EF2 Tornado — Jackson, South Dakota

2025-06-28 · near Kadoka, Jackson, South Dakota

Event narrative

The tornado touched down 100 yards west of the Highway 73 White

River Bridge. As the tornado moved to the southeast in the river

valley, the first residence that suffered significant damage was

just east of Highway 73, on County Road 29. This home suffered

partial exterior wall collapse, with most of the roof structure

gone. Additionally, mature Cottonwood trees were snapped at

this location. As the tornado continued to move east-southeast

down the river valley, it encountered house number 2, also on

County Road 29. Several outbuildings were destroyed at this

location, along with mature Cottonwood trees that were

snapped and partially debarked. The 3rd residence, located along

County Road 80, or Red Stone Rd, was a new manufactured home that

suffered complete destruction. Two individuals were in the home at

the time and suffered minor injuries. The home was strapped down,

with the straps anchored in concrete. It is estimated the house

rolled 3 times, with the house separating from the frame. The

frame became partially wrapped around the trunk of a fallen

Cottonwood tree. There were numerous mature Cottonwood trees

snapped and partially debarked, as well as uprooted, on this

property. The debris from the house was blown to the north through

northeast toward the White River. The tornado continued moving

east-southeast in the river valley, snapping and debarking mature

Cottonwood trees before it lifted.

Wider weather episode

Rounds of severe weather spawned large hail (4.5) and a confirmed tornado across western South Dakota. Severe storms also produced severe wind gusts across the eastern Plains.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1272931. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.