Tornado History
Brule Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Brule, South Dakota. The records below identify 26 tornadoes from 1954 through 2010, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.3M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Rating Breakdown
Most Active Years
- 20104
- 19823
- 19792
- 19922
- 19541
- 19571
- 19651
- 19661
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 1971 | F3 | Brule, South Dakota | 2.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 28, 1986 | F2 | Brule, South Dakota | 6 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 10, 1954 | F2 | Brule, South Dakota | 1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 8, 1965 | F2 | Brule, South Dakota | 4.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 1, 1973 | F2 | Brule, South Dakota | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| June 19, 1979 | F1 | Brule, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| July 3, 1957 | F1 | Brule, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 20, 1982 | F1 | Brule, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| May 5, 2007 | EF1 | Brule, South Dakota | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 6, 1975 | F0 | Brule, South Dakota | 12.4 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 8, 1982 | F0 | Brule, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
| July 20, 1982 | F0 | Brule, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
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Source And Limits
Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.