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Edina, MN Tornado History — 112 Tornadoes Since 1950

Minnesota · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Edina, MN had?

Edina has had 112 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to 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. April through June account for 54 of the 112 tornadoes on record near Edina.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
112
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
9.8% of total
Peak Month
June
29 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

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.

2026 0
2025 5
2024 0
2023 0
2022 6
2021 4
2020 5
2019 2
2018 0
2017 1
2016 0
2015 1
2014 0
2013 0
2012 4
2011 3
2010 2
2009 3
2008 3
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Edina

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Edina 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 Edina 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 5
1960s 13
1970s 9
1980s 13
1990s 18
2000s 21
2010s 13
2020s 20

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 62
EF1 29
EF2 10
EF3 5
EF4 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 1
May 24
Jun 29
Jul 22
Aug 19
Sep 11
Oct 1
Nov 4
Dec 0

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 near Edina.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Edina

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 June 23, 1952 — 104.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Edina

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Edina, with 21 of the 112 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 20 so far. The Edina record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Edina, 91 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Edina is rated EF4, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Edina has averaged 2.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 40 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 6, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Edina, MN had?
Since 1950, 112 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Edina. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Edina?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Edina was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Edina?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Edina, with 29 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 Edina been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Edina, there have been 0 EF5 and 6 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 Edina?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Edina was an EF0 on June 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Edina?
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