White Bear Lake, MN Tornado History — 97 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has White Bear Lake, MN had?
White Bear Lake has had 97 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 10 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near White Bear Lake?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of White Bear Lake was an EF1 on August 29, 2024.
When is tornado season in White Bear Lake?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near White Bear Lake, with 32 on record. April through June account for 35 of the 97 tornadoes on record near White Bear Lake.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near White Bear Lake
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 42 total, averaging 2.1 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near White Bear Lake
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of White Bear Lake 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 White Bear Lake totals above; quoted below is the narrative the reporting office filed at the time.
Deputy reported a tornado on the ground north of Roberts along 110th. (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 White Bear Lake
24 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of White Bear Lake since 1950, across 10 events. 660 injuries have been reported across all events. 1965 was the deadliest year on record near White Bear Lake.
The deadliest single event was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which caused 6 fatalities along a 17.3-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near White Bear Lake
What the record shows near White Bear Lake
The 2000s were the busiest decade near White Bear Lake, with 21 of the 97 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 12 so far. The White Bear Lake record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near White Bear Lake, 74 reached EF0 or EF1 and 23 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near White Bear Lake is rated EF4, of which 4 are logged.
Across the last 20 years White Bear Lake has averaged 2.1 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 42 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 7, and 5 of those years passed with none at all.