List of 2003 South Dakota tornado outbreak tornadoes
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The 2003 South Dakota tornado outbreak
produced an all-time one-day record for most tornado
es in South Dakota
with 67 on June 24, 2003 and a total of 95 tornadoes across five states on that day. It was a part of a four-day event which produced a total of 125 tornadoes from Wyoming
to Minnesota
from June 21 to June 24. While there were no fatalities on June 24, one person was killed on June 22 and another on June 23, both in Nebraska
.
2003 South Dakota tornado outbreak
The 2003 South Dakota tornado outbreak known locally as "Tornado Tuesday" was a tornado outbreak that occurred in the southeastern and east central part of South Dakota in the United States on June 24, 2003. At the time, this outbreak tied a United States record for the most tornado touchdowns in a...
produced an all-time one-day record for most tornado
Tornado
A tornado is a violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. They are often referred to as a twister or a cyclone, although the word cyclone is used in meteorology in a wider...
es in South Dakota
South Dakota
South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over...
with 67 on June 24, 2003 and a total of 95 tornadoes across five states on that day. It was a part of a four-day event which produced a total of 125 tornadoes from Wyoming
Wyoming
Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High...
to Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
from June 21 to June 24. While there were no fatalities on June 24, one person was killed on June 22 and another on June 23, both in Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
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June 21 event
| F# Fujita scale The Fujita scale , or Fujita-Pearson scale, is a scale for rating tornado intensity, based primarily on the damage tornadoes inflict on human-built structures and vegetation... |
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| Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High... |
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| F0 | W of Gillette Gillette, Wyoming Gillette is a city in and the county seat of Campbell County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 29,087 in 2010. Gillette is a city centrally located in an area involved with the development of vast quantities of American coal, oil, and coal bed methane gas... |
Campbell | 1850 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SE of Wyodak | Campbell | 1925 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| North Dakota North Dakota North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S.... |
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| F0 | SW of Mercer Mercer, North Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 86 people, 49 households, and 22 families residing in the city. The population density was 398.2 people per square mile . There were 56 housing units at an average density of 259.3 per square mile... |
McLean McLean County, North Dakota -Major highways:* U.S. Highway 83* North Dakota Highway 28* North Dakota Highway 37* North Dakota Highway 53* North Dakota Highway 41* North Dakota Highway 200* North Dakota Highway 1804-National protected areas:*Audubon National Wildlife Refuge... |
2027 | 5 miles (8 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| F0 | W of Crystal Springs | Kidder Kidder County, North Dakota -National protected areas:*Hutchinson Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Lake George National Wildlife Refuge*Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge *Slade National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... |
2244 | unknown | Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| Source: Tornado History Project - June 21, 2003 Storm Data | ||||||
June 22 event
| F# Fujita scale The Fujita scale , or Fujita-Pearson scale, is a scale for rating tornado intensity, based primarily on the damage tornadoes inflict on human-built structures and vegetation... |
Location | County | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage | |
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| Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River.... |
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| F0 | E of Ruskin Ruskin, Nebraska Ruskin is a village in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 195 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ruskin is located at .... |
Thayer Thayer County, Nebraska -History:Thayer County was formed in 1872. It was named after the General and Governor John Milton Thayer.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,055 people, 2,541 households, and 1,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were... |
2230 | 4 miles (6.4 km) |
Damage to pivot and power poles | |
| F2 | N of Deshler Deshler, Nebraska Deshler is a city in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 879 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Deshler is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Thayer Thayer County, Nebraska -History:Thayer County was formed in 1872. It was named after the General and Governor John Milton Thayer.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,055 people, 2,541 households, and 1,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were... |
2243 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
1 death - 400 homes were damaged including 4 destroyed and 100 others with moderate damage. Six businesses were destroyed and 25 others had extensive damage. 7 other people were injured | |
| F0 | NE of Deshler Deshler, Nebraska Deshler is a city in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 879 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Deshler is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Thayer Thayer County, Nebraska -History:Thayer County was formed in 1872. It was named after the General and Governor John Milton Thayer.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,055 people, 2,541 households, and 1,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were... |
2300 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| F0 | NW of Aurora Aurora, Nebraska Aurora is a city in Hamilton County, Nebraska in the United States of America. The population was 4,225 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hamilton County.-Geography:... |
Hamilton Hamilton County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,403 people, 3,503 households, and 2,676 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile . There were 3,850 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile... |
2308 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| F0 | S of Deshler Deshler, Nebraska Deshler is a city in Thayer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 879 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Deshler is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Thayer Thayer County, Nebraska -History:Thayer County was formed in 1872. It was named after the General and Governor John Milton Thayer.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,055 people, 2,541 households, and 1,689 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were... |
2320 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Damage to crops and pivot systems | |
| F0 | SW of Marquette Marquette, Nebraska Marquette is a village in Hamilton County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 282 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Marquette is located at .... |
Hamilton Hamilton County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,403 people, 3,503 households, and 2,676 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile . There were 3,850 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile... |
2342 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | NE of Bradshaw Bradshaw, Nebraska Bradshaw is a village in York County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 336 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Bradshaw is located at .... |
