On June 28, 2025, multiple tornadoes struck eastern South Dakota, including a powerful EF-2 tornado near the town of Clear Lake. The tornadoes caused damage to homes and infrastructure, with at least two houses reported damaged in the Clear Lake area. The storms were part of a severe weather event that swept across the northeast of the state. A notable tornado was on the ground for over 30 minutes, clipping at least one house and moving through rural fields and highways. Dramatic footage captured by storm chasers and residents, including a man in Gary, South Dakota, who filmed himself jokingly referring to the tornado as "just a little tornado behind me," circulated widely. Storm chaser Ty Newcomb described the Clear Lake tornado as one of the most "incredible" he had ever witnessed. Despite the widespread damage, no fatalities have been reported. The event drew attention for the intensity and duration of the tornadoes, which tore through the plains with significant force.