Buffalo County SD Tornado Warnings — Live Alerts & History
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Tornado History for Buffalo County (Since 1950)
Tornadoes on Record
17
1950–present · NOAA/SPC
Violent (EF3+)
1
5.9% of total
Fatalities
0
10 injuries
Strongest Rating
F3
Fujita / Enhanced Fujita
Most Recent
June 18, 2014
Latest tornado on record
Recent Tornado Warning History
| Date | Issued | Expired |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | 8:19 PM UTC | 8:45 PM UTC |
| July 2, 2026 | 7:58 PM UTC | 8:31 PM UTC |
| July 28, 2025 | 10:38 PM UTC | 11:15 PM UTC |
Buffalo County Facts
- FIPS Code
- 46017
- NWS County Code (UGC)
- SDC017
More for Buffalo County
- South Dakota tornado history
- FEMA disaster declarations for Buffalo County
- All South Dakota counties
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