York York County, Nebraska -History:York County was formed in 1855. It was either named after the city York in England or for York County in Pennsylvania.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 14,598 people, 5,722 households, and 3,931 families residing in the county. The population density was 25 people per... |
0030 | 0.2 miles (0.32 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state... |
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| F1 | E of Starbuck Starbuck, Minnesota Starbuck is a city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,302 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Minnesota State Highways 28, 29, and 114 are three of the main routes in the city.-History:... |
Pope Pope County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 11,236 people, 4,513 households, and 3,064 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile . There were 5,827 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile... |
2350 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
A camper was flipped and trees were knocked down | |
| Kansas Kansas Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south... |
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| F0 | N of Courtland Courtland, Kansas Courtland is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 285.-History:In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva through Courtland to Superior, Nebraska... |
Republic Republic County, Kansas Republic County is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 4,980. The largest city and county seat is Belleville.-19th century:... |
0012 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Several outbuildings were damaged | |
| F0 | NW of Scandia Scandia, Kansas Scandia is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 372.-History:The first American flag to be flown in what is now Kansas was raised near Scandia in 1806. It wasn't settled until 1868 by Swedes fleeing a famine in their native country, and... |
Republic Republic County, Kansas Republic County is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 4,980. The largest city and county seat is Belleville.-19th century:... |
0020 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
Damage to power poles and power lines | |
| F1 | NE of Courtland Courtland, Kansas Courtland is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 285.-History:In 1887, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway built a branch line from Neva through Courtland to Superior, Nebraska... |
Republic Republic County, Kansas Republic County is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 4,980. The largest city and county seat is Belleville.-19th century:... |
0030 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
2 homes were damaged | |
| F1 | SE of Republic Republic, Kansas Republic is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 116.-Geography:Republic is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 161... |
Republic Republic County, Kansas Republic County is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 4,980. The largest city and county seat is Belleville.-19th century:... |
0058 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
One home was damaged | |
| F2 | NE of Republic Republic, Kansas Republic is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 116.-Geography:Republic is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 161... |
Republic Republic County, Kansas Republic County is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 4,980. The largest city and county seat is Belleville.-19th century:... |
0110 | 4 miles (6.4 km) |
One home was destroyed | |
| F0 | NW of Munden Munden, Kansas Munden is a city in Republic County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 100.-Geography:Munden is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 122... |
Republic Republic County, Kansas Republic County is a county located in the state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 4,980. The largest city and county seat is Belleville.-19th century:... |
0217 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
A sheriff's car was blown into a ditch | |
| F0 | E of Woodruff Woodruff, Kansas Woodruff is an unincorporated community in Phillips County, Kansas, United States. Its elevation is 2,001 feet , and it is located at .... |
Phillips Phillips County, Kansas Phillips County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 5,642... |
0507 | 0.2 miles (0.32 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SW of Reamsville | Smith Smith County, Kansas Smith County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. The county's population was 3,853 for the 2010 census. Its county seat is Smith Center. It is named in memory of Maj. J. Nelson Smith, who was part of the 2nd Colorado Cavalry, killed in action at the Battle of Westport on October 21,... |
0545 | 0.2 miles (0.32 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | NW of Reamsville | Smith Smith County, Kansas Smith County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. The county's population was 3,853 for the 2010 census. Its county seat is Smith Center. It is named in memory of Maj. J. Nelson Smith, who was part of the 2nd Colorado Cavalry, killed in action at the Battle of Westport on October 21,... |
0550 | 0.2 miles (0.32 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| Source: Tornado History Project - June 22, 2003 Storm Data | ||||||
June 23 event
| F# Fujita scale The Fujita scale , or Fujita-Pearson scale, is a scale for rating tornado intensity, based primarily on the damage tornadoes inflict on human-built structures and vegetation... |
Location | County | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage | |
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| North Dakota North Dakota North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S.... |
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| F1 | S of Cogswell Cogswell, North Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 165 people, 68 households, and 49 families residing in the city. The population density was 493.4 people per square mile . There were 81 housing units at an average density of 242.2 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.39% White, and 0.61% from... |
Sargent Sargent County, North Dakota -National protected areas:*Storm Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge*Wild Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... |
2045 | 2.5 miles (4 km) |
Damage mostly to crops | |
| F0 | S of Brampton | Sargent Sargent County, North Dakota -National protected areas:*Storm Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge*Wild Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... |
2102 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| F0 | SW of Forman Forman, North Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 506 people, 221 households, and 129 families residing in the city. The population density was 719.2 people per square mile . There were 256 housing units at an average density of 363.8 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 97.63% White, 0.20%... |
Sargent Sargent County, North Dakota -National protected areas:*Storm Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge*Wild Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... |
2108 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| F0 | SE of Stirum Stirum, North Dakota Stirum is an unincorporated community in northwestern Sargent County, North Dakota, United States. It lies a short distance to the south of North Dakota Highway 13, northwest of the city of Forman, the county seat of Sargent County. Its elevation is 1,355 feet . Although it is... |
Sargent Sargent County, North Dakota -National protected areas:*Storm Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge*Wild Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:... |
2115 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| South Dakota South Dakota South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over... |
