Tornado History
Hand Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Hand, South Dakota. The records below identify 39 tornadoes from 1959 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.9M, with 1 deaths and 10 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Hand, South Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (0.8/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 21 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: EF2 in Hand, South Dakota with 1 deaths
1971 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 20.1 miles in Hand, South Dakota
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Hand, South Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jul 3, 1971
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Hand, South Dakota, June is the most active month with 21 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1971 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 1964 with at least $2.5M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 1971 | F3 | Hand, South Dakota | 0 mi | 87 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 23, 1959 | F2 | Hand, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 3, 1971 | F2 | Hand, South Dakota | 2.3 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 2, 1983 | F2 | Hand, South Dakota | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 25, 1959 | F2 | Hand, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| September 2, 1983 | F2 | Hand, South Dakota | 0.2 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| August 30, 2020 | EF2 | Hand, South Dakota | 1.6 mi | 300 yd | 1 | 0 | N/A |
| July 3, 1971 | F2 | Hand, South Dakota | 20.1 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 24, 2006 | F2 | Hand, South Dakota | 5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| August 24, 2006 | F2 | Hand, South Dakota | 5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 18, 1964 | F1 | Hand, South Dakota | 11.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 10 | $2.5M |
| August 22, 1985 | F1 | Hand, South Dakota | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
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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.