Tornado History
Minnesota Tornado History
This page summarizes tornado history for Minnesota. The local dataset contains 2,404 tornado records from 1950 through 2026, 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 May 27, 2026. Across these records, NOAA lists 101 deaths and 1,977 injuries.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Minnesota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 31.2 tornadoes per year (57.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 758 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.
Summary: In Minnesota, June is the most active month with 758 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 2010 was the most active year with 126 recorded tornadoes.
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.
Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1998 with at least $391.6M in NOAA-listed property damage.
Tornado Count By County
Compares the counties with the most tornado records in this state dataset.
Summary: Otter Tail County has the highest count in this state group with 87 tornado records.
Historical Track Sketch
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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.
| Date | Rating | Area | Length | Width | Deaths | Injuries | Min. property damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 1992 | F5 | Murray, Minnesota | 13 mi | 280 yd | 1 | 35 | $25.0M |
| June 16, 1992 | F5 | Nobles, Minnesota | 3 mi | 280 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| June 13, 1968 | F5 | Lyon, Minnesota | 6.8 mi | 150 yd | 9 | 150 | $2.5M |
| June 13, 1968 | F5 | Murray, Minnesota | 2.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 13, 1968 | F5 | Redwood, Minnesota | 0 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 20, 1957 | F5 | Clay, Minnesota | 25 mi | 400 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 29, 1998 | F4 | Brown, Minnesota | 25 mi | 2200 yd | 1 | 16 | $45.0M |
| May 6, 1965 | F4 | Hennepin, Minnesota | 5.9 mi | 667 yd | 6 | 50 | $25.0M |
| April 30, 1967 | F4 | Waseca, Minnesota | 18.2 mi | 267 yd | 6 | 22 | $25.0M |
| April 30, 1967 | F4 | Freeborn, Minnesota | 21.7 mi | 100 yd | 5 | 35 | $25.0M |
| May 6, 1965 | F4 | Carver, Minnesota | 7.7 mi | 300 yd | 3 | 87 | $25.0M |
| May 6, 1965 | F4 | Anoka, Minnesota | 6.8 mi | 1000 yd | 3 | 175 | $25.0M |
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Top County Pages
- Otter Tail tornado history87
- Polk tornado history81
- Freeborn tornado history72
- Stearns tornado history57
- Kandiyohi tornado history56
- Swift tornado history51
- Nobles tornado history45
- Beltrami tornado history44
- Blue Earth tornado history42
- Clay tornado history42
- Faribault tornado history42
- St. Louis tornado history41
- Dakota tornado history41
- Olmsted tornado history40
- Rice tornado history40
- Roseau tornado history38
- Marshall tornado history36
- Wilkin tornado history35
- Goodhue tornado history35
- Becker tornado history34
Top Location Pages
- Danvers tornado history16
- Waubun tornado history9
- Morristown tornado history8
- Gaylord tornado history8
- Atwater tornado history8
- Greenbush tornado history7
- Fisher tornado history7
- Benson tornado history7
- Park Rapids tornado history7
- Lakefield tornado history7
- Nicollet tornado history7
- Gluek tornado history7
- Kandiyohi tornado history7
- Swift Falls tornado history7
- Marshall tornado history6
- Lake Park tornado history6
- Long Prairie tornado history6
- Essig tornado history6
- Forest Lake tornado history6
- Mahnomen tornado history6
Source And Limits
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Prediction Center and the NCEI Storm Events Database. TornadoTrace summarizes reported weather events for screening and research; it is not a damage assessment, inspection, or insurance determination. Coordinates and records can be approximate, incomplete, revised, or missing. No warranty of completeness or accuracy.