Tornadoes in Lake County
The Storm Prediction Center records 10 tornadoes whose paths touched Lake County, Minnesota between 1969 and 2024. They killed 2 people and injured 5. The busiest month is June, with 2 tornadoes. The strongest was an F3 on 6 August 1969. The most recent was on 12 June 2024.
- 10tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 5injuries
- 47per 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 Lake County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 2 | 20% |
| F1 / EF1 | 7 | 70% |
| F2 / EF2 | 0 | 0% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 10% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Lake 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 |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 1 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 1 |
| 2010s | 2 |
| 2020s | 1 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 1 |
| Jun | 2 |
| Jul | 2 |
| Aug | 2 |
| Sep | 2 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Lake County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Rice Lake, Minnesota tornado6 August 1969, F3, 2 deaths, 3 injuries, 17.2 miles long
- Longest path: Minnesota tornado14 April 1976, F1, 20.9 miles long
- Most recent: Minnesota tornado12 June 2024, EF1, 4.2 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lake County
- Rice Lake, Minnesota tornado6 August 1969, F3, 2 deaths, 3 injuries, 17.2 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.