Tornadic waterspouts are simply tornadoes that form over water, or move from land to water. They have the same characteristics as a land tornado. They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning. What causes tornado in water? […]
NCSL Contact States with Property Tax Freezes State Year Enacted Age Requirement New Jersey 1998 Age 65 or older Oklahoma 1996 Age 65 or older Rhode lsland 2009 Age 65 or older At what age do you stop paying property taxes in USA? The minimum age requirement for senior property […]
Eastern South Dakota Days Place Inches 32.8 Sioux Falls 45.3 26.6 Watertown 41.1 25.2 Waubay Wildlife Refuge 35.6 16.5 Yankton 38.1 How many inches of snow does South Dakota get? 39 inchesSouth Dakota, South Dakota gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches […]
Up to 52 percent of September’s tornado outbreaks are due to landfalling tropical storms and hurricanes. October and November’s tornadoes are caused by strong cold fronts and low pressure systems affecting the South and sometimes the Midwest. Do tornadoes occur in the fall? According to The Weather Channel, tornado season […]
Researchers estimate that the density of the air would be 20% lower than what’s found at high altitudes. To put this in perspective, breathing in a tornado would be equivalent to breathing at an altitude of 8,000 m (26,246.72 ft). At that level, you generally need assistance to be able […]
According to AARP, a good retirement income is about 80 percent of your pre-tax income prior to leaving the workforce. This is because when you’re no longer working, you won’t be paying income tax or other job-related expenses. What is a comfortable retirement income? Most experts say your retirement income […]
Tornado danger signs: Before a tornado hits, the wind may die down and the air may become very still. This is the calm before the storm. Tornadoes generally occur near the trailing edge of a thunderstorm and it is not uncommon to see clear, sunlit skies behind a tornado. What […]
In recent decades, South Dakota has become one of the world’s great tax havens. By the end of last year, more than $367 billion in trust assets were managed in the state through at least 62 publicly-chartered trusts. Is South Dakota a tax friendly state? South Dakota is among the […]
Go to the basement or an inside room without windows on the lowest floor (bathroom, closet, center hallway). If possible, avoid sheltering in any room with windows. For added protection get under something sturdy (a heavy table or workbench). Cover your body with a blanket, sleeping bag or mattress. How […]
Tornadoes happen in every month of the year and at any time — they may show up at three in the morning in May or three in the afternoon in January. Winter tornadoes are less common than their spring counterparts, but they are caused by the same weather ingredients as […]
In the northern Plains and upper Midwest (North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota), tornado season is in June or July. But, remember, tornadoes can happen at any time of year. Tornadoes can also happen at any time of day or night, but most tornadoes occur between 4–9 p.m. What […]
Wharf said its mine near Lead produced 84,172 ounces of gold. The mine produced 63,483 ounces of silver.Recent annual production at the Wharf Mine. Year Gold (ounces) Silver (ounces) 2018 76,840 50,575 2017 95,372 63,535 2016 109,175 105,144 Is there any active gold mines in South Dakota? Today the only […]
In addition to agate and rose quartz, there are more than 40 other minerals found here: including copper, silver, lead, tin, feldspar, spodumene, beryl, mica, quartz and gold. There are also vast deposits of iron, alabaster, gypsum and limestone in the Black Hills. What is the main mineral mined in […]
Downtown Sioux Falls is full of things to explore and activities to experience. From a vibrant art scene and amazing local restaurants to our bike trails and maker-goods shops, we have it all. Is it worth visiting Sioux Falls? Any visitor to Sioux Falls will quickly recognize that the city […]
Ultimately, growing cotton in South Dakota is just another hobby to add to Bass’s long list of endeavors as a perpetual learner. What crop is South Dakota known for? Corn, soybeans and hay are No. 1, 2 and 3 in value. Corn was the top crop in South Dakota in […]