How many tornadoes has Champlin, MN had?
Champlin 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 Champlin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Champlin was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Champlin?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Champlin, with 30 on record. April through June account for 36 of the 90 tornadoes on record near Champlin.
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 Champlin
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 Champlin
23 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Champlin since 1950, across 10 events. 818 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Champlin.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Champlin
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 Champlin
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Champlin, with 18 of the 90 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Champlin record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Champlin, 68 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Champlin is rated EF4, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Champlin 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 Champlin, MN had?
Since 1950, 90 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Champlin. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Champlin?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Champlin was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Champlin?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Champlin, 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 Champlin been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Champlin, 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 Champlin?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Champlin was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
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