Traverse County Emergency Management

08/13/2026

08/03/2026

We are continuing to monitor the potential for strong to severe storms later this afternoon and evening. The greatest severe threat will mainly impact portions of northeastern South Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Some storms will be capable of producing quarter-sized hail and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph.

07/25/2026

A Heat Advisory has been issued for Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Both days, temperatures will be in the upper 90s to perhaps low 100s over central and north central SD. Limit strenuous activity to the morning and evening, and take action if you notice signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke in yourself or others.

07/20/2026

Update!

Our 9-1-1 and non-emergent phone lines have been restored!

Thank you for your patience.

07/08/2026

A couple clusters of strong to severe thunderstorms are tracking east at 25-35 mph across parts of northern SD. Be prepared for frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 60-75 mph, quarter size hail and heavy rain that could lead to flooding. Also, cannot rule out a tornado or two with the cluster of storms moving southeast out of the James Valley into east central SD for the next hour or so.

07/06/2026