Both Sioux Falls and Mitchell have experienced their second driest period to date since the start of meteorological spring (March 1).

Precipitation Mar 1st-June 15th:

Sioux Falls: 3.97" (driest: 3.31" in 1931)
Mitchell: 3.60" (driest: 3.50" in 1952)

— NWS Sioux Falls (@NWSSiouxFalls) June 16, 2023