Golden Valley, MN Tornado History — 101 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Golden Valley, MN had?
Golden Valley has had 101 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Golden Valley?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Golden Valley was an EF0 on June 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Golden Valley?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Golden Valley, with 21 on record. April through June account for 43 of the 101 tornadoes on record near Golden Valley.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Golden Valley
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 41 total, averaging 2.0 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Golden Valley
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Golden Valley 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 Golden Valley totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
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
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 Golden Valley
24 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Golden Valley since 1950, across 11 events. 831 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Golden Valley.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Golden Valley
What the record shows near Golden Valley
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Golden Valley, with 19 of the 101 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Golden Valley record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Golden Valley, 79 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Golden Valley is rated EF4, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Golden Valley has averaged 2.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 41 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 6, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.