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Historical Tornado Risk
Activity level High
Average per year 8.2 tornados
Peak season month June
Total on record 410 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Bonesteel

410 tornado records · Source: NCEI Storm Events
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EF RatingDamagePathCasualtiesDistanceDate
EF0 		Light damage 2.5 mi × 75 yd None 134 mi Aug 16, 2025
EF2 		Considerable damage 7.4 mi × 175 yd None 4 mi Jul 28, 2025
EF2 		Considerable damage 4 mi × 200 yd None 148 mi Jul 27, 2025
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 122 mi Jun 19, 2025
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 150 mi Feb 24, 2025
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 55 mi Jul 31, 2024
EF0 		Light damage 1.1 mi × 25 yd None 122 mi Aug 10, 2023
EF0 		Light damage 0.9 mi × 90 yd None 127 mi Aug 10, 2023
EF0 		Light damage 0.6 mi × 25 yd None 115 mi Aug 10, 2023
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 78 mi Jul 25, 2023
EF0 		Light damage 1.2 mi × 40 yd None 66 mi Jul 3, 2023
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 138 mi Jun 7, 2023
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 115 mi Jun 20, 2022
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 50 yd None 106 mi Jun 20, 2022
EF1 		Moderate damage 3.4 mi × 50 yd None 106 mi Jun 20, 2022
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 20 yd None 106 mi Jun 20, 2022
EF0 		Light damage 1.7 mi × 50 yd None 122 mi May 30, 2022
EF0 		Light damage 0.8 mi × 25 yd None 99 mi May 30, 2022
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 10 yd None 137 mi May 12, 2022
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 139 mi May 12, 2022
EF2 		Considerable damage 2 mi × 80 yd 0 dead, 1 hurt 146 mi May 12, 2022
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 20 yd 0 dead, 1 hurt 139 mi May 12, 2022
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 25 yd None 93 mi Apr 22, 2022
EF0 		Light damage 3.3 mi × 25 yd None 100 mi May 24, 2021
EF2 		Considerable damage 1.6 mi × 300 yd 1 dead, 0 hurt 109 mi Aug 30, 2020
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.6 mi × 25 yd None 108 mi Aug 28, 2020
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 25 yd None 112 mi Aug 28, 2020
EF1 		Moderate damage 2.8 mi × 40 yd None 122 mi Aug 27, 2020
EF0 		Light damage 1.8 mi × 40 yd None 123 mi Aug 27, 2020
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 101 mi Jun 8, 2020
EF0 		Light damage 3.2 mi × 40 yd None 142 mi Sep 9, 2019
EF0 		Light damage 2.6 mi × 20 yd None 150 mi Sep 9, 2019
EF0 		Light damage 1.2 mi × 10 yd None 19 mi Jul 28, 2019
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.7 mi × 50 yd None 51 mi Jul 17, 2019
EF0 		Light damage 2 mi × 100 yd None 42 mi Aug 4, 2018
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 25 yd None 102 mi Jul 30, 2018
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 106 mi Jul 18, 2018
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 50 yd None 76 mi Jun 23, 2018
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 105 mi Jun 16, 2018
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 10 yd None 104 mi Jun 16, 2018
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 92 mi May 8, 2018
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 132 mi Sep 19, 2017
EF1 		Moderate damage 2.8 mi × 155 yd None 108 mi Sep 19, 2017
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 100 yd None 103 mi Sep 15, 2017
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 25 yd None 35 mi Jul 25, 2017
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 120 mi Jun 13, 2017
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.3 mi × 175 yd None 118 mi Jun 13, 2017
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 115 mi Jun 13, 2017
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 130 mi Jul 16, 2016
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 50 yd None 54 mi Aug 9, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 1.6 mi × 250 yd None 93 mi Jul 23, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 0.8 mi × 250 yd None 90 mi Jul 23, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 0.7 mi × 150 yd None 85 mi Jul 23, 2015
EF1 		Moderate damage 2.8 mi × 440 yd None 83 mi Jul 23, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 40 yd None 83 mi Jul 5, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 50 yd None 92 mi Jun 27, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 50 yd None 94 mi May 10, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 3.5 mi × 50 yd None 53 mi May 10, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 0.7 mi × 50 yd None 53 mi May 10, 2015
EF2 		Considerable damage 7.2 mi × 400 yd 0 dead, 9 hurt 41 mi May 10, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 9 mi × 200 yd None 38 mi May 10, 2015
EF0 		Light damage 3.7 mi × 50 yd None 81 mi Aug 28, 2014
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 100 yd None 79 mi Jun 18, 2014
EF2 		Considerable damage 1.1 mi × 100 yd None 63 mi Jun 18, 2014
EF4 		Devastating damage 11.3 mi × 880 yd 0 dead, 2 hurt 69 mi Jun 18, 2014
EF2 		Considerable damage 2.2 mi × 200 yd 0 dead, 1 hurt 68 mi Jun 18, 2014
EF2 		Considerable damage 0.8 mi × 100 yd None 65 mi Jun 18, 2014
