Tornado History

Wakonda Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Wakonda, South Dakota as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 7 matching records from 2003 through 2021. The strongest matching rating is F1 (Moderate damage), the latest matching tornado is May 15, 2021, and minimum reported property damage totals $100K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes7
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$100K
Avg Length1.5 mi
Avg Width96 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Wakonda, South Dakota

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F0 in Wakonda, South Dakota with 0 deaths
2003 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 2.03 miles in Wakonda, South Dakota
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Wakonda, South Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 4 on Jun 24, 2003

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

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Summary: In Wakonda, South Dakota, June is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2003 was the most active year with 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
F1
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EFU

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 3 recorded events.

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.

$100K$10K$1K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2008 with at least $100K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF1 May 29, 20082008F1 June 24, 20032003EF1 May 29, 20082008F0 June 24, 20032003F0 June 24, 20032003F0 June 24, 20032003EFU May 15, 20212021© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
May 29, 2008EF1Clay, South Dakota1.91 mi100 yd00$100K
June 24, 2003F1Clay, South Dakota1.5 mi200 yd00N/A
May 29, 2008EF1Clay, South Dakota2.03 mi100 yd00N/A
June 24, 2003F0Clay, South Dakota1 mi100 yd00N/A
June 24, 2003F0Clay, South Dakota2 mi100 yd00N/A
June 24, 2003F0Clay, South Dakota0.5 mi50 yd00N/A
May 15, 2021EFUClay, South Dakota1.29 mi25 yd00N/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.

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