How many tornadoes has Rosemount, MN had?
Rosemount has had 102 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 7 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Rosemount?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rosemount was an EF0 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Rosemount?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rosemount, with 24 on record. April through June account for 42 of the 102 tornadoes on record near Rosemount.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
102
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
7
6.9% of total
Peak Month
May
24 on record
Per Year Avg
1.3
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Rosemount
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
44 total, averaging 2.2 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
6
2021
6
2020
4
2019
1
2018
8
2017
1
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
4
2011
1
2010
5
2009
3
2008
1
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
11
1970s
6
1980s
10
1990s
18
2000s
13
2010s
22
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
56
EF1
28
EF2
11
EF3
4
EF4
3
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
3
Apr
2
May
24
Jun
16
Jul
23
Aug
17
Sep
13
Oct
0
Nov
4
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Rosemount
22 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Rosemount since 1950, across 8 events. 627 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Rosemount.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Rosemount
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 Rosemount
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Rosemount, with 22 of the 102 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 17 so far. The Rosemount record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Rosemount, 84 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Rosemount is rated EF4, of which 3 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Rosemount has averaged 2.2 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 44 in total. 2018 was the busiest of them with 8, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Rosemount, MN had?
Since 1950, 102 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rosemount. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Rosemount?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Rosemount was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Rosemount?
May is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Rosemount, with 24 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 Rosemount been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Rosemount, 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 Rosemount?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Rosemount was an EF0 on August 29, 2024.
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