Tornadoes in Nobles County
The Storm Prediction Center records 48 tornadoes whose paths touched Nobles County, Minnesota between 1955 and 2025. They killed 2 people and injured 39. The busiest month is May, with 11 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 16 June 1992. The most recent was on 28 April 2025.
- 48tornadoes
- 2deaths
- 39injuries
- 671per 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 Nobles County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 22 | 46% |
| F1 / EF1 | 16 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 6 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 2% |
| F4 / EF4 | 0 | 0% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown rating | 2 | 4% |
Nobles 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 | 2 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 6 |
| Apr | 4 |
| May | 11 |
| Jun | 3 |
| Jul | 11 |
| Aug | 10 |
| Sep | 1 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Nobles County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Kenneth, Minnesota tornado16 June 1992, F5, 1 death, 35 injuries, 16 miles long
- Longest path: Iowa tornado31 May 1971, F3, 46.5 miles long
- Most recent: Minnesota tornado28 April 2025, Unknown rating, 1.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Nobles County
- Kenneth, Minnesota tornado16 June 1992, F5, 1 death, 35 injuries, 16 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.