Tornadoes in Turner County
The Storm Prediction Center records 51 tornadoes whose paths touched Turner County, South Dakota between 1954 and 2021. They killed 1 person and injured 0. The busiest month is June, with 25 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 7 June 1965. The most recent was on 28 August 2021.
- 51tornadoes
- 1death
- 0injuries
- 826per 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 Turner County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 26 | 51% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 18% |
| F2 / EF2 | 12 | 24% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 1 | 2% |
Turner County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2021, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 3 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 1 |
| 2020s | 2 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 9 |
| Jun | 25 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Turner County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Irene, South Dakota tornado7 June 1965, F4, 1 death, 7.8 miles long
- Longest path: South Dakota tornado8 May 1964, F1, 21.5 miles long
- Most recent: South Dakota tornado28 August 2021, EF1, 2.3 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Turner County
- Irene, South Dakota tornado7 June 1965, F4, 1 death, 7.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.