remain open during normal business hours, though service times may be slightly delayed.

Updates: We will share updates on our official website and social media channels as soon as more information becomes available.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while repairs are underway.

08/06/2026
Union County Burn Ban LiftedUnion County Emergency Management announces that the burn ban for Union County, South Dakota...
04/25/2026

Union County Burn Ban Lifted

Union County Emergency Management announces that the burn ban for Union County, South Dakota, is lifted effective immediately.

This decision follows the improved grassland fire index as posted and monitored by the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls.

Residents are reminded to burn safely and responsibly at all times. If any fire gets out of control, call 911 immediately.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Jason Westcott
Union County Emergency Manager

Address

31312 473rd Avenue
Elk Point, SD
57025

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