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Tornado Outbreak Of August 24, 2006
The Tornado outbreak of August 24, 2006, was an outbreak of 14 tornadoes in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota on August 24, 2006. The outbreak spawned three F3 tornadoes, one of which caused a fatality in Kasota, Minnesota. The severe weather outbreak also produced many reports of severe hail which caused $130 million in damage across several states. Outbreak description A moderate risk of severe weather was issued by the SPC for August 24, with a significant threat for tornadoes, some of which could be strong. The main threat area ran from North Dakota southeastward into Minnesota and northern Iowa to western Wisconsin. The tornadoes began about noon central time in North Dakota, with three tornadoes produced there. Then, during the mid-afternoon hours, 11 more tornadoes touched down, 9 of which were in South Dakota. Two of the tornadoes in South Dakota were rated F3 on the Fujita scale - one of which touched passed near the town of Wolsey and another near Eureka. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper Midwest
The Upper Midwest is a region in the northern portion of the U.S. Census Bureau's Midwestern United States. It is largely a sub-region of the Midwest. Although the exact boundaries are not uniformly agreed-upon, the region is defined as referring to the states of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin; some definitions include Iowa, North Dakota and South Dakota as well. Definitions The National Weather Service defines its Upper Midwest as the states of Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The United States Geological Survey uses two different Upper Midwest regions: *The USGS Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center considers it to be the six states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, which comprise the watersheds of the Upper Mississippi River and upper Great Lakes. *The USGS Mineral Resources Program considers the area to contain Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Association for Institutional Res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hebron, North Dakota
Hebron ( ) is a city in Morton County, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the " Bismarck, ND Metropolitan Statistical Area" or " Bismarck-Mandan". The population was 794 at the 2020 census. Hebron was founded in 1885 and named after the West Bank city of Hebron. The first influx of settlers came from Johannestal, Crimea, in southwestern Russia. The city is home to the Hebron Brick Company. The annual "Hebron James Award" is given to the town's top basketball player. Geography Hebron is located at (46.901835, -102.043642). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 747 people, 330 households, and 211 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 396 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.5% White, 0.7% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.1% from other races, and 2.4% from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miller, South Dakota
Miller is a city in and county seat of Hand County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,489 at the 2010 census. History The city was named for its founder, Henry Miller. The post office has been in operation since 1881. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Miller has been assigned the ZIP code 57362. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,489 people, 724 households, and 396 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 839 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population. There were 724 households, of which 20.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householde ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highmore, South Dakota
Highmore is a city in and county seat of Hyde County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 682 at the 2020 census. History A post office called Highmore has been in operation since 1882. The city was named from its lofty elevation. It was near Highmore that South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg struck and killed a pedestrian in 2020. Geography Highmore is located at (44.518700, -99.441106). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Highmore has been assigned the ZIP code 57345 and the FIPS place code 28960. Climate Highmore has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification: ''Dwa''). Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 795 people, 347 households, and 201 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 393 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 91.7% White, 6.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.4% from other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyde County, South Dakota
Hyde County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,262, making it the second-least populous county in South Dakota. Its county seat is Highmore. The county was founded in 1873, as a county of the Dakota Territory, and organized in 1883. It was named for James Hyde, a member of legislature in the 1870s. History Hyde County was created by the territorial legislature on January 8, 1873, with area partitioned from Buffalo County. It was not organized by that action. Its boundaries were altered by changes in October 1879 and February 1883. On November 5, 1883, the county organization was filled and the county was placed in independent operation. The current Hyde County courthouse was constructed in 1911 (it is currently listed on the National Register of Historic Places). The county organization included a jail until 1974, when the jail was abandoned and jail-related services were contracted to surrounding counties. Geography The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holabird, South Dakota
