Hibbing, MN Tornado History — 13 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Hibbing, MN had?
Hibbing has had 13 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Hibbing?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Hibbing was an EF1 on June 19, 2016.
When is tornado season in Hibbing?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Hibbing, with 5 on record. Spring through early summer (April–June) generally sees the highest activity across most of the central and southern United States.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Hibbing
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 2 total, averaging 0.1 per year over this window.
Preliminary tornado reports near Hibbing since December 29, 2025
These is a preliminary report, not confirmed tornadoes. It has not yet been through an NWS damage survey, and is not counted in the confirmed totals above.
Preliminary reports are revised, merged, and sometimes withdrawn — historically about 23% are consolidated downward once surveys complete. Ratings are omitted until a survey assigns one.
Confirmed records above are complete through December 29, 2025. NOAA publishes the confirmed archive annually, so tornadoes after that date appear here first and move into the totals above once finalized.
Within 25 miles of Hibbing. Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center preliminary storm reports, updated daily.
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 Hibbing
1 fatality has been recorded within 25 miles of Hibbing since 1950, across 1 event. 11 injuries have been reported across all events. 1958 was the deadliest year on record.
The deadliest single event was a F1 on July 1, 1958, which caused 1 fatality along a 2.0-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Hibbing
About Tornadoes in Hibbing
This overview was written April 23, 2026. The tornado counts and notable-event figures elsewhere on this page reflect the latest data and may differ from this summary.
Hibbing, Minnesota has experienced 13 documented tornadoes within a 25-mile radius since 1950, according to the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Located in the northern reaches of Minnesota's Iron Range, the area sees considerably less tornado activity than regions farther south, though tornadoes remain a periodic threat during the warm season months.
The majority of tornadoes near Hibbing have been relatively weak, with four rated EF0 and six rated EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which classifies tornado intensity based on damage indicators. Two tornadoes reached EF2 strength, and one reached EF3 intensity. The most powerful event occurred on August 6, 1969, when an F3 tornado carved a 10-mile path with a maximum width of 300 yards, causing $2.75 million in property damage but resulting in no fatalities. This remains the costliest tornado on record for the area.
Tornado activity near Hibbing has been sporadic across the decades. The 1970s saw the most events with four tornadoes, while the 1960s recorded just one. The 1990s brought three tornadoes, and two occurred during the 2010s. July has been the peak month for tornado formation, accounting for five of the 13 recorded events, consistent with the summer peak in convective storm activity across the Upper Midwest. The area's only tornado-related fatality occurred on July 1, 1958, when an F1 tornado claimed one life despite causing only $25 in property damage along its 2-mile track.
The widest tornado on record was an F2 that touched down on September 6, 1959, reaching a maximum width of 1,760 yards—just over a mile—while traveling 30.3 miles. The longest-track tornado occurred on August 26, 1974, when an F1 tornado stayed on the ground for 34.7 miles. The most recent tornado near Hibbing was an EF1 that occurred on June 20, 2016, traveling 7.2 miles with a maximum width of 250 yards and causing no reported damage or injuries.