Rochford Volunteer Fire Department

06/05/2026

Man suffers fatal medical event at Deerfield Lake, June 4, 2026. At approximately 10:30 a.m. emergency responders were dispatched to Deerfield Lake in Pennington County following a report of an individual in distress.

First responders located an adult male, identified as Terry Olson, 68 years old from Brookings, South Dakota. Despite response efforts of emergency personnel, Mr. Olson was pronounced deceased at the scene. Preliminary information indicates the death may have resulted from a medical emergency.

Responding agencies included Hill City Ambulance, Hill City Volunteer Fire Department, Pennington County Search and Rescue, Rapid City/Pennington County Water Rescue Team, Rapid City Fire Department, Rochford Volunteer Fire Department, South Dakota Game Fish, Black Hills Life Flight and Parks and the Pennington County Sheriff's Office.

The Pennington County Sheriff's Office extends its sincere condolences to Mr. Olson's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. At this time, there is no indication of suspicious circumstances. The incident remains under review, and no additional information is available for release.

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Haakon and Jackson counties until 3:15 PM MDT/4:15 PM CDT Tuesday. This storm is capable of producing half dollar size hail and 60 MPH wind gusts as it moves northeast at 25 MPH.

06/02/2026

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06/02/2026

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Tuesday (6/2)

The tornado potential for today has been upgraded. Areas in brown have the highest risk of seeing a tornado, and the “hatched” area indicates a higher probability for a strong one.

Large hail and wind is still expected.

Timing: 3-9pm

06/01/2026

Good morning! Here’s the severe weather outlook for Monday (6/1).

While you were sleeping, the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) upgraded our risk of severe weather for today.

🟢🟡Most of the area is in a level (1/5), with a portion in the level (2/5).

TIMING: Storms will develop in the area of Newcastle and Lusk WY around 1pm and move east/northeast. Most storms are done and out of here by 7pm, but a few may linger. Unlike this past weekend, not everyone will see a storm today. Some will miss out.

THREATS: Not every storm will be severe. Hail is the biggest threat with any severe storm today. Quarter-size for most storms, but a strong storm today may have hail up to golf-ball size. Wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible too.

PREPARE: Bring in any plants to protect them from hail, if possible. Lawn furniture, trampolines should be fastened down. Most importantly, have a way to receive warnings! The NC1 weather app is a great way to get alerts.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground northwest of Beresford! A PDS (Particularly Dangerous Situation) Tornado Warning continues for Lincoln and Turner counties until 9:45 PM CDT Sunday. Ping pong ball size hail is also possible with this storm, seek shelter immediately!