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Saint Louis Park, MN Tornado History — 109 Tornadoes Since 1950

Minnesota · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Saint Louis Park, MN had?

Saint Louis Park has had 109 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Saint Louis Park?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saint Louis Park was an EF0 on June 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in Saint Louis Park?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saint Louis Park, with 26 on record. April through June account for 52 of the 109 tornadoes on record near Saint Louis Park.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
109
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
11.0% of total
Peak Month
June
26 on record
Per Year Avg
1.4
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Saint Louis Park

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 42 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Saint Louis Park

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Saint Louis Park and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on June 28, 2025 and the most recent on June 28, 2025. It is already counted in the Saint Louis Park totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.

June 29, 2025
1 NNW Victoria, Carver County, MN
Corrects previous tornado report from 1 NNW Victoria. TDS confirmed via radar. Trees were reported blocking Hwy 7 completely from Mnnewashta Pkwy to Rolling Acres Rd. (MPX)

Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

Tornadoes by Decade

1950s 6
1960s 13
1970s 9
1980s 12
1990s 16
2000s 18
2010s 14
2020s 21

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 57
EF1 30
EF2 10
EF3 6
EF4 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 0
Apr 2
May 24
Jun 26
Jul 23
Aug 18
Sep 11
Oct 1
Nov 4
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Saint Louis Park

24 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Saint Louis Park since 1950, across 11 events. 834 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Saint Louis Park.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Saint Louis Park

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
EF0 on June 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Saint Louis Park

The 2020s are the busiest decade on record so far near Saint Louis Park, with 21 of the 109 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles. The Saint Louis Park record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Saint Louis Park, 87 reached EF0 or EF1 and 22 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Saint Louis Park is rated EF4, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Saint Louis Park has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 42 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 6, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Saint Louis Park, MN had?
Since 1950, 109 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Saint Louis Park. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Saint Louis Park?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Saint Louis Park was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Saint Louis Park?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saint Louis Park, with 26 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 Saint Louis Park been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Saint Louis Park, there have been 0 EF5 and 6 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 Saint Louis Park?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saint Louis Park was an EF0 on June 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Saint Louis Park?
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