Damage and injuries reported in Delmont tornado - Daily Republic
State and local officials were working the scene shortly after the tornado, which scattered debris everywhere and damaged homes. The National Weather Service in Sioux Falls said Sunday the storm was an EF-2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale used for tornadoes, with peak winds of 130 mph and an estimated path 400 yards wide. Both public and weather officials made numerous comparisons, both strength and the type of damage, to the tornado that hit Wessington Springs last year in June. Officials with the National Weather Service said the tornado started at 10:25 a. m. about 3 miles east of Wagner and ended 5 miles north of Delmont. The path was more than 17 miles and the tornado lasted for 30 minutes. With a peak wind speed estimated at 130 mph, the tornado was nearly an EF-3 tornado. During a community meeting Sunday night at the Tripp-Delmont High School gym, officials said residents would be allowed to return to Delmont today to collect their belongings but would have to check-in and wear a wristband. There was no word on when residents would be able to return permanently, as officials said those who come to Delmont today would have to leave by 8 p. m. Source: www.mitchellrepublic.com
