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Brooklyn Park, MN Tornado History — 101 Tornadoes Since 1950

Minnesota · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Brooklyn Park, MN had?

Brooklyn Park has had 101 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Brooklyn Park?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brooklyn Park was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in Brooklyn Park?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brooklyn Park, with 29 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 101 tornadoes on record near Brooklyn Park.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
101
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
11.9% of total
Peak Month
July
29 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Brooklyn Park

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 39 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 2
2024 2
2023 1
2022 5
2021 2
2020 2
2019 2
2018 0
2017 3
2016 0
2015 1
2014 0
2013 1
2012 4
2011 7
2010 1
2009 3
2008 2
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Brooklyn Park

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

June 29, 2025
1 NNW Victoria, Carver County, MN
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

1950s 5
1960s 13
1970s 8
1980s 9
1990s 17
2000s 16
2010s 19
2020s 14

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 49
EF1 30
EF2 10
EF3 6
EF4 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 2
May 21
Jun 17
Jul 29
Aug 14
Sep 13
Oct 1
Nov 4
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Brooklyn Park

23 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Brooklyn Park since 1950, across 10 events. 819 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Brooklyn Park.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Brooklyn Park

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 June 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Brooklyn Park

The 2010s were the busiest decade near Brooklyn Park, with 19 of the 101 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 14 so far. The Brooklyn Park record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Brooklyn Park, 79 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Brooklyn Park is rated EF4, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Brooklyn Park has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 39 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 7, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Brooklyn Park, MN had?
Since 1950, 101 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Brooklyn Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Brooklyn Park?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Brooklyn Park was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Brooklyn Park?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Brooklyn Park, 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 Brooklyn Park been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Brooklyn Park, 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 Brooklyn Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Brooklyn Park was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Brooklyn Park?
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