MITCHELL, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Mitchell crews and law enforcement worked Tuesday night to assess damage after a severe storm swept through eastern South Dakota. The storm brought strong winds, sideways rain, and flooding in parts of the city, dropping 1.5 to 2 inches of rain. Northwestern Energy responded to reports of several downed power lines. Mayor Jordan Hanson announced residents can dispose of tree branches at the landfill free of charge. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.