Sibley County, Minnesota tornadoes

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37confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: May 11, 2022, EF0. 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

Total371950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthJune12 of 37
StrongestF3May 6, 1965
Deaths1whole paths, see note
Injuries190whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

120 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 0May: 10Jun: 12Jul: 8Aug: 6Sep: 1Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 12 of 37 tornadoes.

By time of day

110 12 AM: 1: 1: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 0: 1: 13 PM: 1: 2: 106 PM: 11: 6: 39 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

40 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11980: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 4: 0: 2: 1: 02000: 0: 2: 1: 4: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 4: 0: 12020: 2: 1: 1: 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
23
EF1
10
EF2
3
EF3
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

F2, May 6, 1965

1 deaths, 175 injuries Strongest

F3, May 6, 1965

15.5 mile path Longest path

104.8 miles, F2

June 23, 1952, whole path Widest

880 yards, F2

June 24, 2003
Every tornado

All 37 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 11, 2022EF05.49 mi50 yd00
Sep 17, 2021EF01.59 mi50 yd00
Jul 25, 2020EF00.18 mi15 yd00
Jul 25, 2020EF11.89 mi50 yd00
Jul 5, 2019EF00.16 mi25 yd00
Aug 16, 2017EF00.61 mi25 yd00
Aug 16, 2017EF04.08 mi75 yd00
Aug 16, 2017EF01.37 mi60 yd00
Aug 16, 2017EF15.22 mi75 yd00
May 28, 2011EF00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 11, 2008EF00.33 mi25 yd00
Jun 24, 2003F11.5 mi100 yd00
Jun 24, 2003F25.5 mi880 yd05
Jun 24, 2003F03 mi50 yd00
Jun 24, 2003F14.5 mi100 yd00
Aug 3, 2002F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 9, 2001F03 mi50 yd00
May 9, 2001F00.1 mi25 yd00
Jun 26, 1998F00.1 mi30 yd00
Aug 30, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 13, 1997F00.1 mi50 yd00
Jul 21, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 21, 1995F11.5 mi100 yd00
Jul 21, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 21, 1995F00.1 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 13, 2026.