River Falls, WI Tornado History — 90 Tornadoes Since 1950
How many tornadoes has River Falls, WI had?
River Falls has had 90 tornadoes on record within 25 miles since 1950, including 4 strong to violent (EF3+) tornadoes.
When was the most recent tornado near River Falls?
The most recent tornado within 25 miles of River Falls was an EF2 on May 15, 2025.
When is tornado season in River Falls?
July is historically the peak month for tornadoes near River Falls, with 29 on record. April through June account for 32 of the 90 tornadoes on record near River Falls.
At a Glance
Recent Tornado Activity Near River Falls
The last 20 years of confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles — 37 total, averaging 1.9 per year over this window.
What storm spotters reported near River Falls
One local storm report has been filed within 25 miles of River Falls 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 River Falls 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 River Falls
27 fatalities have been recorded within 25 miles of River Falls since 1950, across 4 events. 208 injuries have been reported across all events. 1958 was the deadliest year on record near River Falls.
The deadliest single event was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which caused 21 fatalities along a 33.7-mile track.
Notable Tornadoes Near River Falls
What the record shows near River Falls
The 2000s were the busiest decade near River Falls, with 22 of the 90 confirmed tornadoes within 25 miles; the 2020s have produced 11 so far. The River Falls record runs from the 1950s to today.
Of the tornadoes rated near River Falls, 72 reached EF0 or EF1 and 18 reached EF2 or stronger. The most intense on record near River Falls is rated EF5, of which 1 is logged.
Across the last 20 years River Falls has averaged 1.9 confirmed tornadoes a year within 25 miles, 37 in total. 2009 was the busiest of them with 8, and 6 of those years passed with none at all.