A coastal storm continues to bring heavy rain, coastal flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, and gusty winds to the East Coast into early Tuesday. A heavy rain and flash flood risk continues for the Southwest/Four Corners region with lingering tropical moisture through Monday. Typhoon remnants are causing strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding across western Alaska through Monday. Read More >
Cooperative Observer Program
Cooperative Observer Background |
Becoming a Cooperative Observer |
- Dedication to public service
- Attention to detail
- Ability to lean and perform daily duties
- Willingness to allow NWS to place measuring instruments on your property
- Willingness to allow at least one visit per year from an NWS representative
- Ownership of a personal computer with modem and familiarity with its basic uses
- Established internet access
Cooperative Observer Sites in Our Area |
Location | Time Active |
Clark, SD | 1893-Present |
Highmore, SD | 1893-Present |
Kennebec, SD | 1893-Present |
Milbank, SD | 1893-Present |
Castlewood, SD | 1893-1898, 1906-present |
Gann Valley, SD | 1897-Present |
Murdo, SD | 1907-Present |
Pollock, SD | 1908-Present |
Eureka. SD | 1908-Present |
Onida, SD | 1913-Present |
Britton, SD | 1913-Present |
Artichoke Lake, MN | 1917-Present |
Cooperative Observer Awards |
Cooperative Observer Reports |