Clearwater County, Minnesota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1959 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
121
Hail reports
15
Floods since 1996
247
All events
0
Deaths
$3.5M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Clearwater County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 22 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.
Tornado EFU Tornado
As a supercell tracked over rural Clearwater County south of Bagley after several attempts and funnel cloud reports earlier in the lifecycle of the storm a brief ground circulation was noted to the northwest of Upper Rice Lake. No damage was noted from the storm chaser that repor…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down and broken tree branches in Shelvin, MN. Time estimated by radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Ground survey and high resolution satellite confirmed a long swath of widespread destructive straight-line winds estimated between 80 and 90 mph starting across south central Clearwater County north of Highway 200 and south of Highway 2. The swath was 8 miles at its widest and ea…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
High resolution satellite imagery reveals numerous swaths of significant tree damage in portions of southern Clearwater County MN. This includes one noteworthy area of widespread tree destruction near Long Lost Lake, particularly south and east of the lake. Maximum wind estimated…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Public reports medium-sized branches down and pea-sized hail 3 NE Clearbrook. Wind speed estimated.
Hail Hail
Public reports quarter sized hail in Shevlin.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Public reports a foot of standing water on HWY 92 S of Bagley.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Law Enforcement reports flash flooding with a squad car under water.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Small tree downed in addition to pea-sized hail and very heavy rain. Time estimated from radar.
Hail Hail
Social media report of quarter-size hail.
Hail Hail
Report of quarter sized hail relayed via Facebook.
Hail Hail
Received a public report of quarter-sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several pine and poplar trees were blown down along MN200. Time was estimated based on radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large trees were blown down in northern Sinclair Township.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Peak wind was measured at a personal weather station. Dime to quarter sized hail fell for a short period of time.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several pine and poplar trees were snapped or uprooted along CR2, from southeast Bear Creek Township into eastern Itasca Township. Time estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.
Hail Hail
Received a report of quarter-sized hail and strong winds.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Minnesota HWY 1 and BIA 19. Time estimated based on radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Highway 92 south of Highway 2 was closed off due to debris jams and flooding near the Clearwater River Bridge, and for a short distance upriver along the Clearwater River and the confluence of the Walker Brook.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several tree branches were blown down.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Fields and farm access roads were flooded across southeast Copley and southern Shevlin townships. Street flooding was reported in Shevlin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees were blown down, one falling on a house. A garage and barn were also damaged.
Hail Hail
The hail fell near the Shooting Star Casino.
Hail Hail
The hail fell along highway 113.
Hail Hail
The hail fell near the main lodge.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A small tree was blown down in town.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Numerous large branches were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were snapped in a grove.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree limbs were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several large branches were blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were blown down.
Hail Hail
Large hail damaged crops across central Windsor Township.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Most of the hail was 0.25 to 0.50 inches in diameter.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Very heavy rain and strong winds were reported along with pea to marble sized hail.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A tree was blown down across a road in Itasca State Park.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Tornado EF1 Tornado
This storm began 3 miles north-northeast of Fosston (in Polk County) at 1151 pm CDT. This tornado tracked intermittently from 3 miles north-northeast of Fosston to 9 miles north-northeast of Leonard (in Clearwater County), a total of about 26 miles. Hundreds of trees were damaged…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Pine trees were blown down.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The hail fell with very heavy rain.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A four wheel utility wagon was flipped over by the strong wind.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large tree branches were blown down at a campground.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported at a farmstead. A wind sensor measured 55 mph winds before a power outage knocked it out.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 2 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 | 11 | 1 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 | 11 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 | 2 |
| 2001 | 14 | 2 |
| 2000 | 10 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 4 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 1 |
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