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Tornado History

Bluffton Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Bluffton, Minnesota as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 6 matching records from 2005 through 2013. The strongest matching rating is EF4 (Devastating damage), the latest matching tornado is August 26, 2013, and minimum reported property damage totals $300K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes6
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$300K
Avg Length2.1 mi
Avg Width407 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Bluffton, Minnesota

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

Average 0.7 tornadoes per year (0.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 3 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Bluffton, Minnesota with 0 deaths
2010 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2010s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 8.44 miles in Bluffton, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 1,936.0 yards in Bluffton, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Jun 17, 2010

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Bluffton, Minnesota, June is the most active month with 3 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 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 2 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.

$300K$30K$3K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2010 with at least $300K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

EF4 June 17, 20102010F2 June 20, 20052005EF1 July 14, 20102010EF1 June 17, 20102010EF0 July 10, 20102010EF0 August 26, 20132013© 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 17, 2010EF4Otter Tail, Minnesota2 mi1936 yd00N/A
June 20, 2005F2Otter Tail, Minnesota0.3 mi200 yd00N/A
July 14, 2010EF1Otter Tail, Minnesota8.44 mi200 yd00$300K
June 17, 2010EF1Otter Tail, Minnesota1.52 mi40 yd00N/A
July 10, 2010EF0Otter Tail, Minnesota0.4 mi15 yd00N/A
August 26, 2013EF0Otter Tail, Minnesota0.1 mi50 yd00N/A

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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.