Tornadoes in Hanson County
The Storm Prediction Center records 25 tornadoes whose paths touched Hanson County, South Dakota between 1954 and 2010. They killed 6 people and injured 152. The busiest month is May, with 16 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 30 May 1998. The most recent was on 3 August 2010.
- 25tornadoes
- 6deaths
- 152injuries
- 575per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Hanson County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 44% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 16% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Hanson County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2010, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 16 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 0 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Hanson County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Farmer, South Dakota tornado30 May 1998, F4, 6 deaths, 150 injuries, 14 miles long
- Longest path: South Dakota tornado8 August 1969, F2, 1 injury, 34.3 miles long
- Most recent: South Dakota tornado3 August 2010, EF0, 0.9 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Hanson County
- Farmer, South Dakota tornado30 May 1998, F4, 6 deaths, 150 injuries, 14 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.