Jerauld County, South Dakota tornadoes

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15confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1971). Most recent: June 18, 2014, EF2. 2026 so far: 2 preliminary reports preliminary

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Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total151950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthJune9 of 15
StrongestEF4Jun 18, 2014
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries3whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

90 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 5Jun: 9Jul: 1Aug: 0Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 9 of 15 tornadoes.

By time of day

70 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 23 PM: 0: 3: 26 PM: 7: 1: 09 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

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

By year, 1950 to 2025

60 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 6: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones. This year so far: 2 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
6
EF1
3
EF2
4
EF3
1
EF4
1

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

Strongest

EF4, June 18, 2014

11.5 mile path Longest path

20.1 miles, F2

July 3, 1971, whole path Widest

880 yards, EF4

June 18, 2014
Every tornado

All 15 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 18, 2014EF21.09 mi100 yd00
Jun 18, 2014EF411.5 mi880 yd02
Jun 18, 2014EF22.22 mi200 yd01
Jun 18, 2014EF20.77 mi100 yd00
Jun 18, 2014EF16.83 mi150 yd00
Jun 18, 2014EF10.67 mi50 yd00
Jun 24, 2003F36 mi500 yd00
May 15, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 15, 1992F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 8, 1985F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 22, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 18, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
May 18, 1984F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 3, 1975F12 mi10 yd00
Jul 3, 1971F220.1 mi30 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 2, 202613 W Wessington SpringsNot yet rated
Jul 2, 202617 WSW Wessington SprinNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.