Tornado Causes Damage in Sioux Falls, SD

A severe line of thunderstorms tore through the Sioux Falls, SD area last night causing significant damage. A suspected tornado touched down on the south side of town.

Trees and power lines were down across the city and officials even ordered a no travel advisory at one point last night. Structural damage was evident to numerous businesses and even a hospital. They were reports of a gas leak near Empire Mall.

Tornado damage – Sioux Falls, SD — https://t.co/BBoeq6rnrQ

— SevereStudios (@severestudios) September 11, 2019

Front door blown out at Pizza Ranch on W. 41st. @KDLTNews @KDLTWeather pic.twitter.com/Pt29NqWhDK

— Justin Wulf (@Justin_Wulf) September 11, 2019

Significant damage to Tuesday Morning next door. @KDLTNews @KDLTWeather pic.twitter.com/bVm8xpyCOW

— Justin Wulf (@Justin_Wulf) September 11, 2019

The report received by the National Weather Service in Sioux Falls indicates a tornado at 11:25 PM. Eight injuries were reported at the damaged Avera Heart Hospital.

The NWS already has a survey team out assessing damage.

More severe weather and heavy rainfall will be possible in these areas again today.