Hastings, MN Tornado History — 109 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Hastings, MN had?
Hastings has had 109 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Hastings?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hastings was an EF0 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Hastings?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hastings, with 30 on record. April through June account for 38 of the 109 tornadoes on record near Hastings.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hastings
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 48 total, averaging 2.4 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Hastings
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Hastings and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 15, 2025 and the most recent on May 15, 2025. It is already counted in the Hastings totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Deputy reported a tornado on the ground north of Roberts along 110th. (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 Hastings
11 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Hastings since 1950, across 4 events. 188 injuries have been reported across all events. 1951 was the deadliest year on record near Hastings.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on July 20, 1951, which caused 5 fatalities along a 11.6-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hastings
What the record shows near Hastings
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Hastings, with 22 of the 109 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Hastings record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Hastings, 93 reached EF0 or EF1 and 16 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Hastings is rated EF3, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Hastings has averaged 2.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 48 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 7, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.