Minnesota Tornado History — 7,364 Tornadoes (Aggregate) Since 1950

How many tornadoes does Minnesota get per year?

Minnesota has had 7,364 tornadoes on record since 1950, including 646 violent (EF3+) tornadoes — averaging about 96.9 per year across 73 cities covered here. Aggregate counts sum across overlapping city radii, so unique-event totals are lower; see the per-city pages for non-overlapping figures.

When was the most recent tornado in Minnesota?

The most recent tornado in our Minnesota dataset was an EF0 on September 4, 2025 near Mankato.

When is tornado season in Minnesota?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes in Minnesota, with 1,798 aggregate on record. Tornadoes can occur any time of year, but spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most US states.