Carlton County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Carlton County, MN right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,004 alerts that included Carlton County, roughly 100 a year. The most common is the severe thunderstorm warning (156 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on June 16, 2025. 9 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Carlton County alert history
Alert events that included Carlton County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 156 | 11 | August 25, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 155 | 28 | November 1, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 142 | 10 | April 4, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 118 | 4 | January 30, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 55 | 6 | September 3, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 53 | 4 | April 3, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 49 | 4 | April 4, 2026 |
| Frost Advisory | 37 | 6 | October 5, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 35 | 1 | February 27, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 27 | 0 | July 23, 2025 |
| Flood Watch | 24 | 0 | July 28, 2025 |
| Red Flag Warning | 20 | 7 | July 13, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 17 | 0 | June 19, 2024 |
| Flood Warning | 16 | 0 | June 23, 2024 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 16 | 3 | July 13, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 14 | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 14 | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 11 | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 9 | 7 | July 29, 2026 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 9 | 0 | November 27, 2025 |
| Tornado Warning | 8 | 0 | June 16, 2025 |
| Blizzard Warning | 4 | 2 | March 12, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 4 | 0 | May 20, 2025 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 3 | 2 | July 26, 2026 |
| Freeze Watch | 3 | 0 | October 8, 2025 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 2 | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| Lake Effect Snow Warning | 1 | 0 | March 13, 2017 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 1 | 0 | October 21, 2019 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 1 | 2 | July 26, 2026 |
Tornado history in Carlton County
9 tornadoes have been recorded in Carlton County since 1950, injuring 2 people. That ranks 83 of 87 counties in Minnesota. The most recent was on June 12, 2024 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Carlton County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 1970 | F2 | Pine County | 22.3 mi | 123 yd | 0 | 2 |
| August 14, 2020 | EF1 | Carlton County | 2.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 21, 1986 | F1 | St. Louis County | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 13, 1973 | F1 | Carlton County | 0.5 mi | 30 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 21, 1986 | F1 | Carlton County | 0.5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2024 | EF0 | Carlton County | 7.8 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 14, 2020 | EF0 | Carlton County | 2 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 14, 2020 | EF1 | Carlton County | 2.7 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 21, 1986 | F1 | Carlton County | 0.5 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 21, 1986 | F1 | St. Louis County | 2 mi | 40 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Carlton County
- Population: 36,745 (2024 estimate)
- State: Minnesota
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 027017 (how to use it)