Anoka storm history
Storm events recorded in Anoka, Minnesota between 1950 and 2025.
681
Total events
30
Tornadoes
250
Hail
19
Floods
8
Deaths
$378.0M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
Tornado EF3 Tornado
The tornado touched down on the eastern side of Lino Lakes, at the eastern shore of Peltier Lake. The tornado felled trees and lifted boat docks, then tracked east and crossed Interstate 35E. As this occurred, a few barns, grain bins, and silos were damaged. The tornado then inte…
A large area of eastern Anoka County received damage from severe straight line winds that moved from west to east across the area between 1850 to 1900 CST. Damage includes power lines, railroad crossing gates, personal property and trees. Three injuries occurred near Linwood at C…
Numerous car windows were smashed out, along with damaged building roofs. One State Farm claims adjuster said she processed "58 claims in 45 minutes". An Anoka County Sheriff said three city vehicles were put out of commission. As reported by the Pioneer Press newspaper. All vehi…
A damage survey determined that the tornado touched down in the east central portion of Coon Rapids, only a few blocks west of the border with Blaine. It traveled east-southeast causing mostly F0 to F1 damage at first, but strengthened to F2 status near the intersection of Jeffer…
Two destructive storms swept across Anoka County, knocking over tens of thousands of trees, blowing roofs off houses, and producing large hail and two tornadoes. See separate reports for the hail and tornadoes. One storm moved across northwestern and central Anoka County, and the…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The combination of falling snow and breezy winds resulted in winter storm conditions throughout the county. Snowfall totals ranged from 3 to 6, with the highest totals in the southern portion of the county. Surface visibilities reported at KANE dropped to 1 mile or less for sever…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers located in 2 miles south of Andover and 2 miles north of Circle Pines reported freezing rain.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at Blaine Airport reported one hour of freezing precipitation between 5 and 6 AM. This caused slippery travel conditions for the morning commute.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 4 to 8 inches of snow fell across the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 7.5 inches of snow 2 miles NW of Columbus, 6 inches in Coon Rapids, and 5.3 inches in Blaine. The AWOS station located at the Blaine Airport reported visibility of one-half mile due to falling snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were estimated around 2 to 5 inches, with the highest amounts across the southern portion of the county. The snow was generally light and fluffy, and fell over a period longer than 24 hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of heavy snow and strong winds impacted the county Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Snowfall amounts around 3 to 6 inches were estimated across the county, and wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph were measured throughout the event at Blaine Airport.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed photo report of bent metal gate and multiple large branches snapped near Highway 65 and 125th Avenue in Blaine.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple reports of trees down in Lino Lakes.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branch down in Circle Pines, also other reports of trees down in Circle Pines and Lexington.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Rice Creek overflowing its banks at University Ave NE.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Power lines were knocked down in the city of Blaine.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers across the county measured 1 to 3 inches of snowfall. The highest snowfall total was 2.5 inches 3 miles SSE of Nowthen.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Several hours of light freezing rain resulted in accumulations up to 0.15 inches of flat ice across the county. Additional snow accumulations around up to 2 inches fell on top of the ice resulted in hazardous travel conditions Saturday into Sunday.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An estimated 3 to 8 inches of snowfall was measured across the county with the greatest amounts across the southeastern portion and a tight gradient across Coon Rapids up through Columbus.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -35 during the morning at the Mesowest site in Blaine.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A quick burst of 1 to 3 inches of snowfall was reported across the county. Due to the timing, this led to travel impacts during the evening commute across the Twin Cities metro area.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 5 to 8 inches of light fluffy snow. A trained observer measured 7.3 inches of snow accumulation near Ham Lake.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An combination of light freezing drizzle and light snow impacted travel, especially within the Twin Cities metro.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A quick burst of heavy snow brought a narrow band of up to 0.3 inches, and reduced visibilities to 1/4 mile near and along US HWY 10.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A band of 2 to 3 inches fell across the county. 3.0 inches of snow was measured 2.4 miles SE of Nowthen, MN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A storm survey was performed and drone video from the Sheriff's Office was viewed to determine that this part of Anoka was hit by a downburst. Over 100 trees were broken or uprooted, some of which fell on houses, sheds, and vehicles.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
Tornado developed in the northeast corner of Andover and continued north-northeast into the southeast portion of Oak Grove, where it dissipated. Hundreds of trees were broken or uprooted, some of which fell on houses, sheds, and vehicles. In addition to performing a storm survey,…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A tornado developed in the northeast corner of Oak Grove, tracked across the southeastern part of St Francis, then into East Bethel. The tornado continued northeast into Isanti County. In Anoka County, hundreds of trees were broken or uprooted, some of which landed on houses, she…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report via social media of multiple large trees uprooted in the Cutter's Grove area near Hwy 10.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photo report via social media of multiple large trees snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photo report via social media of large tree uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree and several large branches were blown down.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
The storm total was 1.61 inches of rainfall.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large trees were downed as well as some large branches broken off of trees. Two of the trees were blocking a road. There was also a public report of a tree that fell through a house. Another report from the same area via social media, showing photos of the downed trees. T…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were down, including one across a road.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 8 to 15 inches of heavy wet snow and 35 mph wind gusts. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 15.3 inches of snow 2 miles NE of Ham Lake, MN.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Five to eight inches of snow was reported across the county. Seven and a half inches of snow was measured in Saint Francis, MN.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 2 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 28 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 37 | 0 |
| 2018 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 2 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 0 |
| 2012 | 40 | 0 |
| 2011 | 26 | 5 |
| 2010 | 17 | 0 |
| 2009 | 16 | 1 |
| 2008 | 37 | 2 |
| 2007 | 32 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 1 |
| 2005 | 40 | 2 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 24 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 22 | 1 |
| 1997 | 13 | 1 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 3 | 0 |
| 1987 | 5 | 0 |
| 1986 | 10 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 7 | 1 |
| 1982 | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 3 | 0 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 4 | 4 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1952 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |