Tornado History
Murray Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Murray, Minnesota. The records below identify 33 tornadoes from 1968 through 2023, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $56.1M, with 1 deaths and 41 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Murray, Minnesota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.0/yr in last decade)
June is the peak tornado month with 11 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F5 in Murray, Minnesota with 1 deaths
1992 was the most active year with 6 tornadoes
The 1990s had the most tornado activity (11 events)
Longest tornado: 13 miles in Murray, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 900.0 yards in Murray, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 6 on Jun 16, 1992
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Murray, Minnesota, June is the most active month with 11 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1992 was the most active year with 6 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 1992 with at least $50.0M 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 1992 | F5 | Murray, Minnesota | 13 mi | 280 yd | 1 | 35 | $25.0M |
| June 13, 1968 | F5 | Murray, Minnesota | 2.3 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 16, 1992 | F4 | Murray, Minnesota | 7 mi | 160 yd | 0 | 3 | $25.0M |
| April 20, 1985 | F3 | Murray, Minnesota | 7.2 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| June 16, 1992 | F3 | Murray, Minnesota | 9 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 16, 1992 | F2 | Murray, Minnesota | 13 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 16, 1992 | F2 | Murray, Minnesota | 4 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 16, 1992 | F2 | Murray, Minnesota | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| April 21, 1985 | F1 | Murray, Minnesota | 5 mi | 80 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| April 21, 1985 | F1 | Murray, Minnesota | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| August 17, 2019 | EF1 | Murray, Minnesota | 3.94 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| June 11, 2008 | EF1 | Murray, Minnesota | 2.7 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 1 | $100K |
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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.