Strong storms cause damage across eastern SD

Strong storms in eastern South Dakota on Sunday caused street flooding in Aberdeen and heavy damage to property at Lake Madison.

Mike Connelly with the National Weather Service tells South Dakota Public Radio that the storms dropped as much as an inch and a half of rain and packed winds in excess of 60 mph, leading to tree damage and power outages in the region.

KELO-TV reports that the winds damaged boats and docks at Lake Madison. Area residents estimate as many as 100 properties suffered damage.

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