How many tornadoes has Eagan, MN had?
Eagan has had 105 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 8 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Eagan?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eagan was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Eagan?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eagan, with 28 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 105 tornadoes on record near Eagan.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
105
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
8
7.6% of total
Peak Month
July
28 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Eagan
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
40 total, averaging 2.0 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
0
2022
6
2021
4
2020
4
2019
1
2018
3
2017
1
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
4
2011
2
2010
5
2009
4
2008
1
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
14
1970s
7
1980s
11
1990s
19
2000s
15
2010s
18
2020s
16
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
57
EF1
27
EF2
13
EF3
5
EF4
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
3
Apr
3
May
23
Jun
18
Jul
28
Aug
17
Sep
9
Oct
0
Nov
4
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Eagan
22 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Eagan since 1950, across 8 events. 631 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Eagan.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Eagan
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 June 25, 1954 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on May 10, 1953 — 105.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 28, 2025.
What the record shows near Eagan
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Eagan, with 19 of the 105 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Eagan record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Eagan, 84 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Eagan is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Eagan has averaged 2.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 40 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 6, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Eagan, MN had?
Since 1950, 105 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Eagan. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Eagan?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Eagan was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Eagan?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eagan, with 28 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 Eagan been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Eagan, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 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 Eagan?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eagan was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
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