Holabird is an unincorporated community in Hyde County, South Dakota, United States. Although not tracked by the Census Bureau The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the Federal Statistical System of the United States, U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the Americans, Ame ..., Holabird has been assigned the ZIP code of 57540. History Holabird was the maiden name of a railroad official's wife, the daughter of Connecticut lieutenant governor William S. Holabird. The community got its start when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established in Holabird in 1884. References Unincorporated communities in Hyde County, South Dakota Unincorporated communities in South Dakota {{SouthDakota-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McPherson County, South Dakota
McPherson County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,411. Its county seat is Leola. History The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1884. It is named for American Civil War General James B. McPherson. Geography McPherson County lies on the north line of South Dakota. The north boundary line of McPherson County abuts the south boundary line of the state of North Dakota. Its terrain consists of rolling hills, largely devoted to agriculture, and dotted with small lakes and ponds. The terrain generally slopes to the south and east. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (1.3%) is water. The Samuel H. Ordway Jr., Memorial Prairie, a grassland owned by The Nature Conservancy on the south side of South Dakota Highway 10 about 10 miles (16 km) west of Leola, is home to a bison herd. Major highways * South Dakota Highway 10 * South Dakota Highway 45 * South Dakota Highway 47 * South Dakota Highwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hillsview, South Dakota
Hillsview is a town in McPherson County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2 at the 2020 census. Hillsview is the least-populated municipality in South Dakota. As of 2023, the population is 0 and is scheduled to be unincorporated. The town was named because of its lofty elevation. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 3 people, 1 households, and 1 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 2 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White. There was 1 household of which 100.0% was married couples living together. 0.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age in the town was 53.5 years. 0.0% of residents were under the age of 18; 33.3% were between the ages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sully County, South Dakota
Sully County is a county in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,446, making it the fifth-least populous county in South Dakota. Its county seat is Onida. The county was created in 1873 and organized in 1883. It is named after General Alfred Sully, who built Fort Sully. Sully County is included in the Pierre, SD Micropolitan Statistical Area. Geography The west boundary line of Sully County is defined by the meanderings of the Missouri River, which flows southward along its edge. The county's terrain is composed of semi-arid rolling hills, partially devoted to agriculture. The terrain slopes to the south and east, but the west portion of the county slopes westward into the river valley. The county's highest point is along the midpoint of its north boundary line, at 1,949' (594m) ASL. The county has a total area of , of which is land and (5.9%) is water. The eastern portion of South Dakota's counties (48 of 66) observe Central Time; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Onida, South Dakota
Onida is a city in and the county seat of Sully County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 658 as of the 2010 census. History Onida was founded in 1880 by settlers from Oneida, New York. It received its city rights in 1883. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 658 people, 280 households, and 186 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 331 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.4% White, 1.8% Native American, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.8% of the population. There were 280 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.6% were no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kidder County, North Dakota
Kidder County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,394. Its county seat is Steele. History The Dakota Territory legislature created the county on January 4, 1873, with areas partitioned from Buffalo County. The county government was not organized at that time, nor was the area attached to another county for administrative or judicial purposes. It was named for Jefferson Parrish Kidder, a delegate to the United States Congress from Dakota Territory (1875–1879) and associate justice of the territorial supreme court (1865-1875, 1879-1883). The county government was effected on March 22, 1881. The county boundaries were altered on 1879 with territory partitioned to Burleigh, and in 1885 with territory partitioned from Burleigh County. Its boundaries have remained unchanged since 1885. Geography The terrain of Kidder County consists of hills dotted with lakes and ponds, largely devoted to agriculture. The terrain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steele, North Dakota
Steele is a city in Kidder County, North Dakota, United States. It is the county seat of Kidder County. The population was 665 at the 2020 census. Although they bear the same name, the city of Steele is not in Steele County. History Steele was platted in 1878 by Wilbur F. Steele, and named for him. The community got its start soon after the railroad was extended to that point. A post office has been in operation at Steele since 1880. The Kidder County Courthouse was built in 1883. The high temperature was 121 degrees Fahrenheit in Steele, N.D. in July 1936. Geography Steele is located at (46.856066, -99.916606). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate On July 6, 1936, the temperature in Steele soared to , the highest temperature ever recorded in the state of North Dakota. This event, during the 1936 North American heat wave, is even more remarkable in light of the fact that since 1948, the temperature has not exceeded ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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