RAPID CITY, S.D. – Severe thunderstorms brought some large hail, and even a reported tornado, to the region Monday evening.

In South Dakota, one inch hail was reported in the downtown Rapid City area. One inch hail was also reported at the Wind Cave Visitor’s Center.

The public reported hail estimated at nickel size on the south side of Rapid City near the Parkview Softball Complex and southwest of the downtown area, hail at least quarter size covered the ground.

In Nemo, hail covered the ground to a depth of over 1 inch and local storm reporters say the largest stones were estimated at ping pong ball size. Large amounts of hail also covered the ground in the Brownsville area of Lawrence County.

Over in Wyoming, one inch hail was reported at Newcastle, and near Wright, a tornado was spotted. Images and videos show the tornado as it spun up just to the northwest of Wright in addition to damage done to a nearby home. Powder River Energy Corporation also reported structural damage and 13 power poles snapped off due to the tornado.

And, to the east of Gillette, hail to the size of golf balls were reported.