How many tornadoes has Duluth, MN had?
Duluth has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Duluth?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Duluth was an EF0 on May 18, 2022.
When is tornado season in Duluth?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Duluth, with 4 on record. April through June account for 5 of the 13 tornadoes on record near Duluth.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
13
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
7.7% of total
Peak Month
August
4 on record
Per Year Avg
0.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Duluth
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
4 total, averaging 0.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
1
2021
0
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
0
2015
0
2014
0
2013
0
2012
2
2011
0
2010
0
2009
0
2008
0
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
1
1960s
2
1970s
3
1980s
2
1990s
1
2010s
2
2020s
2
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
7
EF1
4
EF2
1
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
0
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
0
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Duluth
2 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Duluth since 1950, across 1 event. 3 injuries have been reported across all events. 1969 was the deadliest year on record near Duluth.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which caused 2 fatalities along a 17.2-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Duluth
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on August 6, 1969 — 2 fatalities, 17.2 mi path, 117 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on August 6, 1969 — est. ~$275K (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F1 on June 12, 1976 — 200 yards wide.
Longest Path
F0 on June 19, 1967 — 19.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on May 18, 2022.
What the record shows near Duluth
The 1970s were the busiest decade near Duluth, with 3 of the 13 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Duluth record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Duluth, 11 reached EF0 or EF1 and 2 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Duluth is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Duluth has averaged 0.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 4 in total. 2012 was the busiest of them with 2, and 17 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Duluth, MN had?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Duluth. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Duluth?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Duluth was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which caused 2 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Duluth?
August is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Duluth, with 4 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Duluth?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Duluth was an EF0 on May 18, 2022.
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