EF1 		Moderate damage 6.8 mi × 150 yd None 57 mi Jun 18, 2014
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.7 mi × 50 yd None 64 mi Jun 18, 2014
EF0 		Light damage 0.7 mi × 250 yd None 62 mi Jun 18, 2014
EF2 		Considerable damage 3.4 mi × 400 yd None 102 mi Jun 17, 2014
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 50 yd None 132 mi Jun 21, 2013
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 118 mi Jun 21, 2013
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 50 yd None 121 mi Jun 21, 2013
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 107 mi Jun 21, 2013
EF0 		Light damage 2.3 mi × 25 yd None 118 mi Jun 21, 2013
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 25 yd None 106 mi Jun 21, 2013
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 25 yd None 82 mi May 8, 2013
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 121 mi Aug 3, 2012
EF0 		Light damage 0.6 mi × 10 yd None 120 mi Jun 1, 2012
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 10 yd None 127 mi Jun 1, 2012
EF0 		Light damage 2.4 mi × 20 yd None 134 mi Jun 1, 2012
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 84 mi Jun 14, 2011
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 50 yd None 111 mi May 30, 2011
EF0 		Light damage 0.7 mi × 50 yd None 106 mi May 30, 2011
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 50 yd None 42 mi May 30, 2011
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 20 yd None 113 mi Sep 1, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 20 yd None 112 mi Sep 1, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 50 yd None 76 mi Aug 3, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 50 yd None 76 mi Aug 3, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 28 mi Jul 23, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 2.1 mi × 30 yd None 124 mi Jul 23, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 1.5 mi × 100 yd None 33 mi Jul 6, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 28 mi Jul 6, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 50 yd None 26 mi Jul 6, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 50 yd None 30 mi Jul 6, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 50 yd None 95 mi Jun 26, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 75 mi Jun 26, 2010
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 50 yd None 28 mi Jun 24, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 96 mi Jun 24, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 50 yd None 88 mi Jun 24, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 50 yd None 80 mi Jun 24, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 50 yd None 74 mi Jun 24, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 73 mi Jun 24, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 50 yd None 79 mi Jun 24, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 100 yd None 84 mi Jun 24, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 118 mi Jun 18, 2009
EF1 		Moderate damage 2.1 mi × 100 yd None 71 mi Jun 16, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 50 yd None 64 mi Jun 16, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 50 yd None 60 mi Jun 16, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 50 yd None 55 mi Jun 16, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 50 yd None 50 mi Jun 16, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 3.6 mi × 100 yd None 81 mi Jun 16, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 0.7 mi × 25 yd None 108 mi Jun 16, 2009
EF0 		Light damage 1.5 mi × 50 yd None 100 mi Jun 5, 2008
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.9 mi × 100 yd None 95 mi May 29, 2008
EF1 		Moderate damage 2 mi × 100 yd None 92 mi May 29, 2008
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 89 mi May 29, 2008
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 93 mi May 5, 2007
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 100 mi May 5, 2007
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 99 mi May 5, 2007
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.2 mi × 100 yd None 89 mi May 5, 2007
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 90 mi May 5, 2007
EF2 		Considerable damage 6.5 mi × 400 yd None 80 mi May 5, 2007
EF2 		Considerable damage 4 mi × 400 yd None 81 mi May 5, 2007
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 53 mi May 5, 2007
EF2 		Considerable damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 70 mi May 5, 2007
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 82 mi May 5, 2007
EF3 		Severe damage 4 mi × 200 yd None 47 mi May 5, 2007
EF0 		Light damage 3.5 mi × 50 yd None 61 mi May 5, 2007
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 69 mi May 5, 2007
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 65 mi May 5, 2007
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.8 mi × 100 yd None 66 mi May 5, 2007
EF1 		Moderate damage 5 mi × 100 yd None 59 mi May 5, 2007
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 55 mi May 5, 2007
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 50 yd None 51 mi May 5, 2007
EF2 		Considerable damage 4 mi × 100 yd None 54 mi May 5, 2007
EF2 		Considerable damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 95 mi May 5, 2007
