Douglas County, Minnesota tornadoes

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26confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1961). Most recent: May 30, 2022, EF2. 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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The record

At a glance

Total261950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthJune8 of 26
StrongestEF4Jun 17, 2010
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries16whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

80 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 1May: 6Jun: 8Jul: 6Aug: 3Sep: 0Oct: 2Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 8 of 26 tornadoes.

By time of day

60 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 33 PM: 5: 1: 66 PM: 5: 3: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 5:00 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: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01970: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 3: 0: 1: 0: 1: 1: 0: 2: 0: 02020: 1: 0: 2: 0: 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.

By rating

EF0
14
EF1
6
EF2
5
EF4
1

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

EF4, June 17, 2010

1 deaths, 5 injuries Strongest

EF4, June 17, 2010

39.56 mile path Longest path

39.56 miles, EF4

June 17, 2010, whole path Widest

2,288 yards, EF4

June 17, 2010
Every tornado

All 26 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 30, 2022EF219.63 mi800 yd00
May 12, 2022EF12.52 mi200 yd00
Aug 14, 2020EF00.61 mi50 yd00
Jul 17, 2017EF04.68 mi200 yd00
Jul 17, 2017EF01.91 mi75 yd00
May 16, 2015EF00.21 mi15 yd00
Jun 19, 2014EF03.62 mi10 yd00
Apr 21, 2012EF00.1 mi75 yd00
Aug 7, 2010EF120.99 mi100 yd00
Jul 22, 2010EF10.59 mi30 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF439.56 mi2,288 yd15
Jun 13, 2005F00.1 mi20 yd00
Jun 13, 2001F00.1 mi25 yd00
Oct 26, 1996F18 mi500 yd02
Oct 26, 1996F29 mi880 yd04
Jul 17, 1991F10.5 mi60 yd00
Jun 1, 1990F210 mi20 yd00
Jul 10, 1987F015 mi10 yd00
Jun 21, 1986F00.2 mi20 yd00
May 11, 1985F00.5 mi17 yd00
May 29, 1979F00.3 mi50 yd00
Jun 19, 1971F00.3 mi50 yd00
Jul 18, 1970F23 mi100 yd05
Aug 18, 1968F16.4 mi33 yd00
May 5, 1965F224.3 mi100 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 13, 2026.