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Rochester weather alerts

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The National Weather Service issues alerts for Rochester as part of Olmsted County.

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Tornado history within 25 miles of Rochester

91 tornadoes have been recorded within 25 miles of Rochester since 1950, injuring 53 people. The most recent was on June 25, 2025 (rated EF1).

EF0: 51EF051EF1: 27EF127EF2: 12EF212EF3: 0EF3EF4: 1EF41EF5: 0EF5
Tornadoes by (E)F rating

Strongest tornadoes within 25 miles of Rochester

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
September 16, 1962F4Olmsted County0.5 mi33 yd034
May 17, 1982F2—26 mi800 yd03
May 5, 1965F2Mower County23.6 mi10 yd00
July 14, 1977F2Fillmore County9.2 mi1,500 yd010
April 30, 1967F2Olmsted County6.8 mi10 yd00

Most recent tornadoes

DateRatingCountyPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
June 25, 2025EF1Wabasha County1.8 mi150 yd00
May 21, 2024EF1—19.7 mi110 yd00
May 20, 2024EF0Dodge County1.4 mi35 yd00
April 12, 2022EF1Fillmore County2.3 mi180 yd00
December 15, 2021EF1Wabasha County4 mi40 yd00

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How often alerts are issued for Olmsted County

Alert type2016–2025Last issued
Severe Thunderstorm Warning128September 2, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory102April 2, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory81September 28, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch62September 2, 2026
Wind Advisory61May 12, 2026
Cold Weather Advisory60January 26, 2026
Winter Storm Watch41March 15, 2026
Flood Watch36September 19, 2026
Flood Warning36September 19, 2026
Winter Storm Warning34March 15, 2026

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