Beltrami County, Minnesota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
44
Tornado reports
312
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
616
All events
2
Deaths
$18.6M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Beltrami County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 44 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
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.
A boat with four occupants aboard overturned on Blackduck Lake, due to a combination of factors. The lake was rough at the time, but weather was not the main issue. However, thunderstorm winds did hamper rescue efforts following the accident. Two of the occupants were rescued but…
A ground survey and high resolution satellite confirmed a swath of destructive straight-line winds estimated between 80-120 mph occurred across southern Beltrami County. The swath started in Clearwater County and continued east across southern Beltrami County and northern Hubbard…
Initial report of a tornado on Lower Red Lake, which moved onshore at Red Lake and tracked for less than one mile. The tornado lifted by 515 PM CDT. Damaging downburst winds, heavy rain, and large hail continued to track southeastward with this storm. Damage was reported to the T…
Hail Hail
Measured quarter size hail reported 1 ENE of Wilton, MN.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Street flooding reported by Emergency Manager. Roads were temporality closed. Tree damage debris from the June 20-21 derecho contributed to blocked storm drains and exacerbated street flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There was a report of significant street flooding in Bemidji. Tree damage debris from the June 20-21 derecho contributed to blocked storm drains and exacerbated street flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
There were reports of widespread flooding in streets and yards around Bemidji State University just north of downtown. Tree damage debris from the June 20-21 derecho contributed to blocked storm drains and exacerbated street flooding.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A swath of tree damage was found with satellite though no known other damage has been found or reported. Max wind estimated at 100 mph.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
A swath of tree damage was found with satellite. A report was also relayed to the Beltrami county EM of trees twisted in every direction with significant road blockage near Gates Corner. A vehicle that got caught in it was abandoned because it would require heavy equipment to cle…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust at MNDOT mesonet station 2 miles west northwest of Bemidji BMJM5.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple tree branches blown down along with home damage. Winds were estimated at 80 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured wind gust at KBJI AWOS located at the Bemidji airport.
Hail Hail
Emergency Manager reports golf ball sized hail in Blackduck, MN.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reports quarter sized hail. Lasted 5 minutes, and garden was damaged.
Hail Hail
Emergency Manager reports hail around town, with sizes varying from nickel up to quarter sized.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Relayed report of tree damage and a flying porta potty that traveled 50 feet at the Bemidji airport. Wind measured at 57 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dozens of trees down in Diamond Point Park. Trees down across the Bemidji area. Time estimated.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured with a handheld instrument. Tree damage reported at area parks near the airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reports trees down in Bemidji, power out on the NW side of town.
Hail Hail
Emergency Manager relays 2 inch hail at Red Lake report.
Hail Hail
Half-dollar sized hail NW of Bemidji.
Hail Hail
Half-dollar sized hail report relayed by Emergency Manager.
Hail Hail
Golf ball sized hail in Bemidji, relayed by Emergency Manager.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
M-Ping reports of 3 inch tree limbs broken near Red Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency Manager reports mature tree damage and downed power lines in the area.
Hail Hail
Resort on south side of Gull Lake. Quarter sized hail and wind damage (elaborated in another LSR). Time estimated via radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Resort on south side of Gull Lake. 6 to 10 inch healthy branches broken, various outdoor furniture damaged. Time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Public reports quarter sized hail in Saum.
Hail Hail
Public reports golf ball sized hail via pictures. Size estimated by pictures, time estimated by radar.
Hail Hail
Emergency Manager of Beltrami county reports quarter sized hail 4 miles west of Kelliher.
Hail Hail
Beltrami county emergency manager reports golf ball sized hail that caused a lot of damage to his vehicle. Cost of damage unknown.
Tornado EFU Tornado
Public report into the 911 call center of a brief touchdown northeast of Tenstrike. Time estimated from radar. Due to the rural nature of the area, no damage could be discerned resulting in an EFU rating.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager relays report from Public SW of Solway of quarter to half-dollar sized hail.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Beltrami county emergency manager reports 2.1 inches of rain from personal rain gauge in just under an hour. Storm drains are backing up in town, with flash flooding occurring.
Hail Hail
Corrects previous hail report from 2 NE Blackduck. 1 - 1.25 inch hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pontoon boat and lift overturned on Schoolcraft River.
Hail Hail
Emergency Manager reports 1-inch to 1.25-inch hail within Lake Bemidji State Park. Additional damage included small branches broken off trees. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Public reports half-dollar-sized hail, with damage to boat gauges caused by the hail. Time estimated based on radar.
Hail Hail
Report of very heavy rains and lots of pea size hail, with a few up to nickel size. Report posted via social media. Time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Received a public report of a few large 3 to 5 inch branches broken down.
Hail Hail
Hail across Northern Cormant Township, up to quarter size.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail covering the ground, reported by law enforcement.
Hail Hail
Highway 72 covered in quarter-sized hail.
Hail Hail
Quarter-sized hail covering Highway 89, just south of the casino.
Hail Hail
Quarter to half-dollar size hail was noted just off of Rainy River Road NW, west of Malcolm, In the Red Lake Wildlife Management area. Large hail occurred off and on over a 20-minute period.
Hail Hail
Last of multiple waves of large hail, as reported by the public near Rainy River Road NW.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large branches were blown down, causing damage to shingles and siding of a home. Report was posted via social media, with time estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Peak wind was measured by a RAWS station. Time adjusted based on other nearby wind sensor readings.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Received a report of several large tree branches broken.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Received a report of large tree branches blown down. Power outage was reported near Clearwater Lake. Time estimated based on radar.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 11 | 1 |
| 2022 | 33 | 1 |
| 2021 | 22 | 3 |
| 2020 | 19 | 1 |
| 2019 | 21 | 1 |
| 2018 | 37 | 5 |
| 2017 | 17 | 1 |
| 2016 | 26 | 2 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 |
| 2011 | 23 | 0 |
| 2010 | 23 | 2 |
| 2009 | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 1 |
| 2007 | 22 | 1 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 2 |
| 2004 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 18 | 2 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 64 | 9 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 25 | 0 |
| 1998 | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 2 |
| 1996 | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 | 0 |
| 1983 | 8 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1979 | 3 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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