Lac Qui Parle 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.
16
Tornado reports
144
Hail reports
17
Floods since 1996
505
All events
0
Deaths
$3.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Lac Qui Parle County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 16 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
Reports of both trees and powerlines down in Madison. The AWOS station located at the Lac Qui Parle County airport measured a 78mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Partial roof damage to a building on south side of town. A small utility shed also damaged. The AWOS station located at the Lac Qui Parle County airport measured a 78mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Strong thunderstorm winds downed trees and powerlines in Dawson. The AWOS station located at the Lac Qui Parle County airport measured a 78mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
AWOS station located at the Lac Qui Parle County airport in Madison measured a 78mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station 4 miles NE of Marietta measured an 83mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Visibilities were dramatically reduced, reaching below 1/2 mile at times, as heavy snow fell and sustained winds were 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts over 30 mph. The 2-day snowfall estimates ranged from about 6 to 8 inches throughout the county. The DOT also issued a travel adv…
High Wind High Wind
Strong northwest winds were sustained around 35 to 50 mph overnight, with frequent gusts over 50 mph. A max wind gust of 66 mph was recorded at KAQP around 1:30am.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at KDXX reported several on and off hours of freezing precipitation and light snow from the morning of the 6th into the morning of the 7th. There was also thunder reported at times when the freezing precipitation was falling on the evening of the 6th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A narrow band of snow produced 1 to 3 inches across the county with higher amounts occurring in the eastern portion of the county. The highest CoCoRaHS snowfall measurement of 2.7 inches was recorded 5 miles SW of Montevideo.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
KDXX reported wind gusts as high as 25 mph overnight as air temperatures dropped from -15F to -20F. The lowest measured wind chill was -45F at 1AM on the 23rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The combination of very strong winds and light snow showers resulted in reduced visibility from blowing snow. Occasional near blizzard conditions were reported at the height of the storm. The AWOS at KDXX noted visibility as low as 1/4 mile and wind gusts between 30 to 40 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong winds gusting to 40 mph and scattered snow showers resulted in periodic reductions in visibility as low as a 1/4 mile at times. The worst conditions were during the afternoon.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong winds gusting to 40 mph and scattered snow showers resulted in periodic reductions in visibility as low as a 1/2 mile at times. Total snow accumulation was under an inch.
Blizzard Blizzard
The combination of falling snow and strong winds resulted in blizzard conditions throughout the county. Surface visibilities dropped to 1/4 mile or less for several hours at the RWIS site near Dawson, and winds gusted around 35 to 40 mph at KGDB in Granite Falls while snow was fa…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were estimated around 2 to 5 inches. The snow was generally light and fluffy, and fell over a period longer than 24 hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A combination of heavy snow and strong winds impacted the county Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. Snowfall amounts around 1 to 4 inches were estimated across the county, and wind gusts around 35 to 50 mph were measured throughout the event at Lac Qui Parle County Airport…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station MN059 T.h.212 - Marietta - Mp 1 measured a 57 kt wind gust at 3:40am and 3:45am LST.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Mostly nickel sized hail but a few quarters also reported.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A brief tornado was reported by somebody with a fire department, but there were no photos provided nor any reports of damage. Satellite imagery did not show any path or damage, and nobody else spotted a tornado. With the uncertainty, this was most likely a funnel cloud.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado developed over a field and moved toward a home where it knocked down a couple trees and produced some other tree damage. Four different videos from various locations enabled determination of its track to the east, as it moved over more fields before dissipating. The m…
