Tornado History
Meade Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Meade, South Dakota. The records below identify 43 tornadoes from 1965 through 2024, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $3.6M, with 0 deaths and 29 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Meade, South Dakota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.3/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 18 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F3 in Meade, South Dakota with 0 deaths
1991 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (13 events)
Longest tornado: 27.4 miles in Meade, South Dakota
Widest tornado: 500.0 yards in Meade, South Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on May 21, 1972
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Meade, South Dakota, June is the most active month with 18 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1991 was the most active year with 6 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 1991 with at least $2.8M 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 11, 1991 | F3 | Meade, South Dakota | 2 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 20 | $2.5M |
| July 18, 1965 | F3 | Meade, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 11, 1991 | F2 | Meade, South Dakota | 1 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 5 | $250K |
| May 24, 2010 | EF2 | Meade, South Dakota | 22.25 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 19, 2015 | EF2 | Meade, South Dakota | 19.69 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| June 2, 2024 | EF2 | Meade, South Dakota | 4.09 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $30K |
| May 26, 1972 | F2 | Meade, South Dakota | 1.5 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 21, 1972 | F2 | Meade, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 14, 1979 | F1 | Meade, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 16, 1989 | F1 | Meade, South Dakota | 6 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 4 | $250K |
| June 22, 1966 | F1 | Meade, South Dakota | 2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 5, 1975 | F1 | Meade, South Dakota | 27.4 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.