Scott County, Minnesota tornadoes

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21 confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: September 17, 2021, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 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

Total211950 to 2025
Per year0.3average since 1950
Peak monthMay6 of 21
StrongestF2Jun 24, 1952
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries15whole paths, see note

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

When tornadoes hit here

By month

60 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 6Jun: 5Jul: 5Aug: 4Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 6 of 21 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 0: 0: 13 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 0: 13 PM: 1: 0: 56 PM: 9: 2: 29 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 6:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

50 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 42000: 0: 5: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 12020: 0: 2: 0: 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
16
EF1
3
EF2
2

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, June 24, 1952

70.9 mile path Longest path

70.9 miles, F2

June 24, 1952, whole path Widest

267 yards, F2

June 24, 1952

All 21 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Sep 17, 2021EF02.1 mi200 yd00
May 19, 2021EF00.76 mi25 yd00
Jul 15, 2019EF00.29 mi100 yd00
Aug 16, 2017EF01.2 mi75 yd00
Aug 16, 2017EF01.34 mi10 yd00
Jun 10, 2012EF02.22 mi50 yd00
Jun 26, 2010EF01.86 mi50 yd00
Aug 3, 2002F00.2 mi25 yd00
Jun 11, 2001F10.5 mi50 yd00
May 9, 2001F00.1 mi25 yd00
May 9, 2001F00.1 mi25 yd00
May 9, 2001F00.1 mi25 yd00
May 9, 2001F01 mi50 yd00
Jul 30, 1999F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 30, 1999F10.2 min/a00
Jul 30, 1999F00.2 min/a00
Jun 5, 1999F00.1 min/a00
Aug 22, 1998F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 21, 1995F10.1 mi10 yd00
May 21, 1977F219.3 mi100 yd00
Jun 24, 1952F270.9 mi267 yd015

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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.