05/2007 News Archive

Extreme Flooding in South Dakota
Heavy rains created extensive flooding througout South Dakota in May. Extreme storms dropping 3-10 inches of rain in the James River Valley on May 4th and 5th caused the Lake Hanson dam to wash away, virtually draining Lake Hanson. The dam has been repaired and because of continued heavy rain, the lake is refilling at a nice rate. To view the flood damage video click here.

Tornado Outbreak
A PDS Tornado Watch was issued for almost all of South Dakota and Nebraska on May 5th, 2007. The Severe Studios Chasers intercepted many storms, including the storm that produced one tornado that did damage near Spencer, SD. This is the same town that was destroyed by a tornado on May 30th, 1998. To view video of the Spencer, SD tornado click here.

Tornado Strikes Rural Alexandria, SD Area
The SevereStudios.com Chase team intercepted a tornado near Alexandria, SD on May 4th, 2007. The short lived tornado did significant damage to a farm southeast of Alexandria. Ironically, the house destroyed was a relative of Severe Studios Chaser Eric Schroeder. To view the damage video click here.