Tornadoes in Anoka County
The Storm Prediction Center records 30 tornadoes whose paths touched Anoka County, Minnesota between 1951 and 2024. They killed 13 people and injured 445. The busiest month is May, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 6 May 1965. The most recent was on 29 August 2024.
- 30tornadoes
- 13deaths
- 445injuries
- 711per 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 Anoka County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 11 | 37% |
| F1 / EF1 | 10 | 33% |
| F2 / EF2 | 4 | 13% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 4 | 13% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Anoka County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2024, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
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| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 2 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 3 |
| 1990s | 4 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 3 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 0 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 10 |
| Jun | 4 |
| Jul | 8 |
| Aug | 4 |
| Sep | 4 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Anoka County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Minneapolis, Minnesota tornado6 May 1965, F4, 6 deaths, 158 injuries, 17.3 miles long
- Longest path: Minnesota tornado24 June 1952, F2, 15 injuries, 70.9 miles long
- Most recent: Minnesota tornado29 August 2024, EF1, 9.6 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Anoka County
- Minneapolis, Minnesota tornado6 May 1965, F4, 6 deaths, 158 injuries, 17.3 miles long
- Minneapolis, Minnesota tornado6 May 1965, F4, 3 deaths, 175 injuries, 6.8 miles long
- Maple Grove, Minnesota tornado19 June 1951, F4, 1 death, 20 injuries, 52.6 miles long
- Lino Lakes, Minnesota tornado25 May 2008, EF3, 1 death, 17 injuries, 6 miles long
- Coon Rapids, Minnesota tornado3 July 1983, F4, 4 injuries, 1 mile long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.