Minneapolis weather alerts
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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Minneapolis as part of Hennepin County.
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Tornado history within 25 miles of Minneapolis
100 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Minneapolis since 1950, killing 23 people and injuring 789. The most recent was on June 28, 2025 (rated EF1).
Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Minneapolis
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 1965 | F4 | Hennepin County | 17.3 mi | 667 yd | 6 | 158 |
| May 6, 1965 | F4 | Carver County | 12.3 mi | 300 yd | 3 | 175 |
| May 6, 1965 | F4 | Anoka County | 6.8 mi | 1,000 yd | 3 | 175 |
| May 6, 1965 | F4 | Carver County | 6.9 mi | 200 yd | 0 | 0 |
| July 3, 1983 | F4 | Anoka County | 1 mi | 67 yd | 0 | 4 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2025 | EF1 | Carver County | 4.4 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| June 28, 2025 | EF1 | Carver County | 7.2 mi | 300 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 29, 2024 | EF1 | Anoka County | 3.6 mi | 250 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 27, 2022 | EF0 | Ramsey County | 3.5 mi | 100 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 27, 2022 | EF0 | Dakota County | 0.3 mi | 50 yd | 0 | 0 |
How often alerts are issued for Hennepin County
| Alert type | 2016โ2025 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 154 | September 3, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 97 | April 2, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 57 | June 30, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 55 | January 26, 2026 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 46 | September 28, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 40 | September 4, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 37 | March 15, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 35 | June 29, 2025 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 35 | April 2, 2026 |
| Wind Advisory | 32 | December 18, 2025 |
About Minneapolis
- Population: 428,579 (2024 estimate)
- County: Hennepin County
- State: Minnesota