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Springfield, South Dakota

10 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1955 and the latest in 1985. It stands in the Southwest Bon Homme unorganized territory. It lies in ZIP code area 57062. It stands on Emanuel Creek. The Survey maps it on the Springfield quadrangle. 1,914 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 1,299 feet above sea level.

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Springfield within Bon Homme County

On record in Springfield

Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.

On the National Register 4 records

Population over time

2 figures

Springfield fell from 1,989 to 1,914 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.

YearPeople Change
20101,989
20201,914-75 (-4%)

Topographic sheets covering this place

6 surveys from 10 printed sheets

Matched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.

Fires near this place

31 since 1996

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 31 fires within 5 miles of Springfield between 1996 and 2020, burning about 1,694 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 1 was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Reported cause Fires
Missing data/not specified/undetermined13
Debris and open burning7
Equipment and vehicle use3
Misuse of fire by a minor3
Fireworks2
Arson/incendiarism1
Smoking1
Natural1

The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
5 August 2015Naturalunder an acreSouth Dakota Wildland Fire SuppressionSMOKING BIRD FIRE
4 July 2000Fireworks1.1 acresSpringfield Volunteer Fire DepartmentFIREWORK
3 July 2012Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreSouth Dakota Wildland Fire SuppressionBLUFF DRIVE
19 July 2002Equipment and vehicle use870 acresWinnebago AgencyA1302105
16 July 2017Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreSouth Dakota Wildland Fire Suppression8 MILE DITCH FIRE
12 July 2012Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreSouth Dakota Wildland Fire SuppressionARENA
12 July 2008Missing data/not specified/undeterminedunder an acreSouth Dakota Wildland Fire Suppressionnot named
11 July 2012Missing data/not specified/undetermined7.0 acresSouth Dakota Wildland Fire SuppressionCOLONY

Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:

Every fire recorded in Bon Homme County

Mines and quarries near this place

5 within 5 miles

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 5 workings within 5 miles of Springfield: 4 past producers, 1 producer. 1 still produces. What was taken out: Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Gustav Boese Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Jim Mullers PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionProducer
John Nagel Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Nick Jelsma Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer
Percy Coleman Gravel PitSand and Gravel, ConstructionPast Producer

