Tornado History
Nobles Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Nobles, Minnesota. The records below identify 45 tornadoes from 1955 through 2026, including a highest listed rating of F5 (Incredible damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $30.1M, with 0 deaths and 2 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Nobles, Minnesota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.6 tornadoes per year (1.1/yr in last decade)
May is the peak tornado month with 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Nobles, Minnesota with 0 deaths
1998 was the most active year with 5 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 10.3 miles in Nobles, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 880.0 yards in Nobles, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 5 on Mar 29, 1998
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Nobles, Minnesota, May is the most active month with 12 tornadoes.
Annual Tornado Trend
Shows year-by-year tornado counts, making active years and quiet stretches easier to spot.
Summary: 1998 was the most active year with 5 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 $25.0M 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 | Nobles, Minnesota | 3 mi | 280 yd | 0 | 0 | $25.0M |
| April 26, 1986 | F2 | Nobles, Minnesota | 10 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 2 | $2.5M |
| March 29, 1998 | F2 | Nobles, Minnesota | 0.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $400K |
| May 10, 1956 | F2 | Nobles, Minnesota | 6.5 mi | 880 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| May 27, 1977 | F2 | Nobles, Minnesota | 10.3 mi | 60 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| March 29, 1998 | F2 | Nobles, Minnesota | 0.1 mi | 75 yd | 0 | 0 | $200K |
| July 25, 2000 | F2 | Nobles, Minnesota | 3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| April 18, 2004 | F1 | Nobles, Minnesota | 0.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| August 18, 2017 | EF1 | Nobles, Minnesota | 3.03 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $500K |
| March 29, 1998 | F1 | Nobles, Minnesota | 0.1 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $100K |
| August 10, 1964 | F1 | Nobles, Minnesota | 0 mi | 77 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 2, 1966 | F1 | Nobles, Minnesota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.