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 93 mi May 5, 2007
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 50 yd None 78 mi May 4, 2007
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 93 mi May 4, 2007
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 50 yd None 102 mi Apr 21, 2007
EF0 		Light damage 2.8 mi × 100 yd None 47 mi Apr 21, 2007
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 87 mi Sep 16, 2006
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 52 mi Sep 16, 2006
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 40 mi Sep 16, 2006
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 45 mi Sep 16, 2006
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 139 mi Sep 16, 2006
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 134 mi Sep 16, 2006
EF2 		Considerable damage 12 mi × 100 yd None 80 mi Sep 16, 2006
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 99 mi Aug 24, 2006
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 91 mi Aug 24, 2006
EF2 		Considerable damage 7 mi × 300 yd None 91 mi Aug 24, 2006
EF3 		Severe damage 19.5 mi × 500 yd 0 dead, 2 hurt 90 mi Aug 24, 2006
EF2 		Considerable damage 5 mi × 300 yd None 90 mi Aug 24, 2006
EF0 		Light damage 2 mi × 200 yd None 72 mi Jun 5, 2006
EF1 		Moderate damage 2.1 mi × 100 yd None 120 mi May 2, 2006
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 159 mi Jun 13, 2005
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 157 mi Jun 13, 2005
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 20 yd None 152 mi Jun 13, 2005
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 99 mi Jul 31, 2004
EF0 		Light damage 10 mi × 400 yd None 28 mi Jul 15, 2004
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 200 yd None 98 mi May 28, 2004
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 89 mi May 28, 2004
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 91 mi Apr 18, 2004
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 122 mi Jul 29, 2003
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.2 mi × 100 yd None 95 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.7 mi × 100 yd None 120 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF2 		Considerable damage 2 mi × 150 yd None 105 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.6 mi × 100 yd 0 dead, 3 hurt 101 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.6 mi × 100 yd None 94 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF2 		Considerable damage 1.5 mi × 200 yd None 94 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF3 		Severe damage 3.5 mi × 300 yd None 98 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.7 mi × 50 yd None 37 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.7 mi × 50 yd None 36 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 25 yd None 124 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 120 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 300 yd None 122 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 25 yd None 81 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 119 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.7 mi × 50 yd None 96 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.7 mi × 100 yd None 117 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 113 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 113 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF1 		Moderate damage 3 mi × 150 yd None 25 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.7 mi × 100 yd None 112 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF1 		Moderate damage 3 mi × 200 yd None 23 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF2 		Considerable damage 2.2 mi × 200 yd None 111 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 50 yd None 21 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 109 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 25 yd None 151 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.5 mi × 200 yd None 99 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 2 mi × 100 yd None 97 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF4 		Devastating damage 10 mi × 1000 yd 0 dead, 4 hurt 100 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 100 yd None 99 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 97 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 50 yd None 92 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 50 yd None 92 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 89 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 50 yd None 77 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF3 		Severe damage 5 mi × 500 yd None 68 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 300 yd None 70 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 73 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF2 		Considerable damage 6 mi × 400 yd None 54 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 0.4 mi × 50 yd None 55 mi Jun 24, 2003
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 50 yd None 122 mi Jul 28, 2002
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 100 yd None 114 mi Jul 28, 2002
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 50 yd None 113 mi Jul 28, 2002
