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By Shannon Jost Timesleader1@gmail.com –
  • A funnel cloud formed over Elk Point. Submitted photo by Braden Evans
    A funnel cloud formed over Elk Point. Submitted photo by Braden Evans
  • Due to high winds this house near Jefferson sustained heavy damage during the storms. PhotobyShannonJost•timesleader1@gmail.com
    Due to high winds this house near Jefferson sustained heavy damage during the storms. PhotobyShannonJost•timesleader1@gmail.com
  • A hail bank piled up in front of Mike and Kathy Lawler’s garage at 211 E Washington. Submitted photo
    A hail bank piled up in front of Mike and Kathy Lawler’s garage at 211 E Washington. Submitted photo
  • High winds took down or damaged many trees in the area, these downed trees are near Jefferson. Photo by Shannon Jost • timesleader1@gmail.com
    High winds took down or damaged many trees in the area, these downed trees are near Jefferson. Photo by Shannon Jost • timesleader1@gmail.com
A long duration storm system brought large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall to the region from the afternoon of May 20 through the evening of May 21, 2024.Supercell thunderstorms emerged over parts of the Tri-State area in the evening. These storms generated large hail near Elk Point, SD, with depths reaching six or more inches.This weather event was further intensified by a potent wake…

 

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