News Flash Home
The original item was published from 8/16/2017 11:15:00 PM to 8/16/2017 11:24:07 PM.

News Flash

Scott County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Posted on: August 16, 2017

[ARCHIVED] Tornado Warning


Full Press Release

On August 16th, 2017 severe weather moved through the Scott County area. Scott County’s storm spotters were activated at 6:40PM when a potentially tornadic storm cell was observed travelling north from the City of Kilkenny in LeSueur County. That storm cell was tracked across rural areas from Union Hill to St. Lawrence Township with no reports of damage.

Emergency Management observed a second storm cell with rotation travelling north from the area of Highway 13 and 220th St E. Outdoor warning sirens in Prior Lake and Shakopee were activated and the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning for the impacted area. That storm cell continued north, northwest in a line passing towards the intersection of Marschall Road and 140th St NW in the City of Prior Lake at which time National Weather Service radar indicated the possibility of debris in the air. The storm continued to travel through Shakopee then into Carver County. The tornadic weather was followed by heavy rains. Rain totals neared four inches in some areas of Prior Lake, Shakopee, and Savage. Storm sewers in many of the affected areas were unable to keep up, resulting in localized flooding.

Crews will be surveying the path of the storm at sunrise trying to identify any storm related damage. Any resident that has incurred storm related damage is encouraged to report the damage to the emergency management voicemail at 952-496-8381. Any resident needing emergency assistance should call 911.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Scott County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Death investigation in New Market Township

Posted on: December 23, 2022

MSA Life Saving Award Announcement

Posted on: December 7, 2022

Structure fire in Louisville Township

Posted on: September 22, 2022

2022 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program

Posted on: September 7, 2022

UPDATE - Parental Abduction in Shakopee

Posted on: August 31, 2022

Parental Abduction in Shakopee

Posted on: August 30, 2022

Structure fire in Cedar Lake Township

Posted on: August 20, 2022

SAFCOM turns 45!

Posted on: October 6, 2021

2021 Law Enforcement Scholarship Program

Posted on: September 21, 2021

Structure Fire in New Market Township

Posted on: September 7, 2021

Planting Season and Roadway Safety

Posted on: April 28, 2021

Barn Fire – Blakeley Township

Posted on: April 19, 2021

Prevent Mail and Package Theft

Posted on: March 3, 2021

City of Credit River Policing Contract

Posted on: February 24, 2021

Inmate Dies in Scott County Jail

Posted on: December 22, 2020

Assault with weapon in Sand Creek Township

Posted on: December 21, 2020

Sheriff's Office receives drone donation

Posted on: November 24, 2020

Two Arrested in Death Investigation

Posted on: November 19, 2020

Body Recovered on Prior Lake

Posted on: June 15, 2020

Residential Fire – Helena Township

Posted on: June 13, 2020

Drug arrest in the city of Jordan

Posted on: April 10, 2020