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Tornado History

Lac Qui Parle Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota. The records below identify 16 tornadoes from 1967 through 2025, including a highest listed rating of F1 (Moderate damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $162K, with 0 deaths and 0 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes16
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries0
Property Damage$162K
Avg Length1.4 mi
Avg Width36 yd

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Key Tornado Facts for Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota

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

Average 0.3 tornadoes per year (0.5/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 5 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota with 0 deaths
2010 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (5 events)
Longest tornado: 10.1 miles in Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 100.0 yards in Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 12, 2010

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota, May 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.

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Summary: 2010 was the most active year with 3 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 4 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.

$125K$12K$1K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 2010 with at least $125K in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F1 June 21, 19811981F1 June 25, 20022002F1 July 1, 19701970F1 June 14, 19671967EF1 May 12, 20222022EF1 May 12, 20222022EF1 June 28, 20252025EF0 August 12, 20102010EF0 August 12, 20102010F0 July 25, 20002000F0 May 8, 20052005F0 May 8, 20052005F0 July 27, 20062006EF0 August 12, 20102010EFU May 6, 2023EFU September 23, 2023© 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 21, 1981F1Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota2 mi50 yd00$25K
June 25, 2002F1Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota1.5 mi100 yd00$10K
July 1, 1970F1Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota0.3 mi20 yd00$2K
June 14, 1967F1Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota10.1 mi33 yd00N/A
May 12, 2022EF1Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota0.89 mi50 yd00N/A
May 12, 2022EF1Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota1.08 mi50 yd00N/A
June 28, 2025EF1Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota1.23 mi50 yd00N/A
August 12, 2010EF0Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota0.57 mi35 yd00$100K
August 12, 2010EF0Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota0.36 mi25 yd00$25K
July 25, 2000F0Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota0.1 mi10 yd00N/A
May 8, 2005F0Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota0.1 mi20 yd00N/A
May 8, 2005F0Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota0.1 mi25 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.