Tornado History

Mower Tornado History

This county-level tornado history page focuses on Mower, Minnesota. The records below identify 33 tornadoes from 1959 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $35.4M, with 0 deaths and 12 injuries recorded across the listed events.

Key Tornado Statistics

Total Tornadoes33
Total Deaths0
Total Injuries12
Property Damage$35.4M
Avg Length2.7 mi
Avg Width88 yd

Key Tornado Facts for Mower, Minnesota

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

Average 0.5 tornadoes per year (0.6/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Mower, Minnesota with 0 deaths
2004 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (10 events)
Longest tornado: 23.6 miles in Mower, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Mower, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jun 11, 2004

Monthly Distribution

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

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Summary: In Mower, Minnesota, June is the most active month with 9 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 4 recorded tornadoes.

Tornado Intensity Distribution

Shows the breakdown of tornadoes by EF/F rating.

F0
EF0
F1
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F3

Summary: F0 tornadoes are the most common in this group, with 12 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.

$25.0M$2.5M$250K$0

Summary: The highest reported property damage year in this group is 1967 with at least $25.0M in NOAA-listed property damage.

Historical Track Sketch

F3 June 11, 20042004F2 April 30, 19671967F2 June 7, 19841984EF2 June 17, 20092009EF2 April 12, 20222022F2 August 4, 19611961F2 May 5, 19651965F2 July 27, 19951995F1 June 25, 19591959F1 May 29, 19801980EF1 December 15, 20212021F1 May 1, 20012001F1 April 22, 19701970F1 April 22, 19701970F1 June 12, 1976F1 July 7, 1991F0 April 18, 1995F0 May 17, 1982EF0 December 15, 2021F0 March 30, 2005F0 August 18, 2005EF0 August 5, 2024F0 April 20, 1968EF0 June 17, 2009F0 May 28, 1959F0 July 9, 1964F0 July 7, 1991F0 May 1, 2001F0 June 11, 2004F0 June 11, 2004F0 June 16, 2004EF0 August 5, 2024EF0 April 17, 2026© 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
June 11, 2004F3Mower, Minnesota4 mi150 yd00$3.0M
April 30, 1967F2Mower, Minnesota3.8 mi33 yd00$25.0M
June 7, 1984F2Mower, Minnesota5 mi100 yd07$2.5M
June 17, 2009EF2Mower, Minnesota9.6 mi120 yd01$2.0M
April 12, 2022EF2Mower, Minnesota3.93 mi475 yd02$1.6M
August 4, 1961F2Mower, Minnesota2 mi600 yd02$250K
May 5, 1965F2Mower, Minnesota23.6 mi33 yd00$25K
July 27, 1995F2Mower, Minnesota3.5 mi40 yd00N/A
June 25, 1959F1Mower, Minnesota5.1 mi100 yd00$250K
May 29, 1980F1Mower, Minnesota0 mi33 yd00$250K
December 15, 2021EF1Mower, Minnesota3.32 mi85 yd00$210K
May 1, 2001F1Mower, Minnesota5 mi250 yd00$150K
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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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