Tornadoes in Chippewa County
The Storm Prediction Center records 28 tornadoes whose paths touched Chippewa County, Minnesota between 1956 and 2025. They killed 1 person and injured 15. The busiest month is May, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 25 July 2000. The most recent was on 15 May 2025.
- 28tornadoes
- 1death
- 15injuries
- 482per 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 Chippewa County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 17 | 61% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 36% |
| F2 / EF2 | 0 | 0% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Chippewa 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 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 4 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 3 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 6 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Chippewa County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Montevideo, Minnesota tornado25 July 2000, F4, 1 death, 15 injuries, 9 miles long
- Most recent: Minnesota tornado15 May 2025, EF0, 4 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Chippewa County
- Montevideo, Minnesota tornado25 July 2000, F4, 1 death, 15 injuries, 9 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.