Tornado History
Perkins Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Perkins, South Dakota. The records below identify 45 tornadoes from 1957 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.1M, with 0 deaths and 4 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Perkins, 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 27 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Perkins, South Dakota with 0 deaths
1980 was the most active year with 13 tornadoes
The 1980s had the most tornado activity (15 events)
Longest tornado: 22.85 miles in Perkins, South Dakota
Widest tornado: 440.0 yards in Perkins, South Dakota
Most tornadoes in one day: 13 on Jun 4, 1980
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Perkins, South Dakota, June is the most active month with 27 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1980 was the most active year with 13 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 1978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2010 | EF2 | Perkins, South Dakota | 22.85 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| May 24, 2010 | EF2 | Perkins, South Dakota | 8.23 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| August 1, 1964 | F2 | Perkins, South Dakota | 0.8 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| August 12, 1969 | F2 | Perkins, South Dakota | 6.1 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| July 17, 1969 | F2 | Perkins, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| May 25, 1972 | F2 | Perkins, South Dakota | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 18, 1986 | F2 | Perkins, South Dakota | 10.5 mi | 140 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 20, 1968 | F2 | Perkins, South Dakota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 14, 1991 | F1 | Perkins, South Dakota | 0.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 6, 1992 | F1 | Perkins, South Dakota | 1.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 2, 1973 | F1 | Perkins, South Dakota | 0.9 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 3, 1957 | F1 | Perkins, South Dakota | 0 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250 |
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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.