A destructive tornado passed through South Dakota’s Watertown on Sunday, with striking videos circulating online showing the huge funnel cloud spinning ominously near roadways beneath turbulent skies and powerful winds.
A tornado warning for Codington County, including Watertown, is in effect until 6:30 PM CDT, as issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory also warns of quarter-sized hail, with approximately 4,500 residents already under its warning.
Watch:
WATCH: Closer view of the tornado near Watertown, South Dakota.
— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) July 27, 2025
A house northwest of Henry, South Dakota, seemed to have received major damage from the storm, as photographed and shared on social media. Storm tracker Tanner Charles, who was in the area, reported doing a search and rescue mission but finding no one at the house.
“Praying that they just weren’t home at the time,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Tornado Northwest of Henry South Dakota hit a home. We immediately did search and rescue, but could not find anyone. Praying that they just weren’t home at the time. #SouthDakota #sdwx pic.twitter.com/Bc1l7k0dVb
— Tanner Charles 🌪 (@TannerCharlesMN) July 27, 2025
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether anyone was at the house when the tornado struck.
(This is a developing story)
