State history

Tornadoes in Minnesota

Minnesota averages 30 tornadoes per year. Here is the complete history.

The stats

Average: 30 tornadoes/year.
Peak season: June-July.
Regional patterns.
Community awareness.
Skywarn active.

Notable events

1965 Fridley tornado F4 — 13 dead. Twin Cities.
1969 Belle Plaine F4 — 13 dead.
1998 St Peter F4 — 1 dead.
2010 Wadena EF4 — 3 dead.
2019 outbreak events — multiple.
Various events — annual activity.

Major cities

Twin Cities Minneapolis-St Paul

3M+. Multiple events.

Rochester

120k. SE MN.

Duluth

86k. NE MN.

Bloomington

90k. Metro.

St Cloud

68k.

Mankato

45k.

Fridley

30k. 1965 legacy.

NWS coverage

NWS Minneapolis Twin Cities

Central MN.

NWS La Crosse WI

SE MN.

NWS Duluth

NE MN.

NWS Grand Forks ND

NW MN.

NWS Sioux Falls SD

SW MN.

Chase community

Regional chasers active.
Multi-state coordination.
Documentation of events.
Public safety focus.
Skywarn integration.

Preparedness

Weather radio.
WEA enabled.
Family communication plan.
Community shelter awareness.
Storm shelter installation.
Insurance current.
Regular drills.
Emergency contact list.

Vulnerabilities

Population distribution.
Building code enforcement.
Mobile home density in specific areas.
Community shelter access.
Rural coverage gaps.
Historical vulnerabilities.

For residents

Preparedness essential.
Local NWS office familiarity.
Community engagement.
Multi-hazard awareness.
Family plan.
Insurance verification.
Ongoing education.