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Butte County weather alerts
No active National Weather Service alerts for Butte County, South Dakota right now. The most recent was a Freeze Warning that ended Oct 16, 9:00 AM.
22 in the last 30 days 29 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Wind Advisory Get alerts on your phone →
Active alerts for Butte County
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Last 30 days
Recent alerts for Butte County
| Alert | Issued | Ended | Issued by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze Warning | Oct 16, 3:06 AM | Oct 16, 9:00 AM | Rapid City SD |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 15, 10:59 PM | Oct 16, 9:00 AM | Rapid City SD |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 15, 11:48 AM | Oct 15, 11:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 15, 11:48 AM | Oct 16, 9:00 AM | Rapid City SD |
| Freeze Warning | Oct 15, 1:51 AM | Oct 16, 9:00 AM | Rapid City SD |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 15, 1:51 AM | Oct 15, 11:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 14, 9:44 PM | Oct 15, 11:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 14, 7:22 PM | Oct 15, 11:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Wind Advisory | Oct 14, 11:27 AM | Oct 15, 11:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 12, 8:06 AM | Oct 12, 10:00 AM | Rapid City SD |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 12, 6:00 AM | Oct 12, 8:00 AM | Rapid City SD |
| Special Weather Statement | Oct 12, 3:29 AM | Oct 12, 6:00 AM | Rapid City SD |
| Red Flag Warning | Oct 9, 11:00 AM | Oct 9, 8:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Red Flag Warning | Oct 9, 12:12 AM | Oct 9, 8:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Red Flag Warning | Oct 8, 11:03 AM | Oct 9, 8:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Fire Weather Watch | Oct 8, 12:33 AM | Oct 9, 8:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Fire Weather Watch | Oct 8, 12:12 AM | Oct 9, 8:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Fire Weather Watch | Oct 7, 12:07 PM | Oct 9, 8:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Sep 28, 3:46 PM | Sep 28, 4:45 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 28, 3:35 PM | Sep 28, 4:00 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 28, 3:08 PM | Sep 28, 3:30 PM | Rapid City SD |
| Special Weather Statement | Sep 28, 3:02 PM | Sep 28, 3:30 PM | Rapid City SD |
Pattern
What Butte County gets alerted for
Every alert that named Butte County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.
Plain English
What these alerts mean
A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.
Sub-freezing temperatures are imminent. Protect tender plants and outdoor plumbing.
Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.
A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.
Critical fire weather: dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. Any fire can spread rapidly; avoid outdoor burning.
Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Postpone outdoor burning.
A storm with hail of 1 inch or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or both, is occurring or imminent. Move indoors and away from windows.
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Questions
About Butte County alerts
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Where do these alerts come from?
From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Butte County. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.
What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?
A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.
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Yes. /weather-alerts/sd/butte-county.json returns the active alerts, the last 30 days and the 12-month counts for Butte County, refreshed every minute. Please cache responses and credit National Weather Service as the source.
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