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| F0 | S of Ortley Ortley, South Dakota Ortley is a town in Roberts County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 65 at the 2010 census.-History:The town was originally named Andersonville after a family of early settlers in the area of Swedish descent, but changed to Ortley in honor of the conductor of the railroad that... |
Grant Grant County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 7,847 people, 3,116 households, and 2,156 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There were 3,456 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile... |
2350 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River.... |
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| F0 | N of Royal Royal, Nebraska Royal is a village in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 75 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Royal is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Antelope Antelope County, Nebraska Antelope County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska, and was formed in 1871. As of 2010, the population estimate was 6,685. Its county seat is Neligh... |
0100 | unknown | Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F4 | Coleridge Coleridge, Nebraska Coleridge is a village in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 473 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Coleridge is located at .... area |
Cedar Cedar County, Nebraska -History:Cedar County was formed in 1855. It was named for the great number of cedars that grow there.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,615 people, 3,623 households, and 2,565 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were... |
0143 | 13 miles (20.8 km) |
1 death - Grain bins, a farmstead, a construction business and a hog farm were destroyed. Vehicles were tossed some distance, a tractor was flipped killing one person and livestocks were killed. 11 homes were also damaged. | |
| F0 | N of McCook McCook, Nebraska McCook is a city in Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,994 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Red Willow County... |
Frontier Frontier County, Nebraska -History:Frontier County was formed in 1872. It was named for its location along the frontier border in the late 19th century.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 3,099 people, 1,192 households, and 828 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square... |
0221 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Damage to power poles | |
| Iowa Iowa Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New... |
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| F0 | W of Correctionville Correctionville, Iowa Correctionville is a city in Woodbury County, Iowa, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 851 at the 2000 census. The town name comes from the original survey of the town. The site lies on a surveyor's correction line,... |
Woodbury Woodbury County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 102,172 in the county, with a population density of . There were 41,454 housing units, of which 39,052 were occupied.-2000 census:... |
0251 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| Source: Tornado History Project - June 23, 2003 Storm Data | ||||||
June 24 event
| F# Fujita scale The Fujita scale , or Fujita-Pearson scale, is a scale for rating tornado intensity, based primarily on the damage tornadoes inflict on human-built structures and vegetation... |
Location | County | Time (UTC) | Path length | Damage | |
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| Wyoming Wyoming Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High... |
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| F0 | NW of Baggs Baggs, Wyoming Baggs is a town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 348 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Baggs is located at .... |
Sweetwater | 1830 | unknown | Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| South Dakota South Dakota South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over... |
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| F0 | E of Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, South Dakota Mount Vernon is a city in Davison County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 462 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Mount Vernon is located at .... |
Davison Davison County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 18,741 people, 7,585 households, and 4,770 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 people per square mile . There were 8,093 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile... |
2115 | 0.4 miles (0.6 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F2 | N of Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, South Dakota Mount Vernon is a city in Davison County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 462 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Mitchell, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Mount Vernon is located at .... |
Davison Davison County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 18,741 people, 7,585 households, and 4,770 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 people per square mile . There were 8,093 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile... |
2117 | 6 miles (9.6 km) |
A barn, a grainery and a machine shed were destroyed. One home, crops,trees and several farm buildings were damaged | |
| F0 | Vermillion Vermillion, South Dakota Vermillion is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the tenth largest city in the state. According to the 2010 Census, the population was 10,571. Vermillion lies atop a bluff near the Missouri River.The area has been home to... area |
Clay | 2158 | 0.2 miles (0.32 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | NE of Centerville Centerville, South Dakota Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 882 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at .... (1st tornado) |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
2217 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | W of Forestburg | Sanborn Sanborn County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,675 people, 1,043 households, and 732 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 1,220 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile... |
2219 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F3 | W of Woonsocket Woonsocket, South Dakota Woonsocket is a city in Sanborn County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 655 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Sanborn County... |
Jerauld Jerauld County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,295 people, 987 households, and 651 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 1,167 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile . The racial makeup of the county was 99.00% White,... , Sanborn Sanborn County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,675 people, 1,043 households, and 732 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 1,220 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile... |
2223 | 6 miles (9.6 km) |
Crops, trees, a barn, a garage, outbuildings and small structures were destroyed. Several buildings at two farms, a farmhouse and one home were damaged. | |
| F0 | N of Harrisburg Harrisburg, South Dakota Harrisburg is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States and is a suburb of Sioux Falls. The population was 4,089 by the 2010 census, having grown from 958 in 2000... |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
2230 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | N of Vermillion Vermillion, South Dakota Vermillion is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, in the southeastern corner of the U.S. state of South Dakota, and the tenth largest city in the state. According to the 2010 Census, the population was 10,571. Vermillion lies atop a bluff near the Missouri River.The area has been home to... |
Clay | 2242 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SW of Midway | Clay | 2242 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | NE of Woonsocket Woonsocket, South Dakota Woonsocket is a city in Sanborn County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 655 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Sanborn County... |
