By Scout Nelson
A powerful storm hit northeast South Dakota late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, causing widespread damage across the region. The storm brought gusts of wind reaching up to 99 miles per hour, with the strongest winds recorded at Watertown Regional Airport.
Watertown Fire Rescue responded quickly to several emergency calls. Crews worked to handle multiple downed power lines and a large power substation that was damaged by fallen trees. The storm left parts of the city without electricity, though fortunately, there have been no reports of serious injuries.
This severe weather follows a series of storms last week, which also affected eastern South Dakota. A tornado was confirmed just miles away from Watertown during one of those storms. Additionally, the community has been dealing with high water levels from abnormally high rainfall this summer, adding to the challenges faced by local residents and farmers.
Authorities have yet to assess the full extent of the damage, but it is clear that the region has been hit hard by another round of severe weather. The heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected to have further consequences for both agricultural land and infrastructure in the area.
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Categories: South Dakota, Weather