How many tornadoes has Anoka, MN had?
Anoka has had 90 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Anoka?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Anoka was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Anoka?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Anoka, with 30 on record. April through June account for 36 of the 90 tornadoes on record near Anoka.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
90
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
13.3% of total
Peak Month
July
30 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Anoka
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
32 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
2
2023
1
2022
2
2021
0
2020
2
2019
2
2018
0
2017
3
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
2
2011
7
2010
2
2009
3
2008
3
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
13
1970s
4
1980s
9
1990s
16
2000s
17
2010s
18
2020s
8
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
38
EF1
30
EF2
10
EF3
6
EF4
6
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
19
Jun
16
Jul
30
Aug
11
Sep
10
Oct
0
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Anoka
23 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Anoka since 1950, across 10 events. 818 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Anoka.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Anoka
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
F4 on May 6, 1965 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 23, 1952 — 104.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 28, 2025.
What the record shows near Anoka
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Anoka, with 18 of the 90 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Anoka record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Anoka, 68 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Anoka is rated EF4, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Anoka has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 32 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 7, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Anoka, MN had?
Since 1950, 90 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Anoka. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Anoka?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Anoka was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Anoka?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Anoka, 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 Anoka been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Anoka, there have been 0 EF5 and 6 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 Anoka?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Anoka was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Anoka?
Vortex delivers real-time tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm alerts, and SPC outlook updates for any US location via push notification and phone call. Alerts are sourced directly from the National Weather Service and updated within seconds of issuance.
Get real-time tornado alerts for Anoka
Vortex monitors NWS warnings, SPC outlooks, and live radar — with push + phone call alerts when storms threaten your location.
Open the Vortex app →