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Maplewood, MN Tornado History — 110 Tornadoes Since 1950

Minnesota · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Maplewood, MN had?

Maplewood has had 110 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Maplewood?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Maplewood was an EF0 on August 29, 2024.

When is tornado season in Maplewood?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Maplewood, with 34 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 110 tornadoes on record near Maplewood.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
110
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
8.2% of total
Peak Month
July
34 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Maplewood

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 46 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 0
2024 2
2023 0
2022 7
2021 3
2020 4
2019 1
2018 0
2017 3
2016 0
2015 1
2014 1
2013 0
2012 4
2011 4
2010 3
2009 7
2008 5
2007 1

What storm spotters reported near Maplewood

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Maplewood 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 Maplewood totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

May 15, 2025
3 N Roberts, St. Croix County, WI
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

1950s 9
1960s 11
1970s 7
1980s 11
1990s 16
2000s 23
2010s 17
2020s 16

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 60
EF1 28
EF2 13
EF3 6
EF4 3

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 2
May 21
Jun 17
Jul 34
Aug 20
Sep 10
Oct 1
Nov 4
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Maplewood

23 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Maplewood since 1950, across 9 events. 662 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Maplewood.

The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.

Notable Tornadoes Near Maplewood

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 May 10, 1953 — 105.7 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 29, 2024.

What the record shows near Maplewood

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Maplewood, with 23 of the 110 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Maplewood record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Maplewood, 88 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Maplewood is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Maplewood has averaged 2.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 46 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 7, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Maplewood, MN had?
Since 1950, 110 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Maplewood. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Maplewood?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Maplewood was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Maplewood?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Maplewood, with 34 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 Maplewood been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Maplewood, there have been 0 EF5 and 3 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 Maplewood?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Maplewood was an EF0 on August 29, 2024.
How do I get tornado warnings for Maplewood?
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