How many tornadoes has Mitchell, SD had?
Mitchell has had 95 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Mitchell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mitchell was an EF0 on June 23, 2018.
When is tornado season in Mitchell?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mitchell, with 42 on record. April through June account for 83 of the 95 tornadoes on record near Mitchell.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
95
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
5.3% of total
Peak Month
June
42 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Mitchell
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
20 total, averaging 1.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
0
2020
0
2019
0
2018
1
2017
0
2016
0
2015
2
2014
0
2013
0
2012
0
2011
0
2010
1
2009
6
2008
0
2007
10
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
8
1960s
11
1970s
11
1980s
13
1990s
24
2000s
24
2010s
4
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
56
EF1
16
EF2
18
EF3
4
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
4
May
37
Jun
42
Jul
3
Aug
9
Sep
0
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Mitchell
6 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Mitchell since 1950, across 1 event. 192 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Mitchell.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 30, 1998, which caused 6 fatalities along a 14.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Mitchell
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on May 30, 1998 — 6 fatalities, 14.0 mi path, 1,150 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on May 21, 1962 — est. ~$2.8M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F3 on June 20, 1968 — 2,667 yards wide.
Longest Path
F3 on May 14, 1962 — 70.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 23, 2018.
What the record shows near Mitchell
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Mitchell, with 24 of the 95 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2010s have produced 4 so far. The Mitchell record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Mitchell, 72 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Mitchell is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Mitchell has averaged 1.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 20 in total. 2007 was the busiest of them with 10, and 15 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Mitchell, SD had?
Since 1950, 95 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Mitchell. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Mitchell?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Mitchell was an F4 on May 30, 1998, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Mitchell?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Mitchell, with 42 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Mitchell been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Mitchell, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Mitchell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Mitchell was an EF0 on June 23, 2018.
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