List of tornadoes in the tornado outbreak sequence of May 14–31, 1962

A long-lived, destructive tornado outbreak sequence caused widespread impacts across the entire United States between May 14-31, 1962. 188 tornadoes were recorded during this timeframe and even more tornadoes occurred in the days following the outbreak sequence. It was part of a period between May 14 and June 25 where at least one tornado touched down every day.

May 21 event

 * Grazulis listed two unofficial F2 tornadoes on this date:
 * An F2 tornado destroyed barns on four farms near White Lake and Plankinton, South Dakota.
 * An F2 tornado destroyed barns and agricultural implements near Armour, South Dakota.