Minnetonka Mills, MN Tornado History — 105 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Minnetonka Mills, MN had?
Minnetonka Mills has had 105 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Minnetonka Mills?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Minnetonka Mills was an EF0 on June 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in Minnetonka Mills?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Minnetonka Mills, with 25 on record. April through June account for 50 of the 105 tornadoes on record near Minnetonka Mills.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Minnetonka Mills
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 39 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Minnetonka Mills
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Minnetonka Mills and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 28, 2025 and the most recent on June 28, 2025. It is already counted in the Minnetonka Mills totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Corrects previous tornado report from 1 NNW Victoria. TDS confirmed via radar. Trees were reported blocking Hwy 7 completely from Mnnewashta Pkwy to Rolling Acres Rd. (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 Minnetonka Mills
24 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Minnetonka Mills since 1950, across 11 events. 977 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Minnetonka Mills.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Minnetonka Mills
What the record shows near Minnetonka Mills
The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Minnetonka Mills, with 21 of the 105 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Minnetonka Mills record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Minnetonka Mills, 86 reached EF0 or EF1 and 19 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Minnetonka Mills is rated EF4, of which 6 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Minnetonka Mills has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 39 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 6, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.