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Tornado History

Minnesota Tornado History

This page summarizes tornado history for Minnesota. The local dataset contains 2,308 tornado records from 1950 through 2025, with a strongest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage) and at least $1.9B in reported property damage. The latest tornado record in this group is September 4, 2025. Across these records, NOAA lists 100 deaths and 1,969 injuries.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes2,308
Total Deaths100
Total Injuries1,969
Property Damage$1.9B
Avg Length3.2 mi
Avg Width118 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Minnesota

Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.

Average 30.4 tornadoes per year (55.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 743 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F4 in Minnesota with 12 deaths
2010 was the most active year with 126 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (517 events)
Longest tornado: 72.8 miles in Minnesota
Widest tornado: 2,933.0 yards in Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 60 on Jun 17, 2010

Monthly Distribution

Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Summary: In Minnesota, June is the most active month with 743 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.

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Summary: 2010 was the most active year with 126 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
EF1
F2
EF2
F3
EF3
F4
EF4
F5
Unknown
EFU

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 631 recorded events.

Property Damage Trends

Visualizes reported property damage over time. Bars use a log-like scale so very large damage years do not flatten the rest of the chart.

$390.8M$39.1M$3.9M$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1998 with at least $390.8M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Tornado Count By County

Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.

Otter Tail
Polk
Freeborn
Stearns
Kandiyohi
Swift
Clay
Beltrami
Faribault
Blue Earth
Rice
Dakota
Nobles
St. Louis
Olmsted
Roseau
Wilkin
Marshall
Becker
Goodhue

Summary: Otter Tail County has the highest count in this state group with 87 tornado records.

Historical Track Sketch

F5 June 16, 19921992F5 June 16, 19921992F5 June 13, 19681968F5 June 13, 19681968F5 June 13, 19681968F5 June 20, 19571957F4 March 29, 19981998F4 May 6, 19651965F4 May 6, 19651965F4 May 6, 19651965F4 May 6, 19651965F4 May 6, 19651965F4 May 6, 19651965F4 May 6, 19651965F4 April 30, 1967F4 April 30, 1967F4 April 30, 1967F4 April 30, 1967F4 April 30, 1967F4 June 16, 1992F4 July 25, 2000F4 June 19, 1951F4 June 19, 1951F4 May 10, 1953F4 May 10, 1953F4 May 10, 1953F4 July 7, 1955F4 August 6, 1969F4 August 6, 1969EF4 July 8, 2020F4 September 16, 1962F4 June 11, 1966F4 June 11, 1966F4 June 28, 1975EF4 July 8, 2020F4 May 21, 1957F4 July 3, 1983F4 March 29, 1998F4 March 29, 1998F4 March 29, 1998EF4 August 7, 2010EF4 June 17, 2010EF4 June 17, 2010EF4 June 17, 2010EF4 June 17, 2010F3 March 29, 1998F3 March 29, 1998F3 July 20, 1951F3 May 6, 1965F3 April 30, 1967F3 April 30, 1967F3 September 3, 1980F3 June 14, 1981F3 June 14, 1981F3 June 7, 1984F3 April 26, 1984F3 April 26, 1984F3 July 23, 1987F3 June 16, 1992EF3 May 25, 2008F3 August 5, 2006F3 August 24, 2006F3 June 13, 2001F3 August 24, 2006F3 June 11, 2004F3 May 5, 1965F3 May 5, 1965F3 May 5, 1965F3 August 6, 1969F3 August 6, 1969F3 August 6, 1969F3 June 25, 1973F3 August 26, 1977F3 August 26, 1977F3 May 10, 1982F3 May 10, 1982F3 May 10, 1982F3 April 20, 1985F3 April 20, 1985F3 July 27, 1987© OpenStreetMap contributors

Notable Tornado Records

The table highlights the strongest and most damaging records in this page's local dataset. Damage totals are NOAA-reported minimum estimates where available.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
June 16, 1992F5Murray, Minnesota13 mi280 yd135$25.0M
June 16, 1992F5Nobles, Minnesota3 mi280 yd00$25.0M
June 13, 1968F5Lyon, Minnesota6.8 mi150 yd9150$2.5M
June 13, 1968F5Murray, Minnesota2.3 mi150 yd00$2.5M
June 13, 1968F5Redwood, Minnesota0 mi150 yd00$2.5M
June 20, 1957F5Clay, Minnesota25 mi400 yd00$250K
March 29, 1998F4Brown, Minnesota25 mi2200 yd116$45.0M
May 6, 1965F4Hennepin, Minnesota5.9 mi667 yd650$25.0M
April 30, 1967F4Waseca, Minnesota18.2 mi267 yd622$25.0M
April 30, 1967F4Freeborn, Minnesota21.7 mi100 yd535$25.0M
May 6, 1965F4Carver, Minnesota7.7 mi300 yd387$25.0M
May 6, 1965F4Anoka, Minnesota6.8 mi1000 yd3175$25.0M

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Source And Limits

Data source: NOAA/NCEI. TornadoTrace summarizes historical records for screening and research. Coordinates, damage estimates, narratives, and event details can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. Do not use this page as legal, insurance, engineering, real estate, emergency management, or safety advice.