How many tornadoes has Farmington, MN had?
Farmington has had 111 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Farmington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Farmington was an EF0 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Farmington?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Farmington, with 23 on record. April through June account for 44 of the 111 tornadoes on record near Farmington.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
111
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
4
3.6% of total
Peak Month
May
23 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Farmington
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
53 total, averaging 2.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
6
2021
6
2020
3
2019
1
2018
15
2017
2
2016
2
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
1
2010
6
2009
3
2008
1
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
11
1970s
6
1980s
9
1990s
19
2000s
14
2010s
31
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
64
EF1
33
EF2
10
EF3
3
EF4
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
4
Apr
1
May
23
Jun
20
Jul
21
Aug
21
Sep
18
Oct
0
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Farmington
8 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Farmington since 1950, across 4 events. 215 injuries have been reported across all events. 1951 was the deadliest year on record near Farmington.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on July 20, 1951, which caused 5 fatalities along a 11.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Farmington
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on July 20, 1951 — 5 fatalities, 11.6 mi path, 10 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 August 29, 2024.
What the record shows near Farmington
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Farmington, with 31 of the 111 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Farmington record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Farmington, 97 reached EF0 or EF1 and 14 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Farmington is rated EF4, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Farmington has averaged 2.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 53 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 15, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Farmington, MN had?
Since 1950, 111 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Farmington. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Farmington?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Farmington was an F3 on July 20, 1951, which caused 5 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Farmington?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Farmington, with 23 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 Farmington been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Farmington, there has been 0 EF5 and 1 EF4 tornado 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 Farmington?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Farmington was an EF0 on August 29, 2024.
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