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Wind & roof risk snapshot · Watertown, SD

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Current risk outlook

Wind, roof, and storm stress risk for Watertown, SD.

Live conditions updated 20 min ago. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on wind-driven roof stress, loose tiles, and how strong gusts typically impact trees and structures here.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (16/100) · Rain 0% · Max wind 8 to 15 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

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Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

20

/ 100

Wind & roof risk score20/100

For typical homes located in Watertown, SD.

Baseline context

Wind exposure derived from ingested design wind / climatology tiles.

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City snapshot

All hazards combined

48/100

Flood risk

Heavy rain and low-lying flood exposure

79/100

Lightning risk

Thunderstorm and strike exposure

42/100

Wildfire risk

Fuels, dryness, and fire potential

38/100

Tornado risk

Historic tornado corridor exposure

13/100

Hail risk

Hail frequency and roof impact potential

59/100

Local hazard map

Watertown, SD

Tile rasters

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Live wind alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Active alerts near Watertown

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Source: National Weather Service.

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Wind intelligence snapshot

Peak gust forecast (NWS)

Wind grid forecast unavailable.

Source: NWS forecast grid.

Nearest weather station gusts

No nearby station gusts available.

Source: NWS station observations.

Wind alerts (NWS)

No wind-related alerts right now.

Source: National Weather Service.

SPC severe outlook

SPC outlook unavailable right now.

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

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Turn today's wind exposure into a checklist for roof, trees, and outage prep in Watertown, SD.

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5-day wind & storm outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 8 to 15 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 14 to 21 mph

Risk score: 20/100

Sat

MODERATE

Rain chance: 48%

Max wind: 13 mph

Risk score: 35/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 19%

Max wind: 7 to 10 mph

Risk score: 18/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 7%

Max wind: 12 to 18 mph

Risk score: 16/100

Historical wind exposure

Historical wind exposure in Watertown

  • Peak gusts drive most roof and tree damage during severe storms.
  • Newer construction tends to perform better under modern wind codes.
  • Debris, weak garage doors, and roof edges are common failure points.

Wind & storm risk FAQs for Watertown

What does the wind / roof score mean for Watertown?

It reflects relative wind exposure for the city grid and how likely damaging gusts are compared to other areas.

What parts of a home fail first in wind?

Roof edges, garage doors, and weak connections can fail first. Debris impacts can also drive losses.