How many tornadoes has Lakeville, MN had?
Lakeville has had 117 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 5 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lakeville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lakeville was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Lakeville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lakeville, with 26 on record. April through June account for 51 of the 117 tornadoes on record near Lakeville.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
117
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
5
4.3% of total
Peak Month
May
26 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lakeville
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
52 total, averaging 2.6 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
1
2023
0
2022
6
2021
6
2020
3
2019
2
2018
11
2017
2
2016
2
2015
0
2014
1
2013
0
2012
3
2011
1
2010
7
2009
3
2008
1
2007
2
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
13
1970s
6
1980s
11
1990s
20
2000s
16
2010s
29
2020s
17
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
67
EF1
33
EF2
12
EF3
3
EF4
2
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
5
Apr
2
May
26
Jun
23
Jul
24
Aug
19
Sep
15
Oct
0
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Lakeville
14 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lakeville since 1950, across 5 events. 384 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Lakeville.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lakeville
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 March 29, 1998 — 1,760 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 23, 1952 — 104.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 28, 2025.
What the record shows near Lakeville
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Lakeville, with 29 of the 117 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Lakeville record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lakeville, 100 reached EF0 or EF1 and 17 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lakeville is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lakeville has averaged 2.6 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 52 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 11, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lakeville, MN had?
Since 1950, 117 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lakeville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lakeville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lakeville was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Lakeville?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lakeville, with 26 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 Lakeville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Lakeville, there have been 0 EF5 and 2 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 Lakeville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lakeville was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
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