Tornado History
Sioux Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Sioux, North Dakota. The records below identify 17 tornadoes from 1956 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $54K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Sioux, North Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Sioux, North Dakota with 0 deaths
1966 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 2.3 miles in Sioux, North Dakota
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Sioux, North Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 26, 2005
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Sioux, North Dakota, June is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1966 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.
Property Damage Trends
Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2010 with at least $30K in NOAA-listed property damage.
Historical Track Sketch
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Notable Tornado Records
The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2010 | EF1 | Sioux, North Dakota | 0.73 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 28, 2024 | EF1 | Sioux, North Dakota | 2.19 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $9K |
| June 21, 1983 | F1 | Sioux, North Dakota | 0.3 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 25, 1999 | F1 | Sioux, North Dakota | 0.5 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 28, 1996 | F0 | Sioux, North Dakota | 0 mi | 15 yd | 0 | 0 | $13K |
| May 24, 2010 | EF0 | Sioux, North Dakota | 1.35 mi | 35 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| May 17, 1975 | F0 | Sioux, North Dakota | 2.3 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 6, 1999 | F0 | Sioux, North Dakota | 1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 26, 2005 | F0 | Sioux, North Dakota | 2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 26, 2005 | F0 | Sioux, North Dakota | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 10, 2006 | F0 | Sioux, North Dakota | 2 mi | 70 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 25, 2007 | EF0 | Sioux, North Dakota | 0.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.