SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — This week marks the one year anniversary of one of the most devastating storms ever to hit Sioux Falls. On September 10th of last year, the city was struck by three tornadoes in the dark of night; leaving a devastating path of destruction behind. It wasn’t until morning that people…
Supercell brings second tornado
Hot on the heels of last week’s tornado, a second storm supercell moved through Crook County on Friday – possibly bringing another tornado along with it. According to the Black Hills National Forest, the wind event once again caused damage near the old mining town of Tinton. The thunderstorm developed over southeast Montana and northeast…
SD Shop Destroyed by Tornadic Weather
Oct. 11, 2019—A Sioux Falls Meineke operator is working to bounce back after his shop was completely destroyed in a massive storm event. In early September, three tornadoes with confirmed EF-2 strength touched down in the area of the city, causing widespread damage. News station KELO spoke to the Meineke operators, Doug and Kim Olson,…
‘Human error’ blamed for tornado sirens not sounding
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY) – One of the biggest questions we’ve heard after the tornadoes from people is why didn’t the sirens sound in my neighborhood? Many people were only notified by an alert on their cell phones. Mayor Paul TenHaken addressed why the sirens didn’t go off before the tornadoes hit last night. “The…
Avon sees tornado, while area towns soak from rain in severe storm
AVON — What a difference a few miles makes. The small community of Avon found that out Tuesday night, as residents living within the heart of the town experienced hail, thunderstorms and torrential rain. But there was more damage outside of town, as a tornado was reported roughly 5 miles south of Avon. That’s where…
Some Warning Sirens Failed as Tornado and Straight-Line Winds Ripped Through Sioux Falls, South Dakota
As a tornado and straight-line winds blew off roofs and destroyed buildings Tuesday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, some of the city’s warning sirens appear to have malfunctioned. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken said there was a “breach of protocol” with the city’s outdoor warning system, the Associated Press reported. The city is investigating.…
Town of Martin calls tornado on Saturday afternoon ‘odd’
MARTIN, S.D, (KOTA TV – ) Though Martin does not get many tornadoes, several people were worried Saturday afternoon when a silent one touched down. Martin Fire and Rescue Chief Chris O’Bryan and several locals called the storm “odd” as it seemed to be a calm stationary storm. The tornado northwest of Swett caught people…
A rare, clockwise-spinning tornado touches down in South Dakota
(CNN) South Dakota doesn’t get a lot of tornadoes, but a twister there last weekend was particularly rare — because it was spinning clockwise. The National Weather Service says the anticyclonic tornado only lasted for about 45 seconds on June 15. That was long enough for it to knock down seven trees at a farmstead…
Tornado Reported In Aurora County
The emergency manager in Aurora County has reported that a tornado touched down about two miles south of White Lake early Sunday Morning. KELOLAND News was told the area has damage to crops, fences, trees, and hay bales were moved. KELOLAND News also received reports of tennis-ball sized hail in Plankinton. by KELOLAND News (2018,…
Tornado, 120 mph straight-line winds damage homes near Kyle
A brief tornado Sunday twisted trees and straight-line winds damaged several houses near Kyle, according to the National Weather Service. Winds reached 80 mph in the tornado that developed out of an intense thunderstorm off American Horse Creek Road in eastern Oglala Lakota County. One house southwest of Kyle was destroyed by winds estimated to…