How many tornadoes has New Brighton, MN had?
New Brighton has had 104 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near New Brighton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Brighton was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
When is tornado season in New Brighton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Brighton, with 29 on record. April through June account for 43 of the 104 tornadoes on record near New Brighton.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
104
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
10.6% of total
Peak Month
July
29 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near New Brighton
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
44 total, averaging 2.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
1
2024
2
2023
0
2022
6
2021
3
2020
5
2019
1
2018
0
2017
4
2016
0
2015
1
2014
0
2013
1
2012
4
2011
6
2010
1
2009
4
2008
4
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
8
1960s
11
1970s
8
1980s
8
1990s
17
2000s
17
2010s
18
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
54
EF1
27
EF2
12
EF3
6
EF4
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
0
Apr
2
May
23
Jun
18
Jul
29
Aug
16
Sep
11
Oct
1
Nov
4
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near New Brighton
21 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of New Brighton since 1950, across 10 events. 655 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near New Brighton.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near New Brighton
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 23, 1952 — 104.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 28, 2025.
What the record shows near New Brighton
The 2010s were the busiest decade near New Brighton, with 18 of the 104 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The New Brighton record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near New Brighton, 81 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near New Brighton is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years New Brighton has averaged 2.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 44 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 6, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has New Brighton, MN had?
Since 1950, 104 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of New Brighton. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near New Brighton?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of New Brighton was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in New Brighton?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near New Brighton, with 29 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 New Brighton been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of New Brighton, there have been 0 EF5 and 5 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 New Brighton?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of New Brighton was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
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