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 25 yd None 138 mi Jun 13, 2001
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 85 mi Jun 12, 2001
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 81 mi Jun 12, 2001
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 68 mi Jun 12, 2001
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 95 mi Jun 9, 2001
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 81 mi Jun 9, 2001
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 93 mi Jun 9, 2001
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 35 mi Jun 9, 2001
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.3 mi × 100 yd None 41 mi Aug 7, 2000
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 54 mi Aug 7, 2000
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.2 mi × 100 yd None 61 mi Aug 5, 2000
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 90 mi Jul 11, 2000
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 95 mi Jul 11, 2000
EF2 		Considerable damage 2 mi × 100 yd None 108 mi Jul 11, 2000
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 123 mi Jul 11, 2000
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 123 mi Jul 11, 2000
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 50 yd None 76 mi May 11, 2000
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 84 mi Jun 7, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 49 mi Jun 7, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 40 mi Jun 7, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 40 mi Jun 7, 1999
EF1 		Moderate damage 10 mi × 400 yd None 67 mi Jun 4, 1999
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 121 mi Jun 17, 1998
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 10 yd None 152 mi Jun 14, 1998
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 86 mi Jun 10, 1998
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 94 mi May 30, 1998
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 86 mi May 30, 1998
EF1 		Moderate damage 2 mi × 100 yd None 93 mi May 30, 1998
EF2 		Considerable damage 6 mi × 700 yd None 87 mi May 30, 1998
EF1 		Moderate damage 2 mi × 100 yd None 71 mi May 30, 1998
EF4 		Devastating damage 7 mi × 1600 yd 6 dead, 150 hurt 80 mi May 30, 1998
EF3 		Severe damage 7 mi × 700 yd None 78 mi May 30, 1998
EF2 		Considerable damage 6 mi × 200 yd None 73 mi May 30, 1998
EF1 		Moderate damage 2 mi × 200 yd None 71 mi May 30, 1998
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 114 mi May 30, 1998
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 86 mi Sep 8, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 75 mi Sep 8, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 15 yd None 137 mi Jul 27, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 2 mi × 100 yd None 123 mi Jul 24, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 120 mi Jul 24, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 125 mi Jul 24, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 112 mi Jul 24, 1997
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.8 mi × 25 yd None 125 mi Jun 22, 1997
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 25 yd None 134 mi Jun 22, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 137 mi Jun 22, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 115 mi Jun 22, 1997
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 10 yd None 148 mi Jul 17, 1996
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 10 yd None 138 mi May 18, 1996
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 93 mi May 18, 1996
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 10 yd None 124 mi May 18, 1996
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 10 yd None 159 mi May 17, 1996
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 61 mi Aug 7, 1994
EF3 		Severe damage 10 mi × 100 yd None 90 mi May 7, 1993
EF2 		Considerable damage 1 mi × 75 yd None 78 mi May 7, 1993
EF2 		Considerable damage 2 mi × 75 yd None 78 mi May 7, 1993
EF1 		Moderate damage 7 mi × 50 yd None 51 mi May 7, 1993
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 23 yd None 96 mi Aug 9, 1992
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 100 yd None 93 mi Aug 1, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 101 mi Jun 30, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 13 yd None 102 mi Jun 28, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 23 yd None 99 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 30 yd None 80 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 30 yd None 80 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 23 yd None 54 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 20 yd None 22 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF3 		Severe damage 2 mi × 100 yd None 125 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 108 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF3 		Severe damage 2 mi × 100 yd None 123 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF3 		Severe damage 3 mi × 73 yd None 98 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF2 		Considerable damage 0.5 mi × 50 yd 0 dead, 1 hurt 82 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 76 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF2 		Considerable damage 3 mi × 73 yd None 58 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF2 		Considerable damage 3 mi × 73 yd None 58 mi Jun 16, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 13 yd None 134 mi Jun 15, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 71 mi May 15, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 60 mi May 15, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 60 mi May 15, 1992
