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A tornado damaged two farms, including a house shifted off its foundation, and several outbuildings destroyed. The tornado also caused widespread tree damage, including some trees debarked and uprooted. The tornado also blew off the tops of grain bins and blew down power lines.
Thunderstorm winds knocked over three stone war monuments, two of which broke into several pieces when they fell. The winds also caused tree and power line damage.
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PHOTOS: Strong winds, reported tornado Thursday leaves heavy damage in eastern South Dakota - Mitchell Republic | News, weather, sports from Mitchell South Dakota
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Tyndall, South Dakota
| City | Tyndall |
| County | Bon Homme |
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 57066 |
Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including large trees blown down. The winds also blew down power lines, damaged several small sheds, and tore shingles off roofs.