Tornadoes in Blue Earth County
The Storm Prediction Center records 46 tornadoes whose paths touched Blue Earth County, Minnesota between 1953 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 28. The busiest month is June, with 17 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 29 March 1998. The most recent was on 5 August 2024.
- 46tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 28injuries
- 615per 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 Blue Earth County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 21 | 46% |
| F1 / EF1 | 15 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 9 | 20% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 2% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Blue Earth County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 17 |
| Jul | 11 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Blue Earth County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Avoca, Minnesota tornado29 March 1998, F4, 1 death, 19 injuries, 73.5 miles long
- Most recent: Minnesota tornado5 August 2024, EF1, 6.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Blue Earth County
- Avoca, Minnesota tornado29 March 1998, F4, 1 death, 19 injuries, 73.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.