Tornadoes in Carver County
The Storm Prediction Center records 28 tornadoes whose paths touched Carver County, Minnesota between 1952 and 2025. They killed 4 people and injured 360. The busiest month is June, with 13 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 6 May 1965. The most recent was on 28 June 2025.
- 28tornadoes
- 4deaths
- 360injuries
- 791per 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 Carver County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 15 | 54% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 2 | 7% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Carver County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2025, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 1 |
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 13 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 3 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Carver County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Cologne, Minnesota tornado6 May 1965, F4, 3 deaths, 175 injuries, 12.3 miles long
- Longest path: Minnesota tornado23 June 1952, F2, 10 injuries, 104.8 miles long
- Most recent: Minnesota tornado28 June 2025, EF1, 4.4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Carver County
- Cologne, Minnesota tornado6 May 1965, F4, 3 deaths, 175 injuries, 12.3 miles long
- Plymouth, Minnesota tornado6 May 1965, F4, 6.9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.