Tornado History
Wilkin Tornado History
This county-level tornado history page focuses on Wilkin, Minnesota. The records below identify 35 tornadoes from 1950 through 2022, including a highest listed rating of EF4 (Devastating damage). NOAA damage estimates in this group total at least $850K, with 0 deaths and 7 injuries recorded across the listed events.
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Key Tornado Statistics
Key Tornado Facts for Wilkin, 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 12 recorded events
Deadliest tornado: F2 in Wilkin, Minnesota with 0 deaths
2002 was the most active year with 4 tornadoes
The 2000s had the most tornado activity (12 events)
Longest tornado: 18.7 miles in Wilkin, Minnesota
Widest tornado: 600.0 yards in Wilkin, Minnesota
Most tornadoes in one day: 3 on Aug 7, 2010
Monthly Distribution
Shows tornado frequency across months of the year, highlighting seasonal patterns and peak tornado periods.
Summary: In Wilkin, Minnesota, June 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: 2002 was the most active year with 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2010 | EF4 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 2.5 mi | 600 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| July 2, 1955 | F3 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 18.7 mi | 440 yd | 0 | 3 | $250K |
| May 5, 1964 | F3 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 0 mi | 33 yd | 0 | 0 | $2K |
| June 19, 2002 | F2 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 0.2 mi | 25 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 15, 1950 | F2 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 4.6 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 4 | $2K |
| May 12, 2022 | EF2 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 9.77 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| June 28, 1979 | F1 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 2.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 | $250K |
| June 14, 2008 | EF1 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 2.12 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $150K |
| May 17, 1996 | F1 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 1 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| July 8, 2020 | EF1 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 2.41 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 | $50K |
| July 19, 1977 | F1 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 0.2 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
| June 26, 1986 | F1 | Wilkin, Minnesota | 1 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 | $25K |
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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.