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432 NOUS43 KABR 232055 AAE PNSABR MNZ039-046-SDZ003>011-015>023-033>037-045-048-051-240900- Public Information Statement...UPDATED National Weather Service Aberdeen SD 355 PM CDT Mon May 23 2022 /255 PM MDT Mon May 23 2022/ ...NWS Damage Survey for 05/12/22 Tornado Event - Update #5... The damage survey was updated to included tornado #14, #15 and #16. .Tornado #1... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 120 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.9756 miles Path Width /maximum/: 80.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 1 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 05:45 PM CDT Start Location: Castlewood / Hamlin County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 44.717 / -97.0279 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 05:49 PM CDT End Location: 1 N Castlewood / Hamlin County / SD End Lat/Lon: 44.7454 / -97.0286 Survey Summary: Several eyewitnesses reported a small funnel/tornado descending, widening and developing very rapidly at the edge of Castlewood, SD. Damage was evident as soon as it reached the southern edge of town. A majority of the damage occurred between 3rd Avenue and 4th Avenue. On Market Street, a small funeral home visitation center was completely blown off its foundation. Debris from the funeral home was tossed to the north, including the air conditioning unit which was tossed into a yard one block to the north. A garage was destroyed and completely blown from its foundation on Allen St. The next block to the north, a manufactured home lost a roof and sustained significant damage to external walls. Another garage on this street was completely blown off the foundation and destroyed. Similar damage was noted a block north on Main Street. Another manufactured home lost an entire roof and its external walls collapsed. Yet another garage was destroyed as it slid off the foundation. The next block north, on Alice St, significant roof damage was noted to several homes and another garage was completely shifted off of the foundation. One particular residence had a roof that appeared to be slightly rotated and was sagging. The Castlewood Elementary school, situated between Harry St and Pear St, sustained significant damage to the school and gymnasium roof. Damage was also sustained to sections of the brick external walls. The school bus shed was completely destroyed with loss of the roof and external walls. North of the school, on Prairie St, a residence sustained significant damage. At this property, a garage was completely destroyed, and a shed was tossed in the air landing upside down. The home itself lost the entire roof and the south facing external walls collapsed. The tornado would continue to track north across an open field and across US HWY 22. Additional debris and tree damage was noted a mile north of US HWY 22 before the tornado lifted. Throughout the entire path of the tornado there were uprooted and snapped trees and significant siding and roof damage to homes. .Tornado #2... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 135 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.4344 miles Path Width /maximum/: 60.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 1 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 05:58 PM CDT Start Location: 1 S Gary / Deuel County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 44.7733 / -96.4598 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 06:00 PM CDT End Location: 1 S Gary / Deuel County / SD End Lat/Lon: 44.7777 / -96.4536 Survey Summary: 1 Mile south of Gary, SD a farm sustained significant tornado damage. The home on the property lost the entire roof, along with most of the external walls on the main floor of the house. Only a portion of the internal walls remained standing. The resident home at the time was able to make it to the basement, however did sustain minor injuries when a refrigerator from the main floor fell down through the ceiling. The attached garage was completely blown off the foundation, and the pickup in the garage was pushed at least 6 feet from where it was originally parked. Nearby outbuildings sustained roof damage, including a hole in one roof that was likely caused from flying debris. The tornado continued to track north northeast of the farm into an open corn stubble field. Rotation was noted in the stubble. The debris track was spread across the field with large pieces of wood and other construction materials pierced vertically into the ground. Further to the north northeast a semi was turned 180 degrees and flipped on its side. The debris path continued across 180th street and was last noted in a tree grove approximately 0.3 miles from the residence. The resident also noted that the family dog was seen being swept out of the house during the tornado, but was later found safe with only minor injuries after walking to a neighbor's farm about one mile away. .Tornado #3... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 110 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.1997 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 06:02 PM CDT Start Location: 6 WNW Rauville / Codington County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 45.0048 / -97.1902 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 06:03 PM CDT End Location: 6 WNW Rauville / Codington County / SD End Lat/Lon: 45.0074 / -97.1917 Survey Summary: A tornado occurred 4 miles north of Lake Kampeska. The tornado hit the northeast side of a house and removed the the garage from the house, along with part of the roof. The garage was tossed to the north. An outbuilding to the north of the house was also destroyed and thrown to the north and northwest. The debris was scattered at least a half mile north and northwest of the location of the house. The family sought shelter in the basement of the home and they were safe. .Tornado #4.. Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 3.338 miles Path Width /maximum/: 10.