Sanborn Sanborn County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,675 people, 1,043 households, and 732 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 1,220 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile... |
2245 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | W of Carthage Carthage, South Dakota Carthage is a city in Miner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 144 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Carthage is located at .... |
Sanborn Sanborn County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,675 people, 1,043 households, and 732 families residing in the county. The population density was 5 people per square mile . There were 1,220 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile... |
2255 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SE of Huron Huron, South Dakota Huron is a city in Beadle County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 12,592 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Beadle County. Huron was the home of now-defunct Huron University since 1897. Huron is also the home of the South Dakota State Fair... (1st tornado) |
Beadle Beadle County, South Dakota Beadle County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,398. Its county seat is Huron.Beadle County is the only county in the Huron Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
2300 | 0.2 miles (0.32 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SE of Huron Huron, South Dakota Huron is a city in Beadle County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 12,592 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Beadle County. Huron was the home of now-defunct Huron University since 1897. Huron is also the home of the South Dakota State Fair... (2nd tornado) |
Beadle Beadle County, South Dakota Beadle County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,398. Its county seat is Huron.Beadle County is the only county in the Huron Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
2300 | 0.2 miles (0.32 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | NW of Esmond | Beadle Beadle County, South Dakota Beadle County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,398. Its county seat is Huron.Beadle County is the only county in the Huron Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
2316 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | N of Esmond | Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... |
2327 | 0.4 miles (0.6 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F4 | W of Manchester Manchester, South Dakota Manchester was a small unincorporated community in Kingsbury County in the east-central part of the U.S. state of South Dakota. On June 24, 2003, the town was completely annihilated by a large F4-rated tornado, and has since become a ghost town.-History:... |
Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... |
2329 | 10 miles (16 km) |
All buildings, structures and vehicles were heavily damaged or destroyed in Manchester. Outside Manchester, farms, crops, trees and power lines were also damaged or destroyed. 12 cattle were killed. Sensors detected a 100 millibar pressure drop when the tornado passed over one of them. | |
| F0 | NW of Hub City | Clay | 2330 | 0.7 miles (1.1 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | NE of Wakonda Wakonda, South Dakota Wakonda is a town in Clay County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 321 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Wakonda is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... (1st tornado) |
Clay | 2330 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F1 | NE of Wakonda Wakonda, South Dakota Wakonda is a town in Clay County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 321 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Wakonda is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... (2nd tornado) |
Clay | 2332 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Buildings at a farm, crops and trees were damaged | |
| F0 | NE of Wakonda Wakonda, South Dakota Wakonda is a town in Clay County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 321 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Wakonda is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... (3rd tornado) |
Clay | 2332 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Trees and cropland were damaged | |
| F0 | SW of Centerville Centerville, South Dakota Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 882 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at .... |
Clay | 2333 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | Centerville Centerville, South Dakota Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 882 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at .... area |
Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
2333 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SE of Watertown Watertown, South Dakota Watertown is a city in and the county seat of Codington County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 21,482 at the 2010 census. It is also the principal city of the Watertown Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Codington and Hamlin counties... |
Codington Codington County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 25,897 people, 10,357 households, and 6,877 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile . There were 11,324 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
2335 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | NE of Centerville Centerville, South Dakota Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 882 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at .... (2nd tornado) |
incoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
2338 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | E of Manchester Manchester, South Dakota Manchester was a small unincorporated community in Kingsbury County in the east-central part of the U.S. state of South Dakota. On June 24, 2003, the town was completely annihilated by a large F4-rated tornado, and has since become a ghost town.-History:... |
Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... |
2352 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SW of Lake Andes Lake Andes, South Dakota Lake Andes is a city in, and the county seat of, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 879 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lake Andes is located at .... |
Charles Mix | 2354 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | NE of Centerville Centerville, South Dakota Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 882 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at .... (3rd tornado) |
Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
2355 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| F2 | NE of Manchester Manchester, South Dakota Manchester was a small unincorporated community in Kingsbury County in the east-central part of the U.S. state of South Dakota. On June 24, 2003, the town was completely annihilated by a large F4-rated tornado, and has since become a ghost town.-History:... |
Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... |
2358 | 2.2 miles (3.5 km) |
Heavy damage to farm buildings including homes | |
| F2 | E of Viborg Viborg, South Dakota Viborg is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 782 at the 2010 census.Founded by Danish-Americans, the city is most likely named after the Danish city of Viborg... |
Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
0000 | 7 miles (11.2 km) |
Farm equipment and buildings, crops, trees and power lines were damaged | |
| F1 | NE of Lake Andes Lake Andes, South Dakota Lake Andes is a city in, and the county seat of, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 879 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lake Andes is located at .... (1st tornado) |
Charles Mix | 0003 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
Several buildings at an abandoned farm were destroyed or damaged | |
