How many tornadoes has Saint Cloud, MN had?
Saint Cloud has had 72 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Saint Cloud?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saint Cloud was an EF0 on August 28, 2021.
When is tornado season in Saint Cloud?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saint Cloud, with 22 on record. April through June account for 36 of the 72 tornadoes on record near Saint Cloud.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
72
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.4% of total
Peak Month
June
22 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Saint Cloud
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
17 total, averaging 0.8 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
0
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
1
2016
3
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
6
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
6
1960s
8
1970s
7
1980s
8
1990s
14
2000s
13
2010s
14
2020s
2
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
39
EF1
18
EF2
14
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
13
Jun
22
Jul
14
Aug
10
Sep
6
Oct
3
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Saint Cloud
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Saint Cloud since 1950, across 4 events. 72 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Saint Cloud.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 3, 1980, which caused 1 fatality along a 3.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Saint Cloud
Deadliest Tornado
F3 on September 3, 1980 — 1 fatality, 3.8 mi path, 60 yd wide.
Costliest Tornado
F3 on September 3, 1980 — est. ~$27.5M (NOAA damage class, pre-1996 estimate).
Widest Tornado
F2 on July 1, 1997 — 550 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on July 22, 1967 — 16.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on August 28, 2021.
What the record shows near Saint Cloud
The 1990s were the busiest decade near Saint Cloud, with 14 of the 72 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 2 so far. The Saint Cloud record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Saint Cloud, 57 reached EF0 or EF1 and 15 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Saint Cloud is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Saint Cloud has averaged 0.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 17 in total. 2010 was the busiest of them with 6, and 10 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Saint Cloud, MN had?
Since 1950, 72 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Saint Cloud. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Saint Cloud?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Saint Cloud was an F3 on September 3, 1980, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Saint Cloud?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saint Cloud, with 22 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.
When was the most recent tornado near Saint Cloud?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saint Cloud was an EF0 on August 28, 2021.
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