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Tornado History

Kanabec Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Kanabec, Minnesota. The records below identify 10 tornadoes from 1955 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F2 (Considerable damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $325K, with 1 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes10
Total Deaths1
Total Injuries2
Property Damage$325K
Avg Length2.2 mi
Avg Width45 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Kanabec, Minnesota

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

Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.1/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 4 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Kanabec, Minnesota with 1 deaths
2001 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (3 events)
Longest tornado: 10.4 miles in Kanabec, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 200.0 yards in Kanabec, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 1 on Sep 16, 1955

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Kanabec, Minnesota, June is the most active month with 4 tornadoes.

Annual Tornado Trend

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

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Summary: 2001 was the most active year with 2 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

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Summary: F1 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 5 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 1955 with at least $250K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F2 July 3, 19851985F1 September 16, 19551955F1 June 10, 19681968F1 June 28, 19811981F1 July 5, 19911991F1 June 18, 20012001F0 June 14, 19941994F0 August 14, 20002000F0 May 9, 20012001EF0 September 21, 20192019© 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
July 3, 1985F2Kanabec, Minnesota8 mi200 yd00$25K
September 16, 1955F1Kanabec, Minnesota10.4 mi33 yd00$250K
June 10, 1968F1Kanabec, Minnesota0.3 mi20 yd12$25K
June 28, 1981F1Kanabec, Minnesota0.3 mi17 yd00$25K
July 5, 1991F1Kanabec, Minnesota0.5 mi10 yd00N/A
June 18, 2001F1Kanabec, Minnesota0.3 mi0.2 yd00N/A
June 14, 1994F0Kanabec, Minnesota0.1 mi10 yd00N/A
August 14, 2000F0Kanabec, Minnesota0.1 mi25 yd00N/A
May 9, 2001F0Kanabec, Minnesota0.5 mi50 yd00N/A
September 21, 2019EF0Kanabec, Minnesota1.23 mi80 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.