Early Morning Storm Hammers Parkston

A powerful early morning thunderstorm caused extensive tree and powerline damage in Parkston. An 89 mile an hour wind gust was recorded just outside of town around 5:30…….

Police Chief Corinna Wagner says there have been no reported injuries so far but a driver from California got quite a scare…

She says a number of organizations are involved in the clean up and recovery…

Wagner’s asking anyone traveling in Parkston to be safe.

Five miles away Dimock also sustained some wind damage from the storm.

(KORN)