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'This shook my soul:' Photos, videos show severe weather and storm damage in South Dakota

Sioux Falls officials say sirens are only for tornadoes. Not everyone agrees.

Strong winds and reports of tornadoes hit southeastern South Dakota on Thursday night, causing widespread damage across communities.

In Castlewood, a tornado caused significant damage to a school and multiple homes. Gov. Kristi Noem traveled to the Hamlin County town Thursday night to survey the damage.

In Sioux Falls, officials confirmed one person died during the severe weather.

Residents capture severe weather, damage in South Dakota

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Elisabeth Smith is a digital producer within the USA Today Network. You can follow her on Twitter @elisabethsmith0 or reach her at elisabeth.smith@gannett.com

This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Social media video captures severe weather in South Dakota