Dodge County, Minnesota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1957 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
22
Tornado reports
145
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
573
All events
1
Deaths
$17.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Dodge 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.
One person was killed in a two vehicle accident south of Blooming Prairie on the morning of February 7th. After the collision, one of the vehicles caught on fire. The roads were reported to be snow and ice covered at the time of the accident and the automated weather observing eq…
Rivers, creeks, and streams as well as low-lying areas throughout the county were flooded due to very heavy rainfall. At least 20 roads were closed across the county, while a few bridges were damaged and needed reconstruction. Specific road closures included State Highway 56, Sta…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Extreme heat moved into the region for the afternoon and early evening hours on June 29th bringing heat indices of 102 to 107 degrees across Dodge County. The highest heat index of 107 degrees was reported in Hayfield.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This weak tornado moved into Dodge County from Mower County, impacting mostly rural areas of Dodge County. This tornado damaged a grain silo and downed several trees before dissipating.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This weak tornado began in rural areas of southeast Dodge County and moved northeast before crossing into Olmsted County. This tornado mainly resulted in minor damage to trees and farm outbuildings along its path.
Hail Hail
Emergency management reported golf ball sized hail 1 mile west of Hayfield.
Hail Hail
Emergency management reported quarter sized hail 1 mile northeast of Hayfield.
Hail Hail
Emergency management reported quarter sized hail 1 mile south of Kasson.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported ping pong ball sized hail about 3 miles northeast of Rice Lake.
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball sized hail 2 miles northwest of Claremont. The report was relayed via mPING.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought snowfall totals between 8 and 14 inches to Dodge County. The highest reported snowfall total was 2 miles northeast of Kasson where 13.5 inches of snow was measured.
High Wind High Wind
Sustained wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph were prevalent across Dodge County with gusts nearing 70 mph during the morning hours on March 13th. The highest wind gust measured in the county was in Byron where a 69 mph gust was observed.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This very narrow snow band brought heavy snow to Dodge County with snowfall totals of 4 to 8 inches across the county. The highest reported snowfall total was in Hayfield where 8 inches was measured.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A period of extreme cold moved into the region late on January 22nd and continued into the morning hours on January 23rd. In Dodge County, dangerously cold wind chills of around 40 to 55 degrees below zero were observed during this period with a coldest observed wind chill in the…
Blizzard Blizzard
The combination of falling snow and wind gusts of around 40 to 50 mph resulted in very low visibilities during the afternoon and evening hours on December 28th in portions of Dodge County. During this period, a peak wind gust of 48 mph was observed at the department of transporta…
Blizzard Blizzard
The combination of falling snow and high winds led to a period of very low visibility during the afternoon and evening on December 18th. This resulted in numerous slide offs on Highway 56 in Dodge County. Snow accumulations were generally around an inch or less. Additionally, a p…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This significant winter storm brought between 6 and 8 inches of snow to Dodge County between November 28th and November 30th. The highest report in the county was in 4 miles northwest of Rock Dell where 7.7 inches was reported.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The mesonet station 2 miles east of Kasson observed a 74 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported numerous soft and hardwood trees down near Blooming Prairie.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dodge County emergency management reported numerous large tree branches snapped and large trees uprooted in Kasson. Some minor structure damage to homes along with downed power lines was also reported from resulting tree damage.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported quarter sized hail in Kasson.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail two and a half miles southwest of Eden, Minnesota.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported half dollar sized hail 3 miles south of Berne, Minnesota.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
This winter system brought near-blizzard conditions and snow to Dodge County on March 19th. Snowfall totals between 1 to 4 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 3.7 inches in near Hayfield. Additionally, a peak wind gust of 50 mph was observed at a Minnes…
Blizzard Blizzard
The combination of snow and strong winds allowed for visibilities to drop to a quarter mile or less resulting in blizzard conditions during the morning hours on March 5th in Dodge County. At the surface observation station in Byron, MN, a 52 mph peak wind gust was measured during…
High Wind High Wind
Strong winds persisted throughout much of the afternoon in Dodge County on February 28th with a measured peak wind gust of 59 mph at a Mesonet located 2 miles east of Kasson.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Minimum wind chills on the morning of February 18th fell to between 35 to 45 degrees below zero. The coldest observed wind chill in the county was 41 degrees below zero just east of Kasson.
A vehicle accident occurred on highway 14 near Kasson during the morning hours of February 8th. Between 1 to 2 inches of snow had fallen across the county on the 8th and snow covered roads were reported by Minnesota State Patrol at the time of the incident.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Dangerously cold wind chills began on the evening of the 20th and continued through noon on the 21st in Dodge County where values dropped to 35 to 45 degrees below zero. The coldest observed wind chill of 45 degrees below zero in the county was observed west of Byron, MN.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranging from 2 to 6 inches fell across Dodge County with this winter system. Localized amounts around 6 inches were observed near the eastern county border with amounts as high as 6.3 which was reported 2 miles east-southeast of Mantorville.
A vehicle slid and eventually rolled off the road on Highway 57 in Dodge County resulting in two non-life threatening injuries. Minnesota State Patrol observed snow and ice covered roads at the time of the incident. A mix of snow and freezing rain had been reported at the ASOS an…
High Wind High Wind
Sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph persisted throughout much of the afternoon and early evening hours across Dodge County on December 4th. Additionally, a peak non-thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph was measured by a Minnesota Department of Transportation weather observation station n…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Anomalously warm air temperatures and high humidity allowed the heat index to reach 111 degrees at the automated weather observation station at Dodge Center on August 26th.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a 58 mph wind gust south of Dodge Center.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a powerline blown down in Mantorville.
Hail Hail
The public reported dime sized hail near Kasson.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Local officials reported power poles down near Dodge Center.
Flood Flood
Significant rainfall later into June pushed Turtle Creek in western Austin into flood stage early on June 22nd. The river stage crested during the evening on June 22nd in moderate flood stage at 12.64 ft.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS at Dodge Center Airport (KTOB) reported a 61 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Emergency management reported power lines down and a semi truck blown over along Highway 16 and 220th Ave.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree damage was reported near Hayfield by emergency management.
Hail Hail
State officials reported quarter sized hail 4 miles north of Hayfield. Reported that hail was covering the ground.
Hail Hail
Law enforcement reported quarter sized hail 3 miles west northwest of Hayfield. Reported that hail was covering the ground.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Brief touchdown in open field. Witnessed by multiple sources and path documented via satellite imagery.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
Brief touchdown in open field. Witnessed by multiple sources and path documented via satellite imagery.
Hail Hail
The public reported half dollar sized hail near Hayfield.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Volunteer observers reported 4 to 6 of snowfall in Dodge County from March 23rd through March 24th with the highest total of 6.2 reported near Kasson and Rock Dell.
Dodge County Sheriff's Office reported a collision between a Freightliner semi-truck and Chevrolet Traverse on Minnesota State Highway 56 near Hayfield on the morning of January 29th near 11:00 AM. Nearby automated weather observations reported fog with visibility below 1 statue …
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 2 |
| 2023 | 23 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 15 | 1 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 39 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2013 | 11 | 1 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2010 | 36 | 3 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 |
| 2008 | 17 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 | 13 | 0 |
| 2004 | 17 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 |
| 1998 | 17 | 0 |
| 1997 | 13 | 2 |
| 1996 | 19 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 5 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 1 |
| 1971 | 3 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 14 | 2 |
| 1967 | 3 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 3 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
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