How many tornadoes has Andover, MN had?
Andover has had 88 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Andover?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Andover was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Andover?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Andover, with 30 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 88 tornadoes on record near Andover.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
88
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
12.5% of total
Peak Month
July
30 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Andover
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
0
2022
2
2021
0
2020
2
2019
1
2018
0
2017
5
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
2
2011
7
2010
1
2009
5
2008
4
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
9
1970s
4
1980s
9
1990s
17
2000s
21
2010s
18
2020s
6
Tornadoes by Enhanced Fujita Rating
F0–F5 ratings (pre-2007) are grouped with their EF equivalents. The Enhanced Fujita scale replaced the original Fujita scale in February 2007.
EF0
42
EF1
28
EF2
7
EF3
6
EF4
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
18
Jun
13
Jul
30
Aug
13
Sep
8
Oct
0
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Andover
20 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Andover since 1950, across 9 events. 637 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Andover.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Andover
Deadliest Tornado
F4 on May 6, 1965 — 6 fatalities, 17.3 mi path, 667 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
EF1 on May 22, 2011 — $166.6M in reported property damage.
Widest Tornado
F2 on April 26, 1994 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 24, 1952 — 70.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 29, 2024.
What the record shows near Andover
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Andover, with 21 of the 88 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Andover record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Andover, 70 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Andover is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Andover has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 7, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Andover, MN had?
Since 1950, 88 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Andover. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Andover?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Andover was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Andover?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Andover, with 30 tornadoes on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring months (April–June) generally see the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
Has Andover been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Andover, there have been 0 EF5 and 5 EF4 tornadoes recorded since 1950. EF4 and EF5 tornadoes are the most destructive ratings on the Enhanced Fujita scale, with winds above 166 mph.
When was the most recent tornado near Andover?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Andover was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
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