| F1 | NW of De Smet De Smet, South Dakota -External links:* * * * *... |
Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... |
0005 | 0.7 miles (1.1 km) |
Damage to farm buildings and crops | |
| F1 | NE of Centerville Centerville, South Dakota Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 882 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at .... (4th tornado) |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
0010 | 2.8 miles (4.5 km) |
A machine shed was destroyed while farm equipment, crops and farm buildings were damaged | |
| F0 | N of Centerville Centerville, South Dakota Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 882 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at .... |
Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
0010 | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F1 | NE of Lake Andes Lake Andes, South Dakota Lake Andes is a city in, and the county seat of, Charles Mix County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 879 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Lake Andes is located at .... (2nd tornado) |
Charles Mix | 0010 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
Four grain bins and two sheds were destroyed | |
| F0 | SE of Bancroft Bancroft, South Dakota Bancroft is a town in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 19 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bancroft is located at .... (1st tornado) |
Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... |
0017 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SE of Bancroft Bancroft, South Dakota Bancroft is a town in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 19 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bancroft is located at .... (2nd tornado) |
Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... |
0019 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | Viborg Viborg, South Dakota Viborg is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 782 at the 2010 census.Founded by Danish-Americans, the city is most likely named after the Danish city of Viborg... area |
Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
0020 | 0.7 miles (1.1 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | W of Davis Davis, South Dakota Davis is a town in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 85 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Davis is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
0020 | 1 miles (1.6 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F1 | W of Erwin Erwin, South Dakota Erwin is a town in Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 45 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Erwin is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... |
0020 | 0.7 miles (1.1 km) |
Structures and trees were damaged | |
| F2 | E of Davis Davis, South Dakota Davis is a town in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 85 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Davis is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... , Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
0020 | 7.7 miles (12.3 km) |
One farm home was destroyed with two others damaged. Crops were also damaged | |
| F1 | SW of Bryant Bryant, South Dakota Bryant is a city in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Watertown, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 456 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bryant is located at .... (1st tornado) |
Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... , Clark Clark County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 4,143 people, 1,598 households, and 1,110 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile . There were 1,880 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile... |
0028 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Damage to trees | |
| F1 | NE of Centerville Centerville, South Dakota Centerville is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 882 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Centerville is located at .... (5th tornado) |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... , Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
0030 | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
A farm house was heavily damaged with other buildings damaged as well as power lines and crops | |
| F0 | NE of Stephen | Hand Hand County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 3,741 people, 1,543 households, and 1,050 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,840 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile... |
0030 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SW of Bryant Bryant, South Dakota Bryant is a city in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Watertown, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 456 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bryant is located at .... (2nd tornado) |
Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... |
0032 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | S of Bryant Bryant, South Dakota Bryant is a city in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Watertown, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 456 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bryant is located at .... |
Hamlin Hamlin County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 5,540 people, 2,048 households, and 1,452 families residing in the county. The population density was 11 people per square mile . There were 2,626 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile... |
0035 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | S of Lennox Lennox, South Dakota Lennox is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2,111 at the 2010 census.-History:The city was named for Ben Lennox, a railroad official.The mayor of Lennox is Orville Wiebers.-Geography:... (1st tornado) |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
0052 | 0.6 miles (1 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | E of Armour Armour, South Dakota Armour is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 699 at the 2010 census.- History :... |
Douglas Douglas County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 3,458 people, 1,321 households, and 947 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 1,453 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile... |
0055 | 0.7 miles (1.1 km) |
One barn was damaged | |
| F0 | SW of Tea Tea, South Dakota Tea is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States and is a suburb of Sioux Falls. The population was 3,806 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Tea is located at .... (1st tornado) |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
0055 | 0.8 miles (1.3 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F1 | S of Lennox Lennox, South Dakota Lennox is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2,111 at the 2010 census.-History:The city was named for Ben Lennox, a railroad official.The mayor of Lennox is Orville Wiebers.-Geography:... (2nd tornado) |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
0100 | 1.3 miles (2.1 km) |
Farm structures were damaged | |
| F0 | NE of Armour Armour, South Dakota Armour is a city in and the county seat of Douglas County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 699 at the 2010 census.- History :... |
Douglas Douglas County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 3,458 people, 1,321 households, and 947 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 1,453 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile... |
0105 | 0.7 miles (1.1 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | N of Worthing Worthing, South Dakota Worthing is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States and is a suburb of Sioux Falls. The population was 877 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Worthing is located at .... |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
0105 | 2.3 miles (3.7 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| F0 | SE of Tea Tea, South Dakota Tea is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States and is a suburb of Sioux Falls. The population was 3,806 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Tea is located at .... (1st tornado) |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
