Tornado History
Big Stone Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Big Stone, Minnesota. The records below identify 13 tornadoes from 1956 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $1.5M, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Big Stone, Minnesota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.7/yr in last decade)
October is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Big Stone, Minnesota with 0 deaths
1996 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2020s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 17 miles in Big Stone, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Big Stone, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Oct 13, 2021
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Big Stone, Minnesota, October is the most active month with 5 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1996 was the most active year with 3 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 1996 with at least $1.5M in NOAA-listed property damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1996 | F3 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 17 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $1.5M |
| October 29, 1956 | F2 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 7, 1959 | F1 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 13, 2017 | EF1 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 0.25 mi | 170 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 30, 2022 | EF1 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 2.4 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 26, 1996 | F0 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| May 31, 1996 | F0 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 0.3 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 13, 2001 | F0 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 0.5 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 14, 2016 | EF0 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 0.07 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 14, 2016 | EF0 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 0.84 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 13, 2021 | EF0 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 0.05 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| October 13, 2021 | EF0 | Big Stone, Minnesota | 0.35 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/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.