How many tornadoes has Lino Lakes, MN had?
Lino Lakes has had 93 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Lino Lakes?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lino Lakes was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Lino Lakes?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lino Lakes, with 30 on record. April through June account for 34 of the 93 tornadoes on record near Lino Lakes.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
93
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
10
10.8% of total
Peak Month
July
30 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Lino Lakes
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
37 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
2
2023
0
2022
4
2021
0
2020
2
2019
1
2018
0
2017
4
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
3
2011
6
2010
1
2009
7
2008
4
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
8
1960s
10
1970s
5
1980s
7
1990s
16
2000s
22
2010s
17
2020s
8
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
46
EF1
26
EF2
11
EF3
6
EF4
4
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
15
Jun
17
Jul
30
Aug
16
Sep
9
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Lino Lakes
20 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Lino Lakes since 1950, across 9 events. 634 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Lino Lakes.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Lino Lakes
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 June 25, 1954 — 1,760 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 Lino Lakes
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Lino Lakes, with 22 of the 93 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 8 so far. The Lino Lakes record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Lino Lakes, 72 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Lino Lakes is rated EF4, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Lino Lakes has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 37 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 7, and 7 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Lino Lakes, MN had?
Since 1950, 93 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Lino Lakes. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Lino Lakes?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Lino Lakes was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Lino Lakes?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Lino Lakes, with 30 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 Lino Lakes been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Lino Lakes, there have been 0 EF5 and 4 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 Lino Lakes?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Lino Lakes was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
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