Faribault County, Minnesota tornadoes

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41confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1958). Most recent: June 25, 2025, EF0. 2026 so far: 1 preliminary report 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

Total411950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune24 of 41
StrongestF2Jun 23, 1981
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries2whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

240 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 2Apr: 1May: 6Jun: 24Jul: 2Aug: 3Sep: 2Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 24 of 41 tornadoes.

By time of day

120 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 23 PM: 2: 12: 76 PM: 5: 4: 39 PM: 1: 0: 212 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 4:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

110 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 1: 3: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 3: 22000: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 32010: 11: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 02020: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 119501960197019801990200020102020

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: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
24
EF1
14
EF2
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

Strongest

F2, June 23, 1981

1 mile path Longest path

35.6 miles, F1

June 14, 1967, whole path Widest

300 yards, F1

March 20, 1991
Every tornado

All 41 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Jun 25, 2025EF01.79 mi25 yd00
Aug 5, 2024EF04.84 mi50 yd00
Dec 15, 2021EF12.85 mi90 yd00
Sep 20, 2018EF16.48 mi220 yd00
May 25, 2018EF00.41 mi20 yd00
Mar 6, 2017EF19.32 mi200 yd00
May 4, 2012EF03.44 mi50 yd00
Jun 26, 2010EF00.77 mi50 yd00
Jun 26, 2010EF00.53 mi30 yd00
Jun 26, 2010EF02.71 mi30 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF10.58 mi50 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF00.26 mi50 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF22.5 mi50 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF21.46 mi50 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF00.4 mi30 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF00.94 mi30 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF01.73 mi20 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF02.65 mi75 yd00
Jun 21, 2009EF00.04 mi5 yd00
Jun 21, 2009EF00.29 mi5 yd00
Jun 21, 2009EF00.04 mi5 yd00
Jun 11, 2004F06 mi100 yd00
Aug 9, 1999F00.1 min/a00
Aug 9, 1999F00.1 min/a00
Jun 27, 1998F11 mi50 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Apr 13, 20266 W ElmoreNot 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 13, 2026.