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Saint Michael, MN Tornado History — 92 Tornadoes Since 1950

Minnesota · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Saint Michael, MN had?

Saint Michael has had 92 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Saint Michael?

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

When is tornado season in Saint Michael?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saint Michael, with 29 on record. April through June account for 45 of the 92 tornadoes on record near Saint Michael.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
92
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
12.0% of total
Peak Month
July
29 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Saint Michael

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 29 total, averaging 1.4 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Saint Michael

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Saint Michael 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 Michael 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 4
1960s 12
1970s 6
1980s 14
1990s 12
2000s 19
2010s 16
2020s 9

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 35
EF1 36
EF2 10
EF3 5
EF4 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 2
May 19
Jun 24
Jul 29
Aug 7
Sep 10
Oct 0
Nov 0
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Saint Michael

22 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Saint Michael since 1950, across 9 events. 716 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Saint Michael.

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 Michael

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
F4 on May 6, 1965 — 1,000 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 24, 1952 — 70.9 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Saint Michael

The 2000s were the busiest decade near Saint Michael, with 19 of the 92 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 9 so far. The Saint Michael record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Saint Michael, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 21 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Saint Michael is rated EF4, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Saint Michael has averaged 1.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 29 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 5, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Saint Michael, MN had?
Since 1950, 92 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Saint Michael. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Saint Michael?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Saint Michael was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Saint Michael?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saint Michael, with 29 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 Michael been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Saint Michael, 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 Michael?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saint Michael was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Saint Michael?
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