Tornadoes in Lyon County
The Storm Prediction Center records 29 tornadoes whose paths touched Lyon County, Minnesota between 1955 and 2017. They killed 10 people and injured 175. The busiest month is June, with 14 tornadoes. The strongest was an F5 on 13 June 1968. The most recent was on 19 July 2017.
- 29tornadoes
- 10deaths
- 175injuries
- 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 Lyon County?
| Rating | Tornadoes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| F0 / EF0 | 17 | 59% |
| F1 / EF1 | 8 | 28% |
| F2 / EF2 | 1 | 3% |
| F3 / EF3 | 1 | 3% |
| F4 / EF4 | 1 | 3% |
| F5 / EF5 | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown rating | 0 | 0% |
Lyon County tornadoes over time
The 2010s only run to 2017, so that bar is for a shorter period. The record starts in 1950.
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 1 |
| 1960s | 4 |
| 1970s | 1 |
| 1980s | 2 |
| 1990s | 8 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 6 |
Show the numbers
| Period | Count |
|---|---|
| Jan | 0 |
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 1 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 7 |
| Jun | 14 |
| Jul | 5 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Records for Lyon County
- Deadliest and Strongest: Garvin, Minnesota tornado13 June 1968, F5, 9 deaths, 150 injuries, 9.1 miles long
- Longest path: Ivanhoe, Minnesota tornado7 July 1955, F4, 1 death, 13 injuries, 30 miles long
- Most recent: Minnesota tornado19 July 2017, EF0, 1.5 miles long
Notable tornadoes in Lyon County
- Garvin, Minnesota tornado13 June 1968, F5, 9 deaths, 150 injuries, 9.1 miles long
- Ivanhoe, Minnesota tornado7 July 1955, F4, 1 death, 13 injuries, 30 miles long
Many of these tornadoes killed or injured people. The numbers are the official record's, and they may be revised.