How many tornadoes has Saint Paul, MN had?
Saint Paul has had 112 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 11 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Saint Paul?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saint Paul was an EF0 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Saint Paul?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saint Paul, with 34 on record. April through June account for 43 of the 112 tornadoes on record near Saint Paul.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
112
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
11
9.8% of total
Peak Month
July
34 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Saint Paul
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles —
47 total, averaging 2.4 per year over this window.
2026
0
2025
0
2024
1
2023
0
2022
7
2021
4
2020
4
2019
1
2018
0
2017
4
2016
0
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
4
2011
5
2010
2
2009
7
2008
5
2007
1
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
9
1960s
14
1970s
8
1980s
10
1990s
16
2000s
21
2010s
18
2020s
16
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
61
EF1
28
EF2
12
EF3
6
EF4
5
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
25
Jun
16
Jul
34
Aug
19
Sep
10
Oct
1
Nov
4
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Saint Paul
24 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Saint Paul since 1950, across 10 events. 685 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Saint Paul.
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 Paul
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 Saint Paul
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Saint Paul, with 21 of the 112 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 16 so far. The Saint Paul record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Saint Paul, 89 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Saint Paul is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Saint Paul has averaged 2.4 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 47 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 7, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tornadoes has Saint Paul, MN had?
Since 1950, 112 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Saint Paul. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Saint Paul?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Saint Paul was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Saint Paul?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Saint Paul, with 34 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 Paul been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Saint Paul was an EF0 on August 29, 2024.
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