Tornadoes in Cottonwood County
The Storm Prediction Center records 26 tornadoes whose paths touched Cottonwood County, Minnesota between 1952 and 2023. They killed 1 person and injured 35. The busiest month is June, with 10 tornadoes. The strongest was an F4 on 29 March 1998. The most recent was on 10 June 2023.
- 26tornadoes
- 1death
- 35injuries
- 406per 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 Cottonwood County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 12 | 46% |
| F1 / EF1 | 6 | 23% |
| F2 / EF2 | 3 | 12% |
| F3 / EF3 | 0 | 0% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 4% |
| F5 / EF5 | 0 | 0% |
| Unknown rating | 4 | 15% |
Cottonwood County tornadoes over time
The 2020s only run to 2023, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1970s | 3 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 2 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 0 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 10 |
| Jul | 3 |
| Aug | 6 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Cottonwood County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Avoca, Minnesota tornado29 March 1998, F4, 1 death, 19 injuries, 73.5 miles long
- Longest path: Minnesota tornado23 June 1952, F2, 10 injuries, 104.8 miles long
- Most recent: Minnesota tornado10 June 2023, Unknown rating, 0.1 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Cottonwood County
- Avoca, Minnesota tornado29 March 1998, F4, 1 death, 19 injuries, 73.5 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.