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Many county and township roadways were washed out and damaged from the round of storms on June 28th.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An estimated 5 to 10 inches of snow fall across the county, with the bulk of the snow falling on April 2nd in the northwestern portion of the county. The highest reported snowfall total was 5.5 inches in Montevideo.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Several hours of light freezing rain resulted in accumulations up to 0.1 inch of flat ice. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches fell on top of the ice resulted in hazardous travel conditions Saturday into Sunday. The worst conditions were primarily in the eastern portion …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Roughly an inch of snow fell across the county with light ice accumulations. Gusty winds over 25 mph combined with heavy snowfall rates resulted in brief whiteout conditions throughout the morning.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -43 during the morning at the MNDOT RWIS site near Dawson and -42 during the morning at the MNDOT RWIS site near Marietta.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 3 to 5.5 inches of snowfall fell across the county, based on surrounding reports.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Interpolated snowfall analysis from CoCoRaHS reports showed four to five inches accumulation across the county.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
The hail measurement was provided by a broadcast meteorologist. Time estimated via radar.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 6 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow and 35 mph wind gusts across much of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers measured two to four inches of snow that fell across the county.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The ASOS Station located at the Lac Qui Parle county airport near Madison recorded a cold wind chill temperature of -27 degrees.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The Madison airport observed a wind chill of -38 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winds gusted to 37 mph at the Madison airport, with blowing snow and reduced visibilities.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts of 5.3 and 5.0 inches were measured in the eastern half of the county near Montevideo. Snowfall was higher to the west, and there was a 6.5 inch report just south of the county line in Yellow Medicine county. Extrapolating this northward supports at least 6 inche…
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Ice accumulations brought down a few powerlines and one tree limb fell on a powerline.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A brief rain wrapped tornado was spotted in an open field for approximately 45 seconds.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Warm environmental temperatures in the mid 90s combined with high dewpoint values in the upper 70s caused high heat indices exceeding 105F for approximately six hours. The AWOS station located in Madison, MN recorded an apparent temperature of 118F at 5:35 PM (CST).
Hail Hail
CoCoRaHS observer recorded quarter size hail 4 miles WSW of Watson, MN. This cell would continue northward across county lines into Chippewa County before weakening.
Tornado EFU Tornado
A weak tornado develop north of Madison in Lac Qui Parle county. There were several images of this tornado on social media, but no reports of damage.
Flood Flood
A combination of record setting seasonal snowfall, high snow water equivalent values, and rapid snow melt led to low lying areas, ditches, and ravines across the county to flood for a prolonged period of time. Road infrastructure such as bridges, gravel roads, and culverts experi…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This is a continuation of the winter storm that began on March 31. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and MNDOT road conditions, this event verified at 2200 CST on March 31. Light snow and strong winds lasted into the early morning hours of April 01 before le…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and MNDOT road conditions, this event verified at 2200 CST. Snow continued to fall during the early mornin…
Blizzard Blizzard
A band of rain changed over to snow, with visibility dropping to 1/4 mile. Northwest winds increased as the snow was ending, and temperatures fell below freezing. This led to icy roads with significant blowing snow. Several roads were closed in the county, including Hwy 212.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
No official snow measurements in this county, but there were two reports of 6.0 and 6.5 inches over a 24 hour period just across the border in eastern South Dakota. A Winter Storm Warning was in effect, but it did not verify.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved across the county. Sustained winds increased out of the northeast near 20-25 mph with gusts near 30 mph per the Madison Airport ASOS observations. Across the county, Interpolated Snowfall Analysis using the National Gridded Snowfall Analysis (NGSA) ma…
Blizzard Blizzard
County Sheriffs reported that numerous calls were received for stranded motorists. Blowing snow and practically zero visibility was said to have lasted several hours. Madison Airport AWOS recorded a 58mph gust at 1:35 AM.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 1 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 2 |
| 2022 | 29 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 14 | 3 |
| 2009 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | 26 | 0 |
| 2007 | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 | 25 | 1 |
| 2005 | 20 | 2 |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 | 27 | 1 |
| 2001 | 19 | 0 |
| 2000 | 10 | 1 |
| 1999 | 17 | 0 |
| 1998 | 12 | 0 |
| 1997 | 26 | 0 |
| 1996 | 22 | 0 |
| 1994 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | 6 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 | 5 | 0 |
| 1981 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
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