Tornado History
Polo Tornado History
This location page summarizes tornado records that list Polo, South Dakota as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 8 matching records from 1998 through 2020. The strongest matching rating is EF2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is August 30, 2020, and minimum reported property damage totals N/A.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Polo, South Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.4/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Polo, South Dakota with 1 deaths
2017 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 1.6 miles in Polo, South Dakota
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Polo, South Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 13, 2017
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Polo, South Dakota, June is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2017 was the most active year with 3 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 1998 with at least N/A 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2020 | EF2 | Hand, South Dakota | 1.6 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| June 13, 2017 | EF1 | Hand, South Dakota | 0.25 mi | 175 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 17, 1998 | F0 | Hand, South Dakota | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 17, 2005 | F0 | Hand, South Dakota | 0 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 17, 2008 | EF0 | Hand, South Dakota | 0.05 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 16, 2009 | EF0 | Hand, South Dakota | 0.71 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 13, 2017 | EF0 | Hand, South Dakota | 0.12 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 13, 2017 | EF0 | Hand, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 10 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.