Martin storm history
Storm events recorded in Martin, Minnesota between 1950 and 2025.
509
Total events
22
Tornadoes
138
Hail
22
Floods
0
Deaths
$5.3M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
A NWS Storm survey confirmed an EF1 tornado developed just west of the City of Granada, and tracked eastward for 5.3 miles as it moved into Faribault County. The average width was 220 yards and damaged several homes in Granada, before moving across farmland to the east. Numerous …
Blizzard Blizzard
The combination of falling snow and strong winds resulted in blizzard conditions throughout the county. Surface visibilities reported at KFRM in Fairmont dropped to 1/4 mile or below for several hours, and winds gusted around 40 to 50 mph while snow was falling throughout much of…
Blizzard Blizzard
Light snow combined with strong 40 to 50 mph wind gusts caused blowing snow and whiteout conditions for multiple hours. The AWOS station located at Fairmont Municipal Airport recorded a 49 mph wind gust.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell across the county during the afternoon and evening hours. Snowfall rates forced visibilities to fall to one half mile at times at the Fairmont Municipal Airport and 3.1 inches were measured 1 mile SE of Fairmont.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Persistent light snow lasted for over 24 hours, with strong winds gusting to 35 mph near the end of the event. Snowfall totals across the county were reported around 8 to 11 inches. The highest report was 10.5 inches 1 mile S of Fairmont.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The Emergency Manager reported flooding in Dunnell with several homes having water up to 4 inches deep in basements. There was damage a waste water facility as well. Several gravel roads were damaged including in Jay Township and Lake Fremont Township.
Blizzard Blizzard
An estimated 1 to 6 inches of snow fell across the county with the highest amounts in the southeast portion. Frequent gusts over 35 mph and heavy snowfall rates resulted in several hours of 1/4 mile visibility or less. These conditions resulted in hazardous travel with public wor…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS at Fairmont AP, KFRM, measured a wind gust of 58 mph.
Blizzard Blizzard
An estimated 4 to 7 inches of snow fell across the county. Frequent gusts over 35 mph and heavy snowfall rates resulted in several hours of 3/4 mile visibility or less. These conditions resulted in many roads becoming impassable or completely closed (including I-90) Tuesday eveni…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Several hours with wind chill ranging from -38 to -35 observed at KFRM each morning. Also, the wind chill dropped to -41 during the morning of the 18th at the MNDOT RWIS site near Welcome.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The AWOS located at the Fairmont Municipal Airport recorded several hours of extreme wind chills with a minimum recording of -38 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Interpolated snowfall analysis from CoCoRaHS reports showed two to three inches accumulation across the county.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total of 4 to 5 inches of rain fell from multiple rounds of thunderstorms. CoCoRaHS observers measured 5.20 inches near Truman.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by a MNDOT Road Weather Information System.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few large trees were down in Fairmont.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by a MNDOT Road Weather Information System.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A tornado touched down on Hall Lake and moved northeast. Numerous photos with locations enabled this to be a virtual survey. The photos are not able to be shared on this site. The beginning of the path was estimated based on photos of the tornado over Hall Lake. Two pontoons were…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
This wind gust was measured at KFRM airport on the 356 pm CDT observation. The sustained wind was measured at 36 mph. This was likely rear flank downdraft in the wake of the tornado. The previous observation had been at 349 pm.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail razed a bean field, which had to be replanted.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Multiple bands consisting of rain mixed with snow moved through and produced generally 1 to 2 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The Fairmont airport observed a wind chill of -43 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winds gusted to 43 mph at the Fairmont airport, with blowing snow and reduced visibilities.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A dusting to a half inch of snow fell across the county.
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 four hours. The AWOS Station located in Fairmont, MN recorded an apparent temperature of 117F at 4:55 PM (CST).
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail the size of quarters fell at the fairgrounds along with gusty winds that nearly blew away tents during an event.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Precipitation started as rain and changed over to snow, with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation. Northwest winds increased as well with falling temperatures which led to blowing snow and icy roads.
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 St. James Airport ASOS observations. Fairmont ASOS was inactive during this storm. Across the county, Interpolated Snowfall Analysis using …
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
A band of heavy snow lifted up from Iowa and produced 5 to 6 inches across the county, with a few locations picking up close to 7 inches in the southern part of the county. Most of the snow fell between midnight and 6 AM on the 19th.
Ice Storm Ice Storm
Social media showed a few pictures of icing. Calls to dispatch centers revealed there were a few power outages, and at least 1/4 inch of ice on a fence.
Blizzard Blizzard
About 15 to 20 cars went in the ditch after the roads were closed. Eight of these vehicles needed law enforcement assistance, and the hotel handed out vouchers to those that needed shelter. (The Salvation Army gave vouchers in advance of the storm.) A lot of county roads had 4 to…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Many hours with wind chill ranging from -41 to -35. The strongest winds were recorded at 2:00 PM on 12/23 with a gust of 53 mph at the Fairmont Municipal Airport in Fairmont, MN.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Extrapolation from observations in neighboring counties supports 4-7 of snow, with the highest amounts across the southern part of the county. CoCoRaHS report of 4 inches fell in central Martin County near Fairmont, MN.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Several temperature gauges measured heat indices between 105 and 110 degrees during the afternoon and evening hours.
Hail Hail
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down north of Ceylon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A few trees were blown down near Northrop.
High Wind High Wind
Several wind sensors across Martin County reported sustained winds in excess of 45 mph, with gusts near 55 mph at times.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
As the Arