Tornado History

Perham Tornado History

This location page summarizes tornado records that list Perham, Minnesota as a begin or end location. The dataset includes 4 matching records from 2004 through 2022. The strongest matching rating is F2 (Considerable damage), the latest matching tornado is May 30, 2022, and minimum reported property damage totals $600K.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes4
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$600K
Avg Length3.1 mi
Avg Width129 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Perham, Minnesota

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 2 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Perham, Minnesota with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 1 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (2 events)
Longest tornado: 5.39 miles in Perham, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 300.0 yards in Perham, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Sep 5, 2004

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Perham, Minnesota, July is the most active month with 2 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2004 was the most active year with 1 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: EF1 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.

$250K$25K$2K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2004 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 September 5, 20042004EF1 July 11, 20082008EF1 May 30, 20222022EF0 July 22, 20102010© OpenStreetMap contributors
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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.

DateRatingAreaLengthWidthDeathsInjuriesMin. property damage
September 5, 2004F2Otter Tail, Minnesota4 mi100 yd00$250K
July 11, 2008EF1Otter Tail, Minnesota2 mi100 yd00$200K
May 30, 2022EF1Otter Tail, Minnesota5.39 mi300 yd00$150K
July 22, 2010EF0Otter Tail, Minnesota0.97 mi15 yd00N/A
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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.

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