SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — This week marks the one year anniversary of one of the most devastating storms ever to hit Sioux Falls. On September 10th of last year, the city was struck by three tornadoes in the dark of night; leaving a devastating path of destruction behind. It wasn’t until morning that people…
SD Shop Destroyed by Tornadic Weather
Oct. 11, 2019—A Sioux Falls Meineke operator is working to bounce back after his shop was completely destroyed in a massive storm event. In early September, three tornadoes with confirmed EF-2 strength touched down in the area of the city, causing widespread damage. News station KELO spoke to the Meineke operators, Doug and Kim Olson,…
‘Human error’ blamed for tornado sirens not sounding
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KSFY) – One of the biggest questions we’ve heard after the tornadoes from people is why didn’t the sirens sound in my neighborhood? Many people were only notified by an alert on their cell phones. Mayor Paul TenHaken addressed why the sirens didn’t go off before the tornadoes hit last night. “The…
Some Warning Sirens Failed as Tornado and Straight-Line Winds Ripped Through Sioux Falls, South Dakota
As a tornado and straight-line winds blew off roofs and destroyed buildings Tuesday night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, some of the city’s warning sirens appear to have malfunctioned. Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken said there was a “breach of protocol” with the city’s outdoor warning system, the Associated Press reported. The city is investigating.…