Tornadoes in Aitkin County
The Storm Prediction Center records 26 tornadoes whose paths touched Aitkin County, Minnesota between 1952 and 2024. They killed 13 people and injured 75. The busiest month is June, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 6 August 1969. The most recent was on 12 June 2024.
- 26tornadoes
- 13deaths
- 75injuries
- 143per 10,000 sq mi of land
A tornado that crossed several counties counts in each one, so county counts add up to more than the state's.
How strong were the tornadoes in Aitkin County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 42% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 27% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 15% |
| F3 / EF3 | 2 | 8% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 8% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Aitkin County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2010s | 4 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 0 |
| Jun | 11 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 5 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Aitkin County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Manhattan Beach, Minnesota tornado6 August 1969, F4, 12 deaths, 70 injuries, 32.3 miles long
- Longest path: Jenkins, Minnesota tornado11 June 1966, F4, 72.8 miles long
- Most recent: Minnesota tornado12 June 2024, EF0, 1.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Aitkin County
- Manhattan Beach, Minnesota tornado6 August 1969, F4, 12 deaths, 70 injuries, 32.3 miles long
- Hill City, Minnesota tornado6 August 1969, F3, 1 death, 3 injuries, 12.5 miles long
- Jenkins, Minnesota tornado11 June 1966, F4, 72.8 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.