Tornadoes in McLeod County
The Storm Prediction Center records 28 tornadoes whose paths touched McLeod County, Minnesota between 1951 and 2022. They killed 1 person and injured 20. The busiest month is May, with 8 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 19 June 1951. The most recent was on 30 May 2022.
- 28tornadoes
- 1death
- 20injuries
- 570per 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 McLeod County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 15 | 54% |
| F1 / EF1 | 9 | 32% |
| F2 / EF2 | 2 | 7% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 4% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
McLeod County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2022, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 2 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 4 |
| 1990s | 3 |
| 2000s | 2 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 1 |
| May | 8 |
| Jun | 7 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for McLeod County
- Deadliest and Strongest and Longest path: Maple Grove, Minnesota tornado19 June 1951, F4, 1 death, 20 injuries, 52.6 miles long
- Most recent: Minnesota tornado30 May 2022, EF1, 18.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in McLeod County
- Maple Grove, Minnesota tornado19 June 1951, F4, 1 death, 20 injuries, 52.6 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.