Tornado History
Mille Lacs Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Mille Lacs, Minnesota. The records below identify 15 tornadoes from 1955 through 2019, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $818K, with 1 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Mille Lacs, Minnesota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.2 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 7 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Mille Lacs, Minnesota with 1 deaths
1974 was the most active year with 2 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (4 events)
Longest tornado: 22 miles in Mille Lacs, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Mille Lacs, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 2 on Sep 18, 1997
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Mille Lacs, Minnesota, July is the most active month with 7 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1974 was the most active year with 2 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 1955 with at least $250K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 1997 | F3 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 8 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 8, 1959 | F2 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 0.5 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| July 3, 1985 | F2 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 22 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| September 16, 1955 | F1 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 1 | 0 | $250K |
| August 26, 2019 | EF1 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 2.31 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| June 4, 1974 | F1 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 1.9 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| June 20, 1986 | F1 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 0.2 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 18, 1971 | F1 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 1.9 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| September 18, 1997 | F1 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 2 mi | 500 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 8, 1974 | F0 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 2 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 1 | $25K |
| August 26, 2019 | EF0 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 2.97 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $15K |
| July 5, 1991 | F0 | Mille Lacs, Minnesota | 2.9 mi | 10 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.