Columbia Heights, MN Tornado History — 103 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Columbia Heights, MN had?
Columbia Heights has had 103 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Columbia Heights?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Columbia Heights was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Columbia Heights?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Columbia Heights, with 26 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 103 tornadoes on record near Columbia Heights.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Columbia Heights
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 44 total, averaging 2.2 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Columbia Heights
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights
24 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Columbia Heights since 1950, across 11 events. 830 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Columbia Heights.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Columbia Heights
What the record shows near Columbia Heights
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Columbia Heights, with 20 of the 103 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Columbia Heights record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Columbia Heights, 80 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Columbia Heights is rated EF4, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Columbia Heights has averaged 2.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 44 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 7, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.