9
Extreme
Tornado Risk in Minneapolis, MN
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Minneapolis's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $83M from this hazard type
- 79 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 8 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.46 times per year on average
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - South Central Minnesota, United States (2025-09-04) — 18,400 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
Minneapolis is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How Minneapolis Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Minneapolis
Tornado - South Central Minnesota, United States
September 3, 2025 — WARNING
18,400 people exposed; $2,427M capital exposed
Tornado - Twin Cities, MN WFO Region, US
August 14, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Twin Cities, MN WFO Region, US
August 27, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Twin Cities, MN WFO Region, US
September 2, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Twin Cities, MN WFO Region, US
June 3, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 0/10
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Winter Storm Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 9/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 7/10
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Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Minneapolis
Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Milwaukee, WI
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Chicago, IL
Score: 9/10
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