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 20 yd None 144 mi Aug 16, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 131 mi Jun 30, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 50 yd None 114 mi Jun 20, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 131 mi Jun 14, 1991
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 150 yd None 79 mi May 28, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 54 mi May 28, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 50 mi May 28, 1991
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.5 mi × 150 yd None 48 mi May 28, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 61 mi May 12, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 38 mi May 12, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 13 mi May 12, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 50 yd None 71 mi May 12, 1991
EF0 		Light damage 0.6 mi × 30 yd None 89 mi Jun 11, 1990
EF0 		Light damage 0.3 mi × 30 yd None 100 mi Aug 26, 1989
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 50 yd None 95 mi Aug 26, 1989
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 30 yd None 85 mi Jul 10, 1989
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 43 mi Jul 16, 1988
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 74 mi May 17, 1987
EF1 		Moderate damage 5.9 mi × 100 yd None 149 mi Jul 29, 1986
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.5 mi × 70 yd None 43 mi Jul 28, 1986
EF2 		Considerable damage 1.9 mi × 80 yd None 37 mi Jul 28, 1986
EF2 		Considerable damage 3.5 mi × 80 yd None 38 mi Jul 28, 1986
EF2 		Considerable damage 6 mi × 80 yd None 45 mi Jul 28, 1986
EF2 		Considerable damage 14 mi × 100 yd None 125 mi Jul 18, 1986
EF0 		Light damage 1.2 mi × 33 yd None 49 mi Jun 29, 1986
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 30 yd None 63 mi Jun 29, 1986
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.2 mi × 23 yd None 91 mi Jun 21, 1986
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 13 yd None 32 mi Jun 10, 1986
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 13 yd None 36 mi Jun 10, 1986
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 13 yd None 122 mi May 8, 1986
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 20 yd None 93 mi Apr 26, 1986
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 30 yd None 34 mi Sep 4, 1985
EF1 		Moderate damage 3 mi × 50 yd None 11 mi Sep 4, 1985
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.2 mi × 20 yd None 97 mi Aug 22, 1985
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.2 mi × 3 yd None 139 mi Jul 17, 1985
EF1 		Moderate damage 4 mi × 7 yd None 125 mi May 30, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 104 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 112 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 4 mi × 7 yd None 88 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 1.7 mi × 7 yd None 102 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 3.3 mi × 7 yd None 99 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 45 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 79 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 88 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 73 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 3.6 mi × 7 yd None 76 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 84 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 91 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 4 mi × 100 yd None 81 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 61 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 11.4 mi × 7 yd None 68 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 5.6 mi × 7 yd None 52 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 4 mi × 7 yd None 49 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 10.4 mi × 7 yd None 43 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 38 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 35 mi May 11, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 59 mi May 8, 1985
EF2 		Considerable damage 12 mi × 440 yd None 88 mi Apr 20, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 99 mi Apr 19, 1985
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 3 yd None 71 mi Apr 19, 1985
EF1 		Moderate damage 15 mi × 400 yd None 51 mi Apr 19, 1985
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 67 mi Jun 28, 1984
EF0 		Light damage 9 mi × 33 yd None 78 mi Jun 28, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 85 mi Jun 28, 1984
EF0 		Light damage 2 mi × 33 yd None 78 mi Jun 28, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 59 mi Jun 22, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 111 mi Jun 22, 1984
EF0 		Light damage 7 mi × 33 yd None 48 mi Jun 22, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 43 mi Jun 22, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 40 mi Jun 22, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 66 mi Jun 22, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 128 mi Jun 19, 1984
