How many tornadoes has Ham Lake, MN had?
Ham Lake has had 91 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Ham Lake?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ham Lake was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Ham Lake?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ham Lake, with 31 on record. April through June account for 35 of the 91 tornadoes on record near Ham Lake.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
91
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
12.1% of total
Peak Month
July
31 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Ham Lake
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
33 total, averaging 1.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
0
2022
2
2021
0
2020
2
2019
1
2018
0
2017
5
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
2
2011
7
2010
1
2009
5
2008
4
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
4
1960s
9
1970s
4
1980s
9
1990s
19
2000s
22
2010s
18
2020s
6
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
43
EF1
30
EF2
7
EF3
6
EF4
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
3
May
18
Jun
14
Jul
31
Aug
13
Sep
8
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Ham Lake
20 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Ham Lake since 1950, across 9 events. 638 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Ham Lake.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Ham Lake
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 April 26, 1994 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 24, 1952 — 70.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 29, 2024.
What the record shows near Ham Lake
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Ham Lake, with 22 of the 91 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 6 so far. The Ham Lake record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Ham Lake, 73 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Ham Lake is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Ham Lake has averaged 1.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 33 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 7, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Ham Lake, MN had?
Since 1950, 91 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Ham Lake. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Ham Lake?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Ham Lake was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Ham Lake?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Ham Lake, with 31 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 Ham Lake been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Ham Lake, 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 Ham Lake?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Ham Lake was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
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