Charles Mix County, South Dakota tornadoes

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47confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1954). Most recent: July 28, 2019, EFU. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025

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The record

At a glance

Total471950 to 2025

Per year0.6average since 1950

Peak monthJune24 of 47

StrongestF3May 14, 1962

Deaths1whole paths, see note

Injuries25whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Charles Mix County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

June is the peak month, with 24 of 47 tornadoes.

By time of day

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

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EF1

EF2

EF3

Unknown

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

All 47 tornadoes, newest first

Tornadoes, newest first
Date	Rating	Path length	Width	Deaths	Injuries
Jul 28, 2019	EFU	1.24 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 10, 2015	EF2	16.16 mi	400 yd	0	9
May 30, 2011	EF0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 5, 2008	EF1	9.88 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 5, 2007	EF0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jul 15, 2004	F0	10 mi	400 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 2003	F1	3 mi	150 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 2003	F1	3 mi	200 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 2003	F0	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Aug 7, 2000	F1	0.3 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 3, 1999	F0	0.1 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 16, 1992	F0	0.3 mi	20 yd	0	0
May 12, 1991	F0	0.5 mi	100 yd	0	0
May 11, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 11, 1985	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 26, 1983	F1	1 mi	300 yd	0	0
Jun 12, 1983	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 18, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 18, 1982	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 19, 1981	F1	7.5 mi	10 yd	0	2
Jun 19, 1979	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 17, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jul 4, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 1978	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1975	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1975	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 3, 1975	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 24, 1973	F2	0.1 mi	10 yd	1	1
Jun 5, 1971	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1971	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 4, 1971	F2	4.3 mi	137 yd	0	0
Jun 15, 1970	F1	0.5 mi	50 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 1968	F2	21.4 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 20, 1968	F2	33.5 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 18, 1967	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 1965	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 1, 1965	F0	0.3 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 29, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 7, 1965	F0	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
Jun 22, 1964	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 21, 1962	F1	47.9 mi	10 yd	0	2
May 21, 1962	F3	11 mi	10 yd	0	0
May 16, 1962	F3	0.1 mi	33 yd	0	2
May 14, 1962	F1	0.1 mi	10 yd	0	1
May 14, 1962	F3	53.8 mi	1,760 yd	0	8
Jul 29, 1954	F2	4.1 mi	10 yd	0	0

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.