0107 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| F0 | SW of Tea Tea, South Dakota Tea is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States and is a suburb of Sioux Falls. The population was 3,806 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Tea is located at .... (2nd tornado) |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
0109 | 1.2 miles (1.9 km) |
Weak tornado with no damage | |
| F0 | SE of Tea Tea, South Dakota Tea is a city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States and is a suburb of Sioux Falls. The population was 3,806 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Tea is located at .... |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
0112 | 0.8 miles (1.3 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F3 | NE of Cavour Cavour, South Dakota Cavour is a town in Beadle County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 114 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Cavour is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Beadle Beadle County, South Dakota Beadle County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,398. Its county seat is Huron.Beadle County is the only county in the Huron Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
0125 | 3.5 miles (5.6 km) |
Homes and businesses in Cavour were heavily damaged. Farm buildings and trees were destroyed | |
| F2 | Parker Parker, South Dakota Parker is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,022 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Turner County.-Geography:Parker is located at .... area |
Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
0130 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Structures at the county fairgrounds were damaged or destroyed. Homes, the county court house, power lines and trees were damaged | |
| F0 | N of Parker Parker, South Dakota Parker is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,022 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Turner County.-Geography:Parker is located at .... |
Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
0140 | 0.6 miles (1 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F1 | SE of Pumpkin Center | Minnehaha Minnehaha County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 148,281 people, 57,996 households, and 37,581 families residing in the county. The population density was 183 people per square mile . There were 60,237 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile... |
0150 | 0.6 miles (1 km) |
Several homes were damaged. 3 people were injured | |
| F2 | NE of Yale Yale, South Dakota Yale is a town in Beadle County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 108 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Yale is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Beadle Beadle County, South Dakota Beadle County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,398. Its county seat is Huron.Beadle County is the only county in the Huron Micropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
0205 | 2 miles (3.2 km) |
Farm structures were destroyed | |
| F1 | NE of Hartford Hartford, South Dakota Hartford is a city in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 2,534 at the 2010 census. The creators of the international Christian television show Burnnie the Bunnie: Tails From the Light Side live in Hartford.-Geography:... |
Minnehaha Minnehaha County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 148,281 people, 57,996 households, and 37,581 families residing in the county. The population density was 183 people per square mile . There were 60,237 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile... |
0205 | 1.7 miles (2.7 km) |
At least 20 homes were heavily damaged, some of them were left inhabitable. | |
| F1 | SW of Bryant Bryant, South Dakota Bryant is a city in Hamlin County, South Dakota, United States. It is part of the Watertown, South Dakota Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 456 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Bryant is located at .... (3rd tornado) |
Kingsbury Kingsbury County, South Dakota Kingsbury County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,148. It's county seat is De Smet. It was named for two brothers, George W. and T. A. Kingsbury, who were prominently involved in the affairs of Dakota Territory and members of... |
0213 | 0.7 miles (1.1 km) |
Several farm structures were damaged or destroyed | |
| F0 | SW of Renner Renner, South Dakota Renner is an unincorporated community in Minnehaha County in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Renner has been assigned the ZIP code of 57055. The demographics of Renner are not listed separately by the United States Census Bureau, but are included within those of Mapleton Township... |
Minnehaha Minnehaha County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 148,281 people, 57,996 households, and 37,581 families residing in the county. The population density was 183 people per square mile . There were 60,237 housing units at an average density of 74 per square mile... |
0234 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | S of Wentworth Wentworth, South Dakota Wentworth is an incorporated village in Lake County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 171 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Wentworth is located at .... |
Lake Lake County, South Dakota Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,200. Its county seat is Madison.-Geography:According to the U.S... |
0240 | 0.8 miles (1.3 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F1 | SW of Viborg Viborg, South Dakota Viborg is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 782 at the 2010 census.Founded by Danish-Americans, the city is most likely named after the Danish city of Viborg... |
Turner Turner County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 8,849 people, 3,510 households, and 2,478 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
0240 | 1.2 miles (1.9 km) |
Small farm buildings and two garages were destroyed. Homes, a propane tank and a barn were damaged | |
| F0 | SE of Davis Davis, South Dakota Davis is a town in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 85 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Davis is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Lincoln Lincoln County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 24,131 people, 8,782 households, and 6,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile . There were 9,131 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
0247 | 0.9 miles (1.4 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | W of Egan Egan, South Dakota Egan is a city in Moody County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 278 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Egan is located at , along the Big Sioux River.... |
Moody Moody County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 6,595 people, 2,526 households, and 1,763 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were 2,745 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile... |
0250 | 0.8 miles (1.3 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state... |
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| F0 | S of Arco Arco, Minnesota Arco is a township in Lincoln County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 75 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.... |
Lincoln Lincoln County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 6,429 people, 2,653 households, and 1,785 families residing in the county. The population density was 12 people per square mile . There were 3,043 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
2138 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | S of Starbuck Starbuck, Minnesota Starbuck is a city in Pope County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,302 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Minnesota State Highways 28, 29, and 114 are three of the main routes in the city.-History:... |
