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Eden Prairie, MN Tornado History — 116 Tornadoes Since 1950

Minnesota · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Eden Prairie, MN had?

Eden Prairie has had 116 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Eden Prairie?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eden Prairie was an EF0 on June 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in Eden Prairie?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eden Prairie, with 30 on record. April through June account for 60 of the 116 tornadoes on record near Eden Prairie.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
116
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
7.8% of total
Peak Month
June
30 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Eden Prairie

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 42 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 5
2024 0
2023 1
2022 7
2021 4
2020 4
2019 2
2018 0
2017 2
2016 0
2015 2
2014 0
2013 0
2012 4
2011 4
2010 3
2009 2
2008 2
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near Eden Prairie

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Eden Prairie 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 Eden Prairie totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

June 29, 2025
1 NNW Victoria, Carver County, MN
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

1950s 4
1960s 14
1970s 9
1980s 13
1990s 19
2000s 19
2010s 17
2020s 21

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 66
EF1 32
EF2 9
EF3 4
EF4 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 1
May 29
Jun 30
Jul 22
Aug 20
Sep 9
Oct 1
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Eden Prairie

23 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Eden Prairie since 1950, across 10 events. 973 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Eden Prairie.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Eden Prairie

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
EF0 on June 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Eden Prairie

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Eden Prairie, with 21 of the 116 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Eden Prairie record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Eden Prairie, 98 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Eden Prairie is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Eden Prairie has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 42 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 7, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Eden Prairie, MN had?
Since 1950, 116 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Eden Prairie. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Eden Prairie?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Eden Prairie was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Eden Prairie?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Eden Prairie, 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 Eden Prairie been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Eden Prairie, there have been 0 EF5 and 5 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 Eden Prairie?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Eden Prairie was an EF0 on June 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Eden Prairie?
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