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West Coon Rapids, MN Tornado History — 94 Tornadoes Since 1950

Minnesota · 25-mile radius · NOAA Storm Prediction Center

How many tornadoes has West Coon Rapids, MN had?

West Coon Rapids has had 94 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 12 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.

When was the most recent tornado near West Coon Rapids?

The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Coon Rapids was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.

When is tornado season in West Coon Rapids?

July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Coon Rapids, with 30 on record. April through June account for 37 of the 94 tornadoes on record near West Coon Rapids.

At a Glance

Tornadoes Since 1950
94
Within search radius
Violent (EF3+)
12
12.8% of total
Peak Month
July
30 on record
Per Year Avg
1.2
Across 76 years

Recent Tornado Activity Near West Coon Rapids

The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 35 total, averaging 1.8 per year over this window.

2026 0
2025 1
2024 2
2023 1
2022 4
2021 0
2020 2
2019 2
2018 0
2017 4
2016 0
2015 1
2014 0
2013 1
2012 3
2011 7
2010 2
2009 3
2008 2
2007 0

What storm spotters reported near West Coon Rapids

One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of West Coon Rapids 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 West Coon Rapids 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 5
1960s 13
1970s 5
1980s 9
1990s 17
2000s 15
2010s 20
2020s 10

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 42
EF1 29
EF2 11
EF3 6
EF4 6

Tornadoes by Month

Jan 0
Feb 0
Mar 1
Apr 2
May 21
Jun 14
Jul 30
Aug 13
Sep 10
Oct 0
Nov 3
Dec 0

Casualties on Record Near West Coon Rapids

23 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of West Coon Rapids since 1950, across 10 events. 819 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near West Coon Rapids.

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

Notable Tornadoes Near West Coon Rapids

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 April 26, 1994 — 1,300 yards wide.
Longest Path
F2 on June 23, 1952 — 104.8 mile track.
Most Recent
EF1 on June 28, 2025.

What the record shows near West Coon Rapids

The 2010s were the busiest decade near West Coon Rapids, with 20 of the 94 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 10 so far. The West Coon Rapids record runs from the 1950s to today.

Of the tornadoes rated near West Coon Rapids, 71 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near West Coon Rapids is rated EF4, of which 6 are logged.

Across the last 20 years West Coon Rapids has averaged 1.8 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 35 in total. 2011 was the busiest of them with 7, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tornadoes has West Coon Rapids, MN had?
Since 1950, 94 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of West Coon Rapids. Data source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.
What was the deadliest tornado near West Coon Rapids?
The deadliest tornado on record within 25 miles of West Coon Rapids was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities.
When is tornado season in West Coon Rapids?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near West Coon Rapids, with 30 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 West Coon Rapids been hit by an EF4 or EF5 tornado?
Within 25 miles of West Coon Rapids, 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 West Coon Rapids?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of West Coon Rapids was an EF1 on June 28, 2025.
How do I get tornado warnings for West Coon Rapids?
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