How many tornadoes has Blaine, MN had?
Blaine has had 95 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Blaine?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Blaine was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Blaine?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Blaine, with 29 on record. April through June account for 39 of the 95 tornadoes on record near Blaine.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
95
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
11.6% of total
Peak Month
July
29 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Blaine
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
37 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
0
2022
4
2021
1
2020
3
2019
1
2018
0
2017
4
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
3
2011
7
2010
1
2009
4
2008
4
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
10
1970s
6
1980s
9
1990s
15
2000s
21
2010s
18
2020s
10
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
47
EF1
28
EF2
9
EF3
6
EF4
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
20
Jun
17
Jul
29
Aug
14
Sep
10
Oct
0
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Blaine
20 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Blaine since 1950, across 9 events. 644 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Blaine.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Blaine
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 23, 1952 — 104.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 29, 2024.
What the record shows near Blaine
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Blaine, with 21 of the 95 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The Blaine record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Blaine, 75 reached EF0 or EF1 and 20 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Blaine is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Blaine has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 37 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 Blaine, MN had?
Since 1950, 95 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Blaine. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Blaine?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Blaine was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Blaine?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Blaine, with 29 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 Blaine been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Blaine, 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 Blaine?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Blaine was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
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