Apple Valley, MN Tornado History — 108 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Apple Valley, MN had?
Apple Valley has had 108 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Apple Valley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Apple Valley was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Apple Valley?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Apple Valley, with 26 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 108 tornadoes on record near Apple Valley.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Apple Valley
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 46 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Apple Valley
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Apple Valley and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 28, 2025 and the most recent on June 28, 2025. It is already counted in the Apple Valley totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Corrects previous tornado report from 1 NNW Victoria. TDS confirmed via radar. Trees were reported blocking Hwy 7 completely from Mnnewashta Pkwy to Rolling Acres Rd. (MPX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Apple Valley
18 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Apple Valley since 1950, across 7 events. 600 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Apple Valley.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Apple Valley
What the record shows near Apple Valley
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Apple Valley, with 22 of the 108 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 18 so far. The Apple Valley record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Apple Valley, 90 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Apple Valley is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Apple Valley has averaged 2.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 46 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 7, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.