Pope Pope County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 11,236 people, 4,513 households, and 3,064 families residing in the county. The population density was 17 people per square mile . There were 5,827 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile... |
2155 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Damage limited to trees | |
| F1 | S of Buffalo Lake Buffalo Lake, Minnesota Buffalo Lake is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 733 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... (1st tornado) |
Renville Renville County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 17,154 people, 6,779 households, and 4,623 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile . There were 7,413 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile... , Sibley Sibley County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 15,356 people, 5,772 households, and 4,086 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 6,024 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile... |
2246 | 4.5 miles (7.2 km) |
A grain bin, a silo, sheds and outbuildings were destroyed. Trees and homes were damaged and grain dryer was overturned | |
| F0 | W of Stewart Stewart, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 564 people, 241 households, and 146 families residing in the city. The population density was 697.3 people per square mile . There were 254 housing units at an average density of 314.0 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.58% White, 0.18%... |
Sibley Sibley County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 15,356 people, 5,772 households, and 4,086 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 6,024 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile... , Renville Renville County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 17,154 people, 6,779 households, and 4,623 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile . There were 7,413 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile... |
2330 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
Damage to power lines and transformers | |
| F2 | Buffalo Lake Buffalo Lake, Minnesota Buffalo Lake is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 733 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... area |
Sibley Sibley County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 15,356 people, 5,772 households, and 4,086 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 6,024 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile... , Renville Renville County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 17,154 people, 6,779 households, and 4,623 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile . There were 7,413 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile... |
2333 | 5.5 miles (8.8 km) |
Outbuildings and sheds were destroyed and homes were heavily damaged outside Buffalo Lake. Inside the city, a grain elevator was destroyed while sheds and garages were blown down. A church, homes and businesses were also damage. 80 homes were heavily damaged with 29 being inhabitable and 120 others had minor damage. 5 people were injured. | |
| F0 | SE of Willmar Willmar, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 18,351 people, 7,302 households, and 4,461 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,549.9 people per square mile . There were 7,789 housing units at an average density of 657.8 per square mile... (1st tornado) |
Kandiyohi Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Kandiyohi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, its population was 42,239. Its county seat is Willmar.- History :... |
2347 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SE of Willmar Willmar, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 18,351 people, 7,302 households, and 4,461 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,549.9 people per square mile . There were 7,789 housing units at an average density of 657.8 per square mile... (2nd tornado) |
Kandiyohi Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Kandiyohi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, its population was 42,239. Its county seat is Willmar.- History :... |
2349 | 0.2 miles (0.32 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | S of Kandiyohi Kandiyohi, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 555 people, 215 households, and 147 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,754.2 people per square mile . There were 228 housing units at an average density of 720.7 per square mile... |
Kandiyohi Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Kandiyohi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, its population was 42,239. Its county seat is Willmar.- History :... |
2353 | 0.2 miles (0.32 km) |
Damage to a few trees | |
| F0 | SW of Kandiyohi Kandiyohi, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 555 people, 215 households, and 147 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,754.2 people per square mile . There were 228 housing units at an average density of 720.7 per square mile... |
Kandiyohi Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Kandiyohi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, its population was 42,239. Its county seat is Willmar.- History :... |
2358 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F1 | SE of Kandiyohi Kandiyohi, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 555 people, 215 households, and 147 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,754.2 people per square mile . There were 228 housing units at an average density of 720.7 per square mile... |
Kandiyohi Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Kandiyohi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, its population was 42,239. Its county seat is Willmar.- History :... |
0003 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
Three farmsteads, sheds, outbuildings and trees were damaged | |
| F1 | S of Buffalo Lake Buffalo Lake, Minnesota Buffalo Lake is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 733 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... (2nd tornado) |
Sibley Sibley County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 15,356 people, 5,772 households, and 4,086 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 6,024 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile... , Renville Renville County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 17,154 people, 6,779 households, and 4,623 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile . There were 7,413 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile... |
0010 | 1.5 miles (2.4 km) |
Sheds, outbuildings and grain bins were damaged | |
| F0 | S of Atwater Atwater, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 1,079 people, 461 households, and 296 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,053.3 people per square mile . There were 475 housing units at an average density of 463.7 per square mile... |
Kandiyohi Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Kandiyohi County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, its population was 42,239. Its county seat is Willmar.- History :... , Meeker Meeker County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 22,644 people, 8,590 households, and 6,133 families residing in the county. The population density was 37 people per square mile . There were 9,821 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile... |
0015 | 0.5 miles (0.8 km) |
Damage limited to trees | |
| F0 | SE of Wegdahl | Yellow Medecine Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota -External links:***... , Chippewa Chippewa County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 13,088 people, 5,361 households, and 3,597 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile . There were 5,855 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile... |
0038 | 3 miles (4.8 km) |
A shed was damaged and two gravity boxes were pushed into a building | |
