Stillwater, MN Tornado History — 99 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has Stillwater, MN had?
Stillwater has had 99 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 6 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near Stillwater?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of Stillwater was an EF2 on May 15, 2025.
When is tornado season in Stillwater?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near Stillwater, with 32 on record. April through June account for 40 of the 99 tornadoes on record near Stillwater.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near Stillwater
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 46 total, averaging 2.3 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near Stillwater
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of Stillwater and since confirmed into the NOAA archive, the earliest on May 15, 2025 and the most recent on May 15, 2025. It is already counted in the Stillwater totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Sent photo of ongoing tornado. (MPX)
Source: National Weather Service and trained-spotter local storm reports, relayed by the NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
Tornadoes by Decade
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.
Tornadoes by Month
Casualties on Record Near Stillwater
17 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of Stillwater since 1950, across 7 events. 596 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near Stillwater.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near Stillwater
What the record shows near Stillwater
The 2000s were the busiest decade near Stillwater, with 21 of the 99 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The Stillwater record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near Stillwater, 81 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near Stillwater is rated EF4, of which 2 are logged.
Across the last 20 years Stillwater has averaged 2.3 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 46 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 8, and 4 of those years passed with none at all.