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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.
Key Tornado Statistics
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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
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 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.