Tornado History
Lawrence Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lawrence, South Dakota. The records below identify 20 tornadoes from 1953 through 2020, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $280K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Lawrence, South Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 8 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lawrence, South Dakota with 0 deaths
1969 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1960s had the most tornado activity (6 events)
Longest tornado: 14.81 miles in Lawrence, South Dakota
Widest tornado: 1,600.0 yards in Lawrence, South Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Aug 4, 1953
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Lawrence, South Dakota, June is the most active month with 8 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1969 was the most active year with 2 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 1965 with at least $250K 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 12, 1965 | F3 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 11.4 mi | 1600 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 23, 1969 | F2 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| June 20, 1968 | F2 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 13.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 7, 1969 | F2 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 6, 2020 | EF2 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 5.05 mi | 770 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 14, 1962 | F1 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 1.9 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 8, 2015 | EF1 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 1.45 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $5K |
| August 4, 1953 | F1 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 2 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
| July 15, 1954 | F1 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 0.3 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 25, 1975 | F1 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 27, 1999 | F1 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 16, 2007 | EF1 | Lawrence, South Dakota | 4.03 mi | 70 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.