Tornado History
Fall River Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Fall River, South Dakota. The records below identify 29 tornadoes from 1967 through 2017, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.5M, with 0 deaths and 3 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Fall River, South Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 14 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: Unknown in Fall River, South Dakota with 0 deaths
1983 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 16.68 miles in Fall River, South Dakota
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Fall River, South Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 11, 1991
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Fall River, South Dakota, June is the most active month with 14 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1983 was the most active year with 4 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 2012 with at least $500K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2012 | EF2 | Fall River, South Dakota | 16.68 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| June 5, 1982 | F2 | Fall River, South Dakota | 7 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $250K |
| July 14, 1969 | F2 | Fall River, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 17, 1983 | F2 | Fall River, South Dakota | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 19, 1983 | F2 | Fall River, South Dakota | 12 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 11, 1991 | F1 | Fall River, South Dakota | 1 mi | 73 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 24, 1998 | F1 | Fall River, South Dakota | 0.3 mi | 66 yd | 0 | 1 | $166K |
| July 1, 1998 | F1 | Fall River, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 0.1 yd | 0 | 1 | $150K |
| June 7, 2005 | F1 | Fall River, South Dakota | 0.6 mi | 130 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| July 8, 1979 | F1 | Fall River, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 20, 1983 | F0 | Fall River, South Dakota | 5 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 17, 1982 | F0 | Fall River, South Dakota | 0.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $30 |
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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.