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 06:51 PM CDT Start Location: 5 E Dumont / Traverse County / MN Start Lat/Lon: 45.7058 / -96.3115 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 06:54 PM CDT End Location: 6 ENE Dumont / Traverse County / MN End Lat/Lon: 45.7519 / -96.2904 Survey Summary: A tornado developed 6 miles east of Dumont on the leading edge of a line of severe thunderstorms, and then traveled quickly northeast. An outbuilding took heavy damage, with debris strewn northeast a quarter mile. The majority of the 2x4 planks were deposited directly to the east of the shed, while another single 2x4 was lodged into the ground at an angle not consistent with straight-line winds. The tornado then destroyed several large well-anchored, mostly empty grain bins. Some tin from the property was thrown due west into the trees. ..Tornado #5... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 5.6682 miles Path Width /maximum/: 10.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 06:58 PM CDT Start Location: 4 SW Norcross / Traverse County / MN Start Lat/Lon: 45.8249 / -96.2695 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 07:03 PM CDT End Location: 3 SSE Charlesville / Traverse County / MN End Lat/Lon: 45.9063 / -96.2542 Survey Summary: A tornado developed 11 miles east of Wheaton along the leading edge of a line of severe thunderstorms. This tornado traveled rapidly north-northeastward and impacted three farmsteads. Several trees were uprooted and fell in different directions, outbuildings were severely damaged, and both homes were damaged as well including the partial removal of a garage roof. The tornado continued northeast to along the Grant County line, and impacted another farmstead. Silo damage, trees felled in different directions, and a small outbuilding was moved 10 yards to the northwest. ..Tornado #6... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.2527 miles Path Width /maximum/: 50.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 06:05 PM CDT Start Location: 1 ESE Tunerville / Deuel County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 44.8841 / -96.652 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 06:07 PM CDT End Location: 1 E Tunerville / Deuel County / SD End Lat/Lon: 44.8875 / -96.6527 Survey Summary: A tornado touched down on the northeast side of Lake Alice causing damage to a hunting lodge property. Evidence was first noted in a corn stubble field where stubble was broken and flattened. North of the corn field, several trees were uprooted or snapped at the base. North from there, the main lodge house lost half the roof covering and several roof panels on the west side of the house. This resulted in rain damage inside the lodge. On the west side of the property a family was in a camper when they received warnings and decided to leave for a sturdier shelter nearby. Minutes after they left the camper, it was picked up and dropped on its roof. The family was not injured. .Tornado #7... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.1167 miles Path Width /maximum/: 35.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 06:13 PM CDT Start Location: 7 S Webster / Day County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 45.2348 / -97.4948 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 06:14 PM CDT End Location: 7 S Webster / Day County / SD End Lat/Lon: 45.2364 / -97.4956 Survey Summary: A tornado 7 miles to the south-southeast of Webster hit an outbuilding, pulling the roof off and knocking over the interior wall. The debris from the building was carried to the northwest for over 250 yards and spread out to the west. A calving shed was rolled to the north and then northwest. A animal trailer was tipped over and a metal windmill was knocked over and twisted. .Tornado #8... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 95 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.5447 miles Path Width /maximum/: 20.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 1 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 05:40 PM CDT Start Location: 4 WSW Thomas / Hamlin County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 44.7388 / -97.2897 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 05:40 PM CDT End Location: 4 WSW Thomas / Hamlin County / SD End Lat/Lon: 44.7458 / -97.2938 Survey Summary: The residents were outside when they saw the tornado quickly develop and were forced to seek shelter under a tractor. The tornado ripped the entire roof off of a newly built machine shed and also damaged the exterior walls. Debris was spread to the north, with sheet metal and pieces of rafters lofted into nearby trees. The tornado continued to track north northwest about a half mile. The tops of trees were snapped off in one shelter belt and a clear path was evident in a second shelter belt. .Tornado #9... Rating: EF2 Estimated Peak Wind: 120 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.6875 miles Path Width /maximum/: 40.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 05:39 PM CDT Start Location: 3 ESE Estelline / Deuel County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 44.5573 / -96.851 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 05:40 PM CDT End Location: 3 E Estelline / Deuel County / SD End Lat/Lon: 44.5786 / -96.8342 Survey Summary: A large dairy barn lost a roof, a camper was tipped over and several outbuildings sustained damage. Path is preliminary, pending drone video images. .Tornado #10... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 97 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.4912 miles Path Width /maximum/: 20.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 06:02 PM CDT Start Location: 3 N Garden City / Clark County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 45.0011 / -97.5774 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 06:03 PM CDT End Location: 3 N Garden City / Clark County / SD End Lat/Lon: 45.0071 / -97.572 Survey Summary: The tornado touched down quickly on the southern edge of the farm. A barn completely lost the roof and external walls on about two thirds of the structure. Debris from the barn was spread to the northeast. 