Chisago County, Minnesota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1954 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
19
Tornado reports
93
Hail reports
6
Floods since 1996
364
All events
0
Deaths
$7.2M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Chisago County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 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.
Widespread hail damage to houses, barns, outbuildings, vehicles, and crops. Hail size was estimated. Some hail did not melt until the next morning.
Numerous cars and structures damaged.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report of large hail provided via Facebook.
Hail Hail
Half dollar hail near the intersection of Highway 8 and Olinda Trail.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long duration winter weather event which produced two rounds of precipitation. The first round produced mixed precipitation across the county. The second round fell as mostly wet heavy snow that melted on contact with the ground. Snow accumulations amounted to an inch or less a…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The combination of heavy falling snow and sustained winds near 15 to 20 mph with frequent gusts over 25 mph resulted in low visibilities and impacted travel. The 2-day snowfall reports ranged from about 5 to 9 inches throughout the county, with the highest report being 8.6 inches…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
KROS reported wind gusts as high as 25 mph during the early evening as air temperatures dropped from -15F to -25F overnight. The lowest measured wind chill was -42F at 4:30AM on the 23rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at KROS reported several hours of freezing precipitation mainly falling during the early morning hours of the 6th. Several CoCoRaHS observers reported light ice accumulation overnight, especially on trees, driveways, and walkways.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Several CoCoRaHS observers reported a mixture of sleet, snow, and light freezing rain that resulted in a glaze of ice throughout the county, including in North Branch, Chisago City, Rush City, Lindstrom, and Stacy.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The combination of falling snow and breezy winds resulted in winter storm conditions throughout the county. Snowfall reports ranged from 4 to 6, and the highest report was 6.0 inches near Chisago City. Surface visibilities reported at KROS dropped to 1 mile or less for several ho…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at Rush City reported several hours of freezing drizzle while temperatures were at or below freezing. Multiple CoCoRaHS observers reported light icing on roads and sidewalks.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Between 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 6.1 inches 4 miles ESE of Grandy, 5.5 inches 3 miles NE of Rush City, and 5.2 inches 2 miles W of Harris.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were estimated around 3 to 5 inches.The highest report was 4.8 inches 1 mile E of Lindstrom. The snow was generally light and fluffy, and fell over a period longer than 24 hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts around 4 to 6.5 inches were reported across the county. The largest report was 6.5 inches from Rush City. Winds also increased late Tuesday night, with gusts up to 25 mph measured at Rush City Regional Airport.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A large tree snapped near its base in North Branch.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree was snapped near its base in North Branch.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers across the county measured 1 to 4 inches of snowfall. The highest snowfall total was 4.5 inches located in Rush City.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Several hours of light freezing rain resulted in accumulations around 0.1 to 0.2 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 4 to 7 inches of snowfall was measured across the county with the greatest amounts across the southeastern portion.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -32 at the Rush City Airport KROS.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 1.5 to 4 inches of snowfall was measured across the county. This highest report was 4.0 inches of snowfall near Rush City, MN.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 4 to 7 inches of light fluffy snow. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 7.0 inches of snow accumulation near Rush City.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The AWOS located at the Rush City Regional Airport recorded several hours of extreme wind chills with a minimum recording of -36 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An area of 2 to 5 inches fell across the county. 4.5 inches of snow was measured 3 miles NE of Rush City, MN.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A band of 2 to 5 inches fell across the county. 4.1 inches of snow was measured 1.1 miles ESE of Lindstrom, MN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Some trees were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of multiple trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees reported down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were downed near Almelund.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The hail damaged garage doors and the roof of a camper.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 8 to 14 inches of heavy wet snow and 35 mph wind gusts. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 14.7 inches of snow 5 miles SE of Stanchfield, MN.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Six to nine inches of snow was reported across the southern region of the county. Eight and a half inches of snow was measured in Lindstrom, MN.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A couple bands of snow moved through overnight and produced generally 1 to 5 inches of snow. Temperatures were below freezing, which led to icy roads.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There was a report of 4 to 6 inch branches and trees down in Center City.
Hail Hail
Delayed report of quarter to golfball size hail in Almelund Minnesota.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 |
| 2023 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 | 10 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 1 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 |
| 2008 | 11 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 | 16 | 1 |
| 2004 | 17 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 1 |
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 | 13 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 14 | 3 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 10 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1954 | 1 | 1 |
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