Tornado, winds thrash Threshermen’s Park, volunteers assist county cleanup
A tornado forms south of Andover on the morning of June 29. Jordan Schmieg, who has chased storms for many years, was closer to this tornado that he has ever been before. “I was just in the right place at the right time, or the wrong place at the wrong time, depending on how you think about it,” Schmieg said. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot
Fallen tree branches littered the road near Zion Lutheran Church in Andover June 29, when a tornado touched down near the town. Reporter & Farmer | Subscriber Snapshot
Remains of the door and roof lay scattered and mangled in the David Fie Family Building at Threshermen’s Park, Andover. The June 29 thunderstorm, which produced 62 mph winds and a tornado, caused significant damage at the park. Reporter & Farmer | Timothy Gibson
A tornado spun its way around the Andover area June 29 and straight line winds left behind a trail of damage to buildings and trees. The tornado was part of a thunderstorm that was felt across the state and brought hail and extreme winds to Day County. No injuries were reported.
“We were pretty blessed compared to what happened over in Highmore,” said Brian Anderson, Director of Day County’s Office…
