Anoka County, Minnesota tornadoes

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28confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1951). Most recent: August 29, 2024, EF1. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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Each path is a straight line from where the tornado started to where it ended, which is all most NOAA records hold. Tap a path for its details.

The record

At a glance

Total281950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthMay8 of 28
StrongestF4May 6, 1965
Deaths7whole paths, see note
Injuries287whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Anoka County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 8Jun: 4Jul: 8Aug: 4Sep: 4Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 8 of 28 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 2: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 2: 23 PM: 6: 4: 16 PM: 4: 2: 39 PM: 1: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 0: 2: 12010: 0: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
10
EF1
10
EF2
4
EF3
1
EF4
3

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Deadliest

F4, May 6, 1965

3 deaths, 175 injuries Strongest

F4, May 6, 1965

6.8 mile path Longest path

70.9 miles, F2

June 24, 1952, whole path Widest

1,000 yards, F4

May 6, 1965
Every tornado

All 28 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Aug 29, 2024EF19.63 mi250 yd00
Aug 29, 2024EF13.57 mi250 yd00
May 11, 2022EF03.16 mi50 yd00
Jul 12, 2017EF110.72 mi400 yd00
Jul 12, 2017EF012.64 mi440 yd00
Jul 5, 2011EF00.47 mi25 yd00
Jun 21, 2011EF06.14 mi75 yd00
May 22, 2011EF00.21 mi30 yd00
May 22, 2011EF113.57 mi880 yd148
Aug 19, 2009EF00.04 mi10 yd00
May 25, 2008EF35.96 mi220 yd117
May 25, 2008EF16 mi100 yd02
Sep 16, 2006F28 mi100 yd10
Sep 21, 2005F00.3 mi25 yd00
Sep 21, 2005F22 mi50 yd01
May 15, 1998F113 mi350 yd00
Jul 1, 1997F110 mi400 yd00
Aug 6, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 18, 1986F24 mi833 yd00
Jun 16, 1985F00.2 mi10 yd00
Jul 3, 1983F41 mi67 yd04
Jul 18, 1970F11 mi100 yd02
Jul 5, 1966F16.1 mi10 yd03
Sep 17, 1965F13.3 mi100 yd00
May 24, 1965F00.5 mi10 yd00
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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 12, 2026.