Tornado History
Red Lake Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Red Lake, Minnesota. The records below identify 20 tornadoes from 1967 through 2016, including a highest listed rating of EF3 (Severe damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $2.6M, with 0 deaths and 1 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Red Lake, Minnesota
Top local patterns from the historical tornado records in this group.
Average 0.4 tornadoes per year (0.2/yr in last decade)
July is the peak tornado month with 9 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F1 in Red Lake, Minnesota with 0 deaths
1997 was the most active year with 3 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (8 events)
Longest tornado: 12.82 miles in Red Lake, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 800.0 yards in Red Lake, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Jul 1, 1997
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Red Lake, Minnesota, July 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.
Summary: 1997 was the most active year with 3 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 1980 with at least $2.5M 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 17, 2010 | EF3 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 6 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 11, 1980 | F2 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 2.3 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $2.5M |
| June 26, 1978 | F2 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 0.1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| July 21, 2014 | EF2 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 12.82 mi | 800 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 25, 1967 | F1 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 0.2 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 23, 2005 | F1 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 17, 2010 | EF1 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 1 | N/A |
| July 19, 2016 | EF1 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 4 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 27, 2006 | F0 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 1 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $20K |
| June 28, 1975 | F0 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 0.5 mi | 17 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 27, 2006 | F0 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 2.5 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| July 1, 1997 | F0 | Red Lake, Minnesota | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
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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.