Steele County, Minnesota tornadoes

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28confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1962). Most recent: December 15, 2021, 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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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.

The record

At a glance

Total281950 to 2025
Per year0.4average since 1950
Peak monthJune7 of 28
StrongestF4Apr 30, 1967
Deaths5whole paths, see note
Injuries36whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

70 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 1Apr: 3May: 6Jun: 7Jul: 4Aug: 2Sep: 4Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

June is the peak month, with 7 of 28 tornadoes.

By time of day

90 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 13 PM: 3: 3: 66 PM: 9: 4: 09 PM: 1: 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: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 1: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01980: 0: 0: 1: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 11990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 1: 0: 12000: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02010: 5: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 2: 22020: 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
12
EF1
10
EF2
2
EF3
3
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

F4, April 30, 1967

5 deaths, 35 injuries Strongest

F4, April 30, 1967

38.7 mile path Longest path

46 miles, F3

May 17, 1982, whole path Widest

1,320 yards, EF3

June 17, 2010
Every tornado

All 28 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
Dec 15, 2021EF06.42 mi75 yd00
May 19, 2021EF01.54 mi25 yd00
Aug 13, 2019EF05.89 mi25 yd00
Jun 17, 2019EF00.02 mi30 yd00
Sep 20, 2018EF18.12 mi300 yd00
Sep 20, 2018EF111.13 mi350 yd00
Mar 6, 2017EF111.9 mi300 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF05.49 mi50 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF26.61 mi100 yd01
Jun 17, 2010EF34.32 mi440 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF112.59 mi600 yd00
Jun 17, 2010EF318.15 mi1,320 yd00
Jul 18, 2002F11 mi50 yd00
May 1, 2001F00.1 mi25 yd00
Aug 9, 1999F02.5 min/a00
Jul 20, 1997F00.1 mi23 yd00
Sep 6, 1995F00.1 mi10 yd00
Sep 6, 1995F03 mi50 yd00
May 24, 1989F00.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 16, 1984F11 mi100 yd00
Jun 7, 1984F118 mi80 yd00
May 17, 1982F346 mi100 yd00
Jul 23, 1973F01 mi100 yd00
Apr 29, 1970F220.1 mi27 yd00
May 15, 1968F116.6 mi27 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 12, 2026.