Severe thunderstorms brought destructive winds to eastern South Dakota Saturday night, downing trees, damaging buildings and knocking out power.
The National Weather Service says a personal weather station near Tea reported a 92-mile-per-hour gust. The Sioux Falls airport recorded a 72-mile-per-hour gust, while measurements near Harrisburg exceeded 80 miles per hour.
Numerous trees came down in Canton, where power outages were reported. Harrisburg reported widespread tree and fence damage, along with damage to roofs and other structures. Tree and fence damage was also reported in Brandon.…