Tornadoes in Beadle County
The Storm Prediction Center records 44 tornadoes whose paths touched Beadle County, South Dakota between 1953 and 2022. None of them is recorded as having killed anyone. The busiest month is June, with 20 tornadoes. The strongest was an EF4 on 18 June 2014. The most recent was on 20 June 2022.
- 44tornadoes
- 0deaths
- 7injuries
- 350per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Beadle County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 22 | 50% |
| F1 / EF1 | 12 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 14% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 5% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Beadle County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2022, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 20 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Beadle County
- Strongest: Lane, South Dakota tornado18 June 2014, EF4, 2 injuries, 11.5 miles long
- Longest path: South Dakota tornado24 August 2006, F3, 2 injuries, 24.5 miles long
- Most recent: South Dakota tornado20 June 2022, EF1, 0.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Beadle County
- Lane, South Dakota tornado18 June 2014, EF4, 2 injuries, 11.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.