A wet two weeks

It has most definitely been a wet two weeks across South Dakota with most stations reporting over 200% of their historical averages for the period.

But even this map doesn't tell the whole story. Looking at actual precipitation amounts reveals how wet it actually has been across the state.

Nearly all of western SD has received 2-4 inches more rain than what is average for the period. This has led to widespread flooding near creeks and rivers with significant ponding across the prairies. Fortunately the forecast is calling for relatively dry weather over the next 7-14 days.

Regardless of the upcoming 'dry' period, I do not expect anything close to enhanced fire danger. It's been too wet for too long and the fuels are too green to burn. This wet period will likely keep our fire potential low for at least the next 30 days.