| F0 | NE of Churchill | Renville Renville County, Minnesota As of the census of 2000, there were 17,154 people, 6,779 households, and 4,623 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile . There were 7,413 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile... |
0039 | 2.5 miles (4 km) |
Damage limited to trees | |
| F0 | NE of Stacy Stacy, Minnesota Stacy is a city in Chisago County, Minnesota, United States, along the Sunrise River. The population was 1,456 at the 2010 census.Interstate 35 serves as a main arterial route for the community.-Geography:... |
Chisago | 0050 | 0.3 miles (0.5 km) |
One home had minor damage | |
| Iowa Iowa Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New... |
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| F0 | S of Quick | Pottawatamie Pottawattamie County, Iowa Pottawattamie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 93,158 in the 2010 census, an increase from 87,704 in the 2000 census and is the second largest county by area in Iowa. The Pottawattamie county seat is located at Council Bluffs. It is one of three Iowa... |
2153 | 0.3 miles (0.5 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SW of Alvord Alvord, Iowa Alvord is a city in Lyon County, Iowa, United States. The population was 187 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Alvord is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Lyon Lyon County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 11,581 in the county, with a population density of . There were 4,848 housing units, of which 4,442 were occupied.-2000 census:... |
0312 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| Nebraska Nebraska Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River.... |
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| F0 | S of Obert Obert, Nebraska Obert is a village in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 49 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Obert is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Cedar Cedar County, Nebraska -History:Cedar County was formed in 1855. It was named for the great number of cedars that grow there.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 9,615 people, 3,623 households, and 2,565 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were... |
2155 | unknown | Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | S of Maskell Maskell, Nebraska Maskell is a village in Dixon County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Sioux City, IA–NE–SD Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
Dixon Dixon County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 6,339 people, 2,413 households, and 1,705 families residing in the county. The population density was 13 people per square mile . There were 2,673 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile... |
2208 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | NE of Maxwell Maxwell, Nebraska Maxwell is a village in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the North Platte, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 315 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Maxwell is located at .... |
Lincoln Lincoln County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 34,632 people, 14,076 households, and 9,444 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There are 15,438 housing units in Lincoln.... |
2244 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SW of Arnold Arnold, Nebraska Arnold is a village in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 630 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Arnold is located at .... |
Custer Custer County, Nebraska -History:Custer County was formed in 1877. It was named after General George Armstrong Custer, who was killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn.-Demographics:... , Lincoln Lincoln County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 34,632 people, 14,076 households, and 9,444 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There are 15,438 housing units in Lincoln.... |
2300 | 2.1 miles (3.4 km) |
2 center pivot irrigation systems were destroyed | |
| F0 | SW of Brady Brady, Nebraska Brady is a village in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the North Platte, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 366 at the 2000 census... |
Lincoln Lincoln County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 34,632 people, 14,076 households, and 9,444 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile . There are 15,438 housing units in Lincoln.... |
2310 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
One garage was damage and shifted from its foundation. One home was damaged as well as trees. A camper was lifted and thrown into a fence | |
| F0 | NE of Rose | Rock Rock County, Nebraska -National protected areas:* John and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge* Niobrara National Scenic River -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,756 people, 763 households, and 501 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 935... |
0004 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | S of Bassett Bassett, Nebraska Bassett is a city in Rock County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 743 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Rock County.-Geography:Bassett is located at .... |
Rock Rock County, Nebraska -National protected areas:* John and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge* Niobrara National Scenic River -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,756 people, 763 households, and 501 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 935... |
0025 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Damage limited to trees | |
| F0 | NE of Mills Mills, Nebraska Mills is an unincorporated community in northeastern Keya Paha County, Nebraska, United States. It lies along local roads northeast of the village of Springview, the county seat of Keya Paha County. Its elevation is 1,919 feet... |
Keya Paha Keya Paha County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 983 people, 409 households, and 292 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 people per square mile . There were 548 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the county was 99.39%... |
0048 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Damage to a mechanics shops, a garage and a grain bin | |
| F0 | E of Hayes Center Hayes Center, Nebraska Hayes Center is a village in Hayes County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 240 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Hayes County.-Geography:Hayes Center is located at .... |
Hayes Hayes County, Nebraska -History:Hayes County was formed in 1877. It was named after President Rutherford B. Hayes.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,068 people, 430 households, and 312 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 526 housing units... |
0105 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | N of Taylor Taylor, Nebraska Taylor is a village in Loup County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 207 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Loup County.-Geography:Taylor is located at .... |
Loup Loup County, Nebraska -Demographics:As of the census of 2010, there were 632 people, 289 households, and 206 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 people per square mile . There were 377 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile... |
0230 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| F0 | SW of Newport Newport, Nebraska Newport is a village in Rock County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 98 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Newport is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.... |
Rock Rock County, Nebraska -National protected areas:* John and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge* Niobrara National Scenic River -Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,756 people, 763 households, and 501 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 935... |
0252 | 0.1 miles (0.16 km) |
Brief touchdown with no damage | |
| Source: Tornado History Project - June 24, 2003 Storm Data | ||||||