Every working recorded in Bon Homme County

Storms near this place

60 of 62 shown

Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Springfield in 62 storm reports between 1993 and 2024: 33 hail, 18 thunderstorm wind, 6 flood, 2 tornado. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
September 2016Thunderstorm WindSpringfield$1,000,000Thunderstorm winds destroyed about 6 houses, severely damaged several other houses and shops, destroyed or damaged several unattached garages, destroyed farm outbuildings and other farm structures, caused widespread tree damage, including numerous trees blown down, moved a large boat 25 yards from a parked position, damaging the boat, and damaged or destroyed outdoor furniture.
June 2006Thunderstorm WindSpringfield$100,000Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage. Several trees and large branches were blown down. Some of the falling trees and branches damages homes and vehicles, including the roof of one house and one pickup truck which were heavily damaged. The wind blew down numerous power poles and power lines, causing a power outage in most of Springfield which lasted several hours.
June 2003Thunderstorm WindSpringfield$100,000Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including numerous trees and large limbs down. Several houses and vehicles were damaged by falling trees or tree debris.
July 2001Thunderstorm WindSpringfield$100,000Thunderstorm winds caused widespread tree damage. including some large trees blown down. Some falling trees damaged houses, especially roofs, with at least one chimney broken off. Several vehicles were also damaged.
June 2005Flash FloodSpringfield$50,000Heavy rainfall of 4 to 6 inches caused flooding of numerous city streets, other roads, and basements. Several roads were partially washed out.
June 2003HailSpringfield$50,000Large hail damaged vehicles and cracked windows. Crop damage was suspected in the area but no damage estimates were available.
August 1996Thunderstorm WindSpringfield$50,000no account filed
May 2007Thunderstorm WindSpringfield$10,000Thunderstorm winds uprooted trees, caused additional tree damage, tipped over small sheds, and caused minor roof damage.
August 1996LightningSpringfield$10,000no account filed
July 1994Thunderstorm WindSpringfield$5,000Strong winds blew down or damaged several large trees and also blew down booths that were used for a July 4th celebration.
August 1993Thunderstorm WindSpringfield$5,000Strong thunderstorm winds resulted in some blown-out windows, downed antennas, and broken trees and branches on the north side of Springfield.
July 2024Thunderstorm WindSpringfield-Considerable tree damage was reported in Springfield due to thunderstorm winds.
March 2023HailSpringfield-Ping pong size hail was reported in Springfield, SD.
June 2023Thunderstorm WindSpringfield-Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 64 mph were measured at a personal weather station in Springfield.
May 2023Thunderstorm WindSpringfield-A flag pole was snapped off by thunderstorm winds, which also broke off several medium-sized branches in the yard.
May 2022Thunderstorm WindSpringfield-Two foot diameter limbs were broken off numerous trees by thunderstorm wind gusts.
July 2022Thunderstorm WindSpringfield-An extended period of thunderstorm wind gusts of 58 mph or greater was measured by personal weather station KSDSPRIN9 at Springfield. A peak wind gust of 77 mph occurred at 1404CST.
August 2021HailSpringfield-Dime size hail was reported with occasional ping-pong size hail. Crop damage is an estimate from insured losses. Information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture.
July 2020HailSpringfield-Pictures submitted showed hail slightly larger than 2 inches in diameter.
August 2019Thunderstorm WindSpringfield-Numerous trees across town were damaged by strong thunderstorm winds, with several older trees toppled.
March 2019FloodSpringfield-Heavy rainfall (2.60 inches 8 miles west northwest of Springfield and 2.71 inches at Tyndall) and snow melt was the primary contributor to the flooding along Lewis and Clark Reservoir; however, the final level of crest had at least a partial contribution from an uncontrolled release with the failure of Spencer Dam along the Niobrara River in Nebraska during the evening of March 13. The highest crest on record resulted, as the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam (gage site GPDN1) crested 2.02 feet above flood stage on March 15.
September 2015HailSpringfield-Hail covered the ground.
September 2015HailSpringfield-Large hail caused minor vehicle damage.
June 2014HailSpringfield-Large hail damaged a corn crop by splitting leaves. The amount of crop damage was not known.
April 2012Tornado (EF0)Springfield-A brief rope tornado caused no reported damage as it crossed over the northern edge of the Missouri River.
May 2011HailSpringfield-Large hail caused an unknown amount of vehicle and window damage.
September 2010FloodSpringfield-Continued runoff from summer heavy rains helped continue flooding along the Missouri River.
October 2010FloodSpringfield-Minor to moderate flooding caused by runoff from summer heavy rains very slowly abated during the month, with a few roads along the river still flooded.
July 2010FloodSpringfield-Runoff from continued heavy rain helped continue minor flooding along the Missouri River.
June 2010FloodSpringfield-Runoff from heavy rain caused minor flooding of the Missouri River where it flows along Bon Homme County. Lowland flooding affected some campgrounds and other recreational areas.
August 2010FloodSpringfield-Runoff from heavy rain during the summer helped continue minor flooding along the Missouri River.
June 2009Thunderstorm WindSpringfield-Thunderstorm winds blew down several branches.
June 2008Flash FloodSpringfield-Heavy rain caused flash flooding of roads and fields. Roads were closed in the town of Springfield due to the flooding.
August 2007Thunderstorm WindSpringfield-Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including up to 8 inch diameter limbs blown down.
June 2005HailSpringfield-Large hail, driven by 50 mph winds, caused crop damage. The amount of crop damage was not known.
July 2001Thunderstorm WindSpringfield-Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage. The amount of damage was not known.
August 2000HailSpringfield-Large hail covered the ground.
May 2023HailSpringfield-no account filed
July 2020HailSpringfield-no account filed
August 2019HailSpringfield-no account filed
September 2015HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2013HailSpringfield-no account filed
August 2011HailSpringfield-no account filed
May 2008HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2008HailSpringfield-no account filed
September 2007HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2005HailSpringfield-no account filed
July 2003HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2003HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2003HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2002HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2002HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2002HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2002HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2002HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2002HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2002HailSpringfield-no account filed
June 2002HailSpringfield-no account filed
August 2000Thunderstorm WindSpringfield-no account filed
May 1999Tornado (F0)Springfield-no account filed

Every storm recorded in Bon Homme County

Nearest settlements

The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.

Map PlaceDistance Sheets
Kingsburg4.5 miles9
Perkins6.0 miles11
Running Water7.4 miles10
Tyndall9.8 miles9
Bon Homme Colony10.1 miles9
Avon13.5 miles9
Tabor14.2 miles9
Vodnany (historical)19.1 miles11

Elsewhere

Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.

Wikipedia article on SpringfieldAn encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied.
Wikidata item Q954194The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0).

Provenance

This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 1258297. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.

Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.

Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.