Tornado History
Edmunds Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Edmunds, South Dakota. The records below identify 27 tornadoes from 1955 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of EF4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $28K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Edmunds, South Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Edmunds, South Dakota with 0 deaths
2010 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 9 miles in Edmunds, South Dakota
Widest tornado: 1,200.0 yards in Edmunds, South Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on May 22, 2010
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Edmunds, South Dakota, May is the most active month with 11 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2010 was the most active year with 5 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 1973 with at least $25K 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 22, 2010 | EF4 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 3.86 mi | 1200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 19, 1955 | F2 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 8.2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 18, 2001 | F2 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 22, 2010 | EF2 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 6.74 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 19, 1973 | F1 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 6.4 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 25, 1976 | F1 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 7 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 1, 1955 | F1 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 0.3 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 13, 1991 | F1 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 9 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 23, 2014 | EF1 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 1.46 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 24, 1960 | F0 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| July 2, 1984 | F0 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 3 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 6, 1986 | F0 | Edmunds, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 13 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.