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Shakopee, MN Tornado History — 115 Tornadoes Since 1950

Minnesota · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has Shakopee, MN had?

Shakopee has had 115 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 9 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near Shakopee?

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

When is tornado season in Shakopee?

June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Shakopee, with 31 on record. April through June account for 62 of the 115 tornadoes on record near Shakopee.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
115
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
9
7.8% of total
Peak Month
June
31 on record
Per Year Avg
1.5
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near Shakopee

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 40 total, averaging 2.0 per year over this window.

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

What storm spotters reported near Shakopee

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Shakopee 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 Shakopee 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 14
1970s 7
1980s 14
1990s 21
2000s 18
2010s 17
2020s 20

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 66
EF1 31
EF2 9
EF3 4
EF4 5

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 2
Apr 1
May 30
Jun 31
Jul 21
Aug 19
Sep 7
Oct 1
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near Shakopee

23 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Shakopee since 1950, across 10 events. 967 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Shakopee.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near Shakopee

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 23, 1952 — 104.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF0 on June 28, 2025.

What the record shows near Shakopee

The 1990s were the busiest decade near Shakopee, with 21 of the 115 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 20 so far. The Shakopee record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near Shakopee, 97 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Shakopee is rated EF4, of which 5 are logged.

Across the last 20 years Shakopee has averaged 2.0 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 40 in total. 2022 was the busiest of them with 6, and 8 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has Shakopee, MN had?
Since 1950, 115 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Shakopee. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near Shakopee?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of Shakopee was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in Shakopee?
June is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Shakopee, with 31 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 Shakopee been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of Shakopee, 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 Shakopee?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Shakopee was an EF0 on June 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for Shakopee?
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