2x4 s were pierced vertically into the ground and sheet metal from the barn was wrapped around trees. One 2x4 pierced through the garage attached to the house. Debris would continue to be found about a quarter mile to the northeast, across an open field and into the neighbor's farm yard. .Tornado #11... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.3207 miles Path Width /maximum/: 10.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 05:45 PM CDT Start Location: 4 NNW Naples / Clark County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 44.8322 / -97.5491 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 05:45 PM CDT End Location: 5 NNW Naples / Clark County / SD End Lat/Lon: 44.8366 / -97.5509 Survey Summary: A brief tornado touchdown resulted in the loss of half a barn roof. Debris from the barn was spread to the north northwest. The small track was evident through a shelterbelt where large tree branches were broken and debris was left in the upper reaches of the trees. Barn debris would continue to track into an open field roughly 0.3 miles from the original location. Other structures on the property were also damaged by wind and flying debris. .Tornado #12... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.0161 miles Path Width /maximum/: 10.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 05:45 PM CDT Start Location: 5 NNE Raymond / Clark County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 44.99 / -97.9055 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 05:45 PM CDT End Location: 5 NNE Raymond / Clark County / SD End Lat/Lon: 44.9902 / -97.9055 Survey Summary: An eyewitness observed a brief tornado touchdown while planting a field 5 miles north and 2 miles east of Raymond, SD. No damage occurred. .Tornado #13... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 2.0779 miles Path Width /maximum/: 10.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 05:59 PM CDT Start Location: 2 NW Gary / Deuel County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 44.8163 / -96.4886 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 06:03 PM CDT End Location: 3 NNW Gary / Deuel County / SD End Lat/Lon: 44.8446 / -96.476 Survey Summary: A residence 2 miles northwest of Gary, SD had a barn roof damaged and a horse trailer rolled multiple times. A second residence a mile to the northeast had a track of damage through their farm yard. An ash tree snapped at the trunk and fell on to the corner of the house. A single stall garage, which was bolted to the foundation, was lifted off the foundation and overturned. The vehicle in the garage was not damaged. A second garage to the north lost two thirds of its roof panels. Another machine shed had a portion of the south wall pushed in. All debris from buildings was lofted to the northeast. A mostly empty grain bin was also ripped from the foundation and tossed across 485th Ave and into the neighboring field, coming to rest about 200 yards to the northeast. Residents were without commercial power for 2 days. .Tornado #14... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.5537 miles Path Width /maximum/: 20.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 06:15 PM CDT Start Location: 2 NW Nassau / Grant County / MN Start Lat/Lon: 45.0884 / -96.4798 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 06:15 PM CDT End Location: 2 NW Nassau / Grant County / MN End Lat/Lon: 45.0919 / -96.4697 Survey Summary: The southwest half of a machine shed shop was completely destroyed. The north side remained upright and on the foundation, however garage doors and entry doors no longer close properly due to a counter clockwise twisting of the frame. 2x12 rafters from the machine shed were launched through the walls of a nearby shed. Another shed on the property also lost one third of its roof. Debris from the buildings was spread to the northeast with large pieces of wood pierced vertically into the ground along the track. Debris was tossed northeast between one quarter and one half mile from the farm. .Tornado #15... Rating: EF1 Estimated Peak Wind: 100 mph Path Length /statute/: 1.3015 miles Path Width /maximum/: 10.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 06:19 PM CDT Start Location: 1 NNE Twin Brooks / Grant County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 45.2177 / -96.7813 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 06:21 PM CDT End Location: 2 NNE Twin Brooks / Grant County / SD End Lat/Lon: 45.2363 / -96.7772 Survey Summary: Roughly 300 yards to the south of the farm a calf shed was picked up and lofted to the north, over the shelterbelt on the south side of the property. The calf shed would land in the feed lot area and pushed up against a barn. A stave silo was moved off the foundation about a foot, but otherwise remained erect. A pole barn was severely damaged, with the west wall collapsed and the south wall pushed in. A wood grain bin shifted off the foundation and was pushed 300 feet to the north. Two empty grain bins were destroyed. One tossed into a creek on the north end of the property. The second was destroyed and lofted. A cattle trailer at the same location was pushed about 100 feet before it was rolled into the creek. Pieces of debris from the farm would be found across highway 12 and over a mile to the north northeast of the property. .Tornado #16... Rating: EF0 Estimated Peak Wind: 80 mph Path Length /statute/: 0.3193 miles Path Width /maximum/: 10.0 yards Fatalities: 0 Injuries: 0 Start Date: 05/12/2022 Start Time: 06:52 PM CDT Start Location: 5 S New Effington / Roberts County / SD Start Lat/Lon: 45.783 / -96.9281 End Date: 05/12/2022 End Time: 06:53 PM CDT End Location: 4 S New Effington / Roberts County / SD End Lat/Lon: 45.7868 / -96.9241 Survey Summary: Eyewitness accounts of a brief tornado touchdown. No damage occurred. && EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the following categories: EF0...Weak......65 to 85 mph EF1...Weak......86 to 110 mph EF2...Strong....111 to 135 mph EF3...Strong....136 to 165 mph EF4...Violent...166 to 200 mph EF5...Violent...>200 mph NOTE: The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to change pending final review of the events and publication in NWS Storm Data. $$