Stevens County, Minnesota tornadoes

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18confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1952). Most recent: May 30, 2022, EF1. 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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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

Total181950 to 2025
Per year0.2average since 1950
Peak monthAugust5 of 18
StrongestF2Apr 26, 1984
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries0whole paths, see note

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

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

50 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 4May: 3Jun: 3Jul: 3Aug: 5Sep: 0Oct: 0Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

August is the peak month, with 5 of 18 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 0: 0: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 0: 012 PM: 1: 0: 33 PM: 5: 3: 56 PM: 0: 0: 19 PM: 0: 0: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 3:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

20 1950: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 01970: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 01980: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 0: 0: 0: 01990: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 02010: 0: 0: 1: 2: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 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. This year so far: 1 preliminary reports.

By rating

EF0
10
EF1
7
EF2
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

Strongest

F2, April 26, 1984

12.5 mile path Longest path

18.34 miles, EF1

May 30, 2022, whole path Widest

800 yards, F2

April 26, 1984
Every tornado

All 18 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 30, 2022EF118.34 mi350 yd00
Jun 13, 2017EF12.96 mi300 yd00
Jun 13, 2017EF01.54 mi35 yd00
Aug 6, 2013EF00.09 mi10 yd00
Aug 6, 2013EF00.09 mi10 yd00
Apr 21, 2012EF00.15 mi25 yd00
May 30, 2008EF00.05 mi20 yd00
May 18, 2005F00.1 mi30 yd00
Jul 9, 2003F03 mi50 yd00
Apr 26, 1984F212.5 mi800 yd00
Apr 26, 1984F13.1 mi300 yd00
Jul 15, 1978F02 mi77 yd00
Jun 30, 1975F00.5 mi77 yd00
Aug 31, 1973F113.9 mi77 yd00
Apr 15, 1970F18 mi53 yd00
Aug 7, 1966F10.1 mi10 yd00
Jul 5, 1965F00.1 mi10 yd00
Aug 27, 1952F113.3 mi10 yd00
This year

2026 preliminary reports not yet confirmed

Report dateLocationRating
Sep 11, 20264 NE ArtichokeNot 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 12, 2026.