WATERTOWN, S.D. (KWAT)–A severe thunderstorm in northeast South Dakota produced a tornado late Thursday afternoon.
The tornado (pictured) touched down north of Rosholt near Dakota Magic Casino on the South Dakota-North Dakota line just after 5:30.
The tornado was located on radar and by weather spotters and produced a tornado warning.
No injuries were reported. There were no homes damaged, but damage was reported to trees and crops.
Watertown saw some street flooding last night from heavy rain. Water was covering Interstate 29 at mile marker 183.
Watertown Fire Rescue was called out just after 11 o’clock Thursday night on a report of a person trapped in a sinking vehicle a mile north of Exit 181 on Interstate 29.
While they were on their way there, they learned the occupant of the vehicle safely got out and swam to a bystander’s vehicle.
The maroon-colored hatchback had left the Interstate after encountering some 10 inches of water on the roadway that flooded both lanes near mile marker 182.
When emergency crews arrived, the car was barely visible, with only the rear bumper above water.
The occupant of the car that swam to safety was checked out on the scene by paramedics, but did not require any further medical attention.
Due to flooding, Interstate 29 was shut down between Exit 181 and Exit 185.
Milbank had one inch hail.