Becker County, Minnesota tornadoes

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35 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1964). Most recent: June 24, 2023, EFU. 2026 so far: 3 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

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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.

At a glance

Total351950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune16 of 35
StrongestF2May 5, 1965
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries4whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

160 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 1May: 3Jun: 16Jul: 10Aug: 3Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 16 of 35 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 2: 1: 63 PM: 6: 3: 36 PM: 4: 6: 29 PM: 1: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 2:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

30 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 11970: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 2: 12000: 1: 0: 1: 2: 3: 3: 0: 0: 3: 02010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 1: 3: 0: 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. This year so far: 3 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
18
EF1
12
EF2
2
Unknown
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.

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F2, May 5, 1965

24.3 mile path Longest path

30.9 miles, EF2

June 24, 2022, whole path Widest

600 yards, EF2

June 24, 2022

All 35 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 24, 2023EFU0.49 mi10 yd00
Jun 24, 2023EFU1.77 mi20 yd00
Jun 24, 2023EFU1.77 mi20 yd00
Jun 24, 2022EF230.9 mi600 yd00
Jul 11, 2020EF11.5 mi30 yd00
Jul 11, 2008EF010 mi75 yd00
Jun 12, 2008EF13.07 mi100 yd00
Jun 12, 2008EF01.78 mi25 yd00
Jun 29, 2005F13 mi100 yd00
Jun 26, 2005F12.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 23, 2005F12 mi100 yd00
Jul 12, 2004F00.5 mi25 yd00
May 11, 2004F10.2 mi50 yd00
May 11, 2004F01 mi25 yd00
Jun 6, 2003F00.2 mi25 yd00
Jun 6, 2003F00.5 mi25 yd00
Aug 26, 2002F00.2 mi25 yd00
Jul 25, 2000F00.5 mi50 yd00
Jul 25, 1999F00.5 min/a00
Jul 20, 1998F01 mi30 yd00
Jul 20, 1998F00.5 mi30 yd00
Jun 5, 1996F12 mi90 yd00
Jun 25, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 25, 1994F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jun 9, 1991F10.2 mi10 yd00

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Jul 6, 20263 S WestburyNot yet rated
Jul 6, 20263 WNW WestburyNot yet rated
Jun 29, 20263 SW FlomNot yet rated

Preliminary reports from the Storm Prediction Center. One tornado can be reported more than once, and NOAA confirms the final record months later.

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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.