Oakdale, MN Tornado History — 112 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Oakdale, MN had?
Oakdale has had 112 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Oakdale?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Oakdale was an EF2 on May 15, 2025.
When is tornado season in Oakdale?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Oakdale, with 36 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 112 tornadoes on record near Oakdale.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Oakdale
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 49 total, averaging 2.5 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Oakdale
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Oakdale 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 Oakdale totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Tornado on the ground 4-5 miles north of house moving NNE. (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 Oakdale
23 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Oakdale since 1950, across 9 events. 652 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Oakdale.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Oakdale
What the record shows near Oakdale
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Oakdale, with 23 of the 112 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 18 so far. The Oakdale record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Oakdale, 90 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Oakdale is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Oakdale has averaged 2.5 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 49 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 7, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.