Thunderstorm

12 photos · 2019–2025

12 photographs tagged Thunderstorm, 2019–2025.

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Mixed-grass prairie with water channels and cloudy sky near Badlands National Park, South Dakota.
Badlands National Park spans more than 242,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie and eroded rock formations in southwestern South Dakota. The park was established in 1939, originally as a national monument, before gaining national park status in 1978. Much of the surrounding land outside the park boundary remains in private ranching use, a legacy of homesteading that followed the Homestead Act of 1862. The mixed-grass prairie ecosystem here is considered one of the few large intact examples remaining in North America, supporting native grasses alongside wetland pockets fed by seasonal runoff.

Wetland and Ranchland Near Badlands National Park

Abandoned wooden shed in yellow wildflower prairie with Badlands buttes and storm clouds, South Dakota.
This weathered wooden shed sits on private land along the edge of Badlands National Park, near the town of Interior, South Dakota. Homestead-era structures like this one are common remnants of the ranching and farming operations that once worked this edge of the prairie before much of the land was absorbed into the park and surrounding grasslands. The Badlands' mixed-grass prairie supports wildflowers such as yellow sweet clover, which spreads quickly through disturbed soil and roadside margins each summer. Thunderstorms building over the nearby buttes and formations are frequent in the region during the warmer months, as moist air from the plains collides with the elevated terrain of the Badlands Wall.

Old Homestead Shed Near Interior, South Dakota

Lightning over Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis during the Derek Chauvin trial.
Lightning strikes the Hennepin County Government Center in Minneapolis during the trial of Derek Chauvin. The building, completed in 1977, serves as the primary administrative center for Hennepin County. During the trial for the murder of George Floyd, which took place in spring 2021, the courthouse was surrounded by extensive security fencing. The trial and its aftermath were significant events in the ongoing national conversation about racial justice and policing.

Lightning strikes Hennepin County Government Center during Chauvin trial

Metro Blue Line train near U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis under storm clouds.
Storm clouds loom over the Minneapolis skyline on July 12, 2022, with the U.S. Bank Stadium visible on the left. The image also features the Metro Blue Line light rail, a key component of public transit in the Twin Cities. Opened in 2004, the Blue Line connects Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport and the Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis, serving as a vital link for commuters and visitors. The infrastructure facilitates access to the city's core employment centers and cultural attractions.

Minneapolis: Light Rail Under Storm Clouds Near US Bank Stadium

Storm clouds over Minneapolis, Minnesota, above wet traffic lanes and the downtown skyline.
A powerful storm front approaches Minneapolis, Minnesota, on July 12, 2022. The image captures the city's skyline under a dramatic sky, with traffic moving along a wet highway. The presence of construction barrels suggests ongoing infrastructure work, a common characteristic of urban environments. This type of weather event is typical for the region during the summer months, impacting daily life and transportation.

Minneapolis Storm Clouds Over Highway and Skyline

Storm clouds over downtown Minneapolis above a wet roadway after rain.
A severe thunderstorm approaches the Minneapolis skyline on July 12, 2022. The city's downtown core, with its characteristic modern architecture, is visible in the distance under a dramatic, dark cloud formation. The foreground shows a wet roadway, indicating recent rainfall, with traffic continuing despite the approaching weather. This image captures a moment of atmospheric intensity over a major Midwestern urban center, highlighting the dynamic relationship between weather and the built environment.

Minneapolis Thunderstorm Approaching Downtown July 12 2022

Depot water tower in Minneapolis beneath a thunderstorm over the Roof Depot site.
A massive storm front approaches Minneapolis on July 12, 2022, casting dark clouds over the city's industrial landscape. The photograph features a prominent water tower, labeled "Depot," and a brick industrial building, likely part of a former manufacturing or processing facility given the presence of smokestacks in the background. Water towers like this were essential for providing water pressure for industrial processes and fire suppression in urban and industrial areas. This particular tower, with its distinctive "Depot" marking, may have served a specific industrial complex or transportation hub within Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Depot Water Tower Under Storm Clouds

Lightning over Fiserv Forum during RNC
Lightning illuminates the sky over Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention. The arena, which opened in 2018, serves as the home for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association and hosts numerous other sporting events, concerts, and conventions. The convention marked a significant political gathering in the city, with former President Donald Trump making an appearance alongside his chosen Vice Presidential candidate, J.D. Vance.

Lightning Strikes Fiserv Forum During 2024 RNC in Milwaukee

Minneapolis skyline illuminated at dusk across Bde Maka Ska lake after a thunderstorm.
The Minneapolis skyline is visible across Bde Maka Ska following a severe thunderstorm on August 26, 2024.

Storm Clouds Glow Red Over the Minneapolis Skyline From Bde Maka Ska

Thunderstorm clouds gather above Bde Maka Ska lake with Minneapolis skyline and moored boats visible beneath.
A thunderstorm approaches Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis on July 27, 2025. Bde Maka Ska, meaning 'Lake White Earth' in Dakota, is the largest lake in Minneapolis and a central feature of the city's Chain of Lakes.

Thunderstorm over Bde Maka Ska, Minneapolis, July 2025

Aerial view of Lake of the Isles with downtown Minneapolis skyline under stormy clouds.
A thunderstorm builds over Lake of the Isles, one of Minneapolis's Chain of Lakes. Downtown Minneapolis visible in the background.

Storm Clouds Building Over Lake of the Isles Toward Downtown Minneapolis

Summer thunderstorm clouds gathering over Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis surrounded by residential neighborhoods.
A summer thunderstorm approaches Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis, a significant feature of the city's park system.

Storm Clouds Roll Over Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis

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