EF2 		Considerable damage 0.1 mi × 60 yd None 95 mi Jun 7, 1984
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 122 mi Jun 5, 1984
EF2 		Considerable damage N/A None 62 mi Jun 5, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 82 mi Jun 5, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 117 mi Jun 5, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 130 mi May 18, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 57 mi May 18, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 73 mi May 18, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 73 mi May 18, 1984
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 144 mi May 12, 1984
EF3 		Severe damage 13 mi × 1320 yd None 138 mi May 12, 1984
EF3 		Severe damage 14 mi × 1320 yd None 136 mi May 12, 1984
EF3 		Severe damage 0.5 mi × 100 yd None 152 mi Jul 18, 1983
EF0 		Light damage 0.2 mi × 10 yd None 95 mi Jul 1, 1983
EF1 		Moderate damage 1 mi × 300 yd None 23 mi Jun 26, 1983
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 23 mi Jun 12, 1983
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 99 mi Aug 31, 1982
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 37 mi Jul 20, 1982
EF1 		Moderate damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd 0 dead, 2 hurt 138 mi Jul 20, 1982
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 22 mi Jul 18, 1982
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 34 mi Jul 18, 1982
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 39 mi Jul 8, 1982
EF0 		Light damage 0.1 mi × 10 yd None 128 mi Jun 14, 1982
EF3 		Severe damage 12.8 mi × 440 yd None 93 mi Aug 3, 1981
EF2 		Considerable damage N/A None 147 mi Jul 22, 1981
EF1 		Moderate damage 5.6 mi × 33 yd 0 dead, 2 hurt 39 mi Jul 19, 1981
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 33 yd None 81 mi Jun 23, 1981
EF0 		Light damage 0.5 mi × 33 yd None 35 mi Jun 23, 1981
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 81 mi Jun 25, 1980
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 43 mi Jun 6, 1980
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 38 mi Jun 6, 1980
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 91 mi Jun 4, 1980
EF0 		Light damage 1 mi × 33 yd None 111 mi May 29, 1980
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 111 mi May 26, 1980
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 94 mi Jun 19, 1979
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 93 mi Jun 19, 1979
EF2 		Considerable damage N/A None 154 mi Jun 19, 1979
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 102 mi Jun 19, 1979
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 74 mi Jun 19, 1979
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 27 mi Jun 19, 1979
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 43 mi Jun 19, 1979
EF1 		Moderate damage N/A None 92 mi Jun 16, 1979
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 10 mi Jul 17, 1978
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 99 mi Jul 6, 1978
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 66 mi Jul 4, 1978
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 23 mi Jul 4, 1978
EF2 		Considerable damage N/A None 68 mi Jun 24, 1978
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 70 mi Jun 24, 1978
EF1 		Moderate damage 21.3 mi × 20 yd None 112 mi Sep 24, 1977
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 133 mi Jul 10, 1977
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 144 mi May 21, 1977
EF0 		Light damage N/A None 149 mi May 21, 1977
EF1 		Moderate damage 1.9 mi × 10 yd None 114 mi Jul 19, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Bonesteel over 49 years

410
Total tornados on record
8.2
Average per year
EF4
Strongest recorded
Jun
Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0
281
EF1
74
EF2
39
EF3
13
EF4
3
EF5
0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF4 MCCOOK, SO May 30, 1998
7 mi path 6 deaths 150 injured
EF4 JERAULD, SO Jun 18, 2014
11.3 mi path 2 injured
EF4 KINGSBURY, SO Jun 24, 2003
10 mi path 4 injured
EF3 BEADLE, SO Aug 24, 2006
19.5 mi path 2 injured
EF3 CLARK, SO May 12, 1984
14 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

⚡
Active Tornado Season
Tornado season is active. Bonesteel sees the most tornado activity in Jun. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan
2%
Feb
3%
Mar
7%
Apr
10%
May
18%
PEAK
Jun
16%
Jul
12%
Aug
9%
Sep
7%
Oct
6%
Nov
5%
Dec
3%
Current month Peak for Bonesteel

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch
Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development
Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.
🌪️ Tornado Warning
Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar
TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.
⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement
✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor
✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)
✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch
✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building
✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

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