Edina, MN Tornado History — 112 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Edina, MN had?
Edina has had 112 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Edina?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Edina was an EF0 on June 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Edina?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Edina, with 29 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Edina
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 40 total, averaging 2.0 per year over this window.
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 Edina
24 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Edina since 1950, across 11 events. 819 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Edina
About Tornadoes in Edina
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Within a 25-mile radius of Edina, Minnesota, 104 tornadoes have been documented since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. This record spans more than seven decades of observation, with activity varying considerably across different time periods. The 1990s, 2000s, and 2020s each saw between 18 and 19 tornadoes, while the 1950s recorded only two events within this search area.
The majority of these tornadoes have been relatively weak on the Enhanced Fujita scale. Of the 104 recorded events, 61 were rated EF0 and 27 were rated EF1, meaning most produced only minor damage. However, stronger tornadoes have occurred: six were rated EF2, five reached EF3 intensity, and five achieved EF4 status, representing the most violent storms capable of causing severe structural damage. May stands out as the peak month for tornado activity in the area, accounting for 23 events, which aligns with the typical spring severe weather season when warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico clashes with cooler air masses.
The deadliest tornado on record was an F4 that struck on May 7, 1965, claiming six lives and causing $27.5 million in property damage. This storm carved a 17.3-mile path with a maximum width of 667 yards. The costliest event occurred on May 22, 2011, when an EF1 tornado caused $166.62 million in damage and resulted in one fatality along a 13.6-mile track that reached 880 yards wide. The widest tornado recorded was an F2 on June 25, 1954, which stretched to 1,760 yards across during its 2.7-mile journey, though it caused no fatalities and only $27,500 in damage.
The most recent tornado within the search radius was an EF0 that touched down on June 29, 2025, traveling 2.1 miles with a maximum width of just 25 yards. This event caused no injuries or property damage, illustrating the wide range of tornado impacts that can occur even within the same geographic area.