Becker County, Minnesota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
34
Tornado reports
257
Hail reports
25
Floods since 1996
504
All events
0
Deaths
$5.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Becker County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 34 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down with tree branch diameter between 12 inches to 15 inches.
Hail Hail
Lots of smaller hail with some stones larger than quarters estimated to the size of half dollars.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail reported by public and relayed by media.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust at NDAWN mesonet station 218411 Ulen, MN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured gust at NDAWN mesonet station 218411 Ulen, MN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large branches cracked off trees. East side of pump house lost most shingles.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large trees damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees blown over on Highway 34.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Machine shed lost roof and trees snapped near Eagle lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relays photo of a large tree down in Frazee, MN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Reports and video of structure damage to at least 2 businesses in Detroit Lakes, MN. Time estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reports 3 inch tree limbs broken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relays photo of a tree down in Frazee. Time estimated.
Hail Hail
Hail stones up to an inch.
Hail Hail
One inch hail on the south side of Big Detroit Lake.
Hail Hail
Public reports large hail in White Earth MN.
Hail Hail
Public reports 1.25 inch hail 1 E Frazee. Relayed via Broadcast Media.
Hail Hail
Becker county EM reports pea to quarter size hail 2 NNE Shoreham.
Hail Hail
CO-OP Observer 12 E Detroit Lakes reports half-dollar sized hail.
Hail Hail
Public relays image of half-dollar sized hail via Facebook.
Hail Hail
Public reports quarter-sized hail via email.
Hail Hail
Broadcast Media relays image of large hail in Pickerel Lake, MN.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Someone on twitter sent us a video of a tornado on the ground 6W of Callaway. The tornado occurred in an open field, which mitigated any damage it would have caused. Therefore, EF-U rating assigned with an estimated path length and width.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A spotter reported brief touchdown near Flom. It occurred in open fields, which mitigated any damage. Therefore, the rating of EF-U has been assigned with an estimated path width and length.
Hail Hail
Becker county EM reports nickels to quarters.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail reported by the public along the eastern shore of Big Cormorant Lake.
Hail Hail
Received a public report of hail estimated at 2 inches in diameter. A car window was broken and hail was heavy enough to accumulate on the ground.
Hail Hail
Received a public report of 2 inch hail, relayed by broadcast media partners.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Received a report of several large tree branches and limbs broken. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Received a public report of quarter to half dollar sized hail. Reports and photos posted via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Dime to quarter sized hail was reported near big cormorant lake. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
A public report of 1.5 inch hail was relayed by a broadcast media partner.
Hail Hail
Hail from ping pong ball to hen egg size was reported near little cormorant lake. Reports and photos posted via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Corrected for location. Public report of 1.5 inch hail posted via social media.
Hail Hail
Received a public report of 1.5 inch hail, relayed by a broadcast media partner.
Hail Hail
Received a public report of hail relayed via broadcast media partner.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Becker county Sheriffs office reported widespread damage near the Cotton Lake and Rochert area. Damage included numerous trees and power lines down, a large tree fell into the kitchen of a home, and numerous trees were blocking roads. Time estimated from radar.
Tornado EF2 Tornado
This tornado was likely wrapped in downburst winds for portions of its nearly 31 mile path through Little Toad Lake, Toad Lake, and Wolf Lake, ending around 2 se of Menagha by 1035 pm cdt. Numerous pine, oak, and poplar trees were violently snapped or uprooted along with several …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Peak wind measured at a RAWS station. Time was estimated based on radar and other nearby wind sensor reports.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Received reports of tress down on camper trailers at Little Toad Lake. Power lines down. Time estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Peak wind measured at the RWIS station in Osage on Hwy 34.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Roofing material was torn off multiple buildings between Lake Park and Audubon between 715 and 720 pm CDT. Numerous large tree branches were blown down, and a few trees uprooted.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal roofing and side panels were blown off a pole-shed with metal sheets strewn about and wrapped around trees near the intersection of State Highway 87 and CR43. Numerous poplar trees were snapped or uprooted across Spruce Grove and Runeberg Townships. Time estimated based on …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Metal roofing was peeled off of a garage. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees blown down. Some trees have fallen on power lines. Shingles were torn of the roof of a house.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several poplar. pine, and ash trees were snapped or uprooted across Two Inlets and Savannah Townships. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous trees blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A peak wind of 58 mph was measured at a personal weather station.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud viewed from 3 S Park Rapids, and reported as less than 1/4 of the way to the ground.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 |
| 2022 | 26 | 1 |
| 2021 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 1 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 | 24 | 3 |
| 2007 | 16 | 0 |
| 2006 | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 3 |
| 2004 | 21 | 3 |
| 2003 | 10 | 2 |
| 2002 | 28 | 1 |
| 2001 | 25 | 0 |
| 2000 | 14 | 1 |
| 1999 | 20 | 1 |
| 1998 | 22 | 2 |
| 1997 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 1 |
| 1994 | 5 | 2 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 2 |
| 1971 | 4 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | 4 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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