Extreme damage from 131 mph wind brings governor and state response to Highmore

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 495

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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HIGHMORE — Strong storms ripped through portions of central and eastern South Dakota early Monday morning, leaving roofs torn off homes, vehicles tipped over, grain bins caved in and wind turbine towers folded in half.

The National Weather Service received reports of wind gusts as high as 131 miles per hour in and near the small town of Highmore, where electricity was knocked out and much of the worst damage occurred. The service …

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