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Roseville, MN Tornado History — 113 Tornadoes Since 1950

Minnesota · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Roseville, MN had?

Roseville has had 113 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Roseville?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Roseville was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in Roseville?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Roseville, with 32 on record. April through June account for 46 of the 113 tornadoes on record near Roseville.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
113
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
9.7% of total
Peak Month
July
32 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Roseville

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 48 total, averaging 2.4 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 1
2023 0
2022 6
2021 3
2020 4
2019 1
2018 0
2017 4
2016 0
2015 1
2014 1
2013 1
2012 4
2011 6
2010 2
2009 7
2008 5
2007 1

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 8
1960s 12
1970s 8
1980s 11
1990s 16
2000s 23
2010s 20
2020s 15

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 30
EF2 12
EF3 6
EF4 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 2
May 25
Jun 19
Jul 32
Aug 19
Sep 11
Oct 1
Nov 4
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Roseville

21 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Roseville since 1950, across 10 events. 656 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Roseville.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Roseville

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 Roseville

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Roseville, with 23 of the 113 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 15 so far. The Roseville record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Roseville, 90 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Roseville is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Roseville has averaged 2.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 48 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 7, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Roseville, MN had?
Since 1950, 113 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Roseville. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Roseville?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Roseville was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Roseville?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Roseville, with 32 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 Roseville been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Roseville, 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 Roseville?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Roseville was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Roseville?
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