Sioux Falls weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Sioux Falls, SD right now.
The National Weather Service issues alerts for Sioux Falls as part of Minnehaha County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Sioux Falls
134 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sioux Falls since 1950, killing 1 people and injuring 27. The most recent was on July 28, 2025 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Sioux Falls
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 1993 | F4 | Minnehaha County | 54 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 5 |
| May 7, 1993 | F3 | McCook County | 10 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 19, 1954 | F3 | Lincoln County | 0.1 mi | 43 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 25, 1969 | F2 | Rock County | 29.3 mi | 120 yd | 0 | 5 |
| June 22, 1964 | F2 | Lincoln County | 16.1 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | EF0 | Lincoln County | 3.3 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | ? | Rock County | 0.7 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | Lyon County | 1.9 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | Minnehaha County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | Minnehaha County | 0.5 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Minnehaha County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 183 | September 12, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 156 | June 28, 2024 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 113 | September 30, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 110 | March 16, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 99 | June 17, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 71 | September 11, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 52 | March 16, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 50 | July 25, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 38 | May 14, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 32 | March 15, 2026 |
About Sioux Falls
- Population: 209,289 (2024 estimate)
- County: Minnehaha County
- State: South Dakota