How many tornadoes has Sartell, MN had?
Sartell has had 68 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 1 strong to violent (EF3+) tornado.
When was the most recent tornado near Sartell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sartell was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in Sartell?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sartell, with 20 on record. April through June account for 32 of the 68 tornadoes on record near Sartell.
At a Glance
Tornadoes Since 1950
68
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
1
1.5% of total
Peak Month
June
20 on record
Per Year Avg
0.9
Across 76 years
Recent Tornado Activity Near Sartell
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
1
2023
0
2022
0
2021
1
2020
1
2019
0
2018
0
2017
0
2016
3
2015
1
2014
1
2013
0
2012
1
2011
1
2010
6
2009
0
2008
1
2007
0
Tornadoes by Decade
1950s
5
1960s
8
1970s
7
1980s
10
1990s
11
2000s
11
2010s
13
2020s
3
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
38
EF1
18
EF2
11
EF3
1
Tornadoes by Month
Jan
0
Feb
0
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
11
Jun
20
Jul
13
Aug
11
Sep
7
Oct
3
Nov
0
Dec
0
Casualties on Record Near Sartell
4 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Sartell since 1950, across 4 events. 72 injuries have been reported across all events. 1998 was the deadliest year on record near Sartell.
The deadliest single event was an F3 on September 3, 1980, which caused 1 fatality along a 3.8-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Sartell
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
EF2 on July 11, 2016 — 400 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on July 22, 1967 — 16.4 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on August 29, 2024.
What the record shows near Sartell
The 2010s were the busiest decade near Sartell, with 13 of the 68 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 3 so far. The Sartell record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Sartell, 56 reached EF0 or EF1 and 12 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Sartell is rated EF3, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years Sartell 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 Sartell, MN had?
Since 1950, 68 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Sartell. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Sartell?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Sartell was an F3 on September 3, 1980, which caused 1 fatality.
When is tornado season in Sartell?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Sartell, with 20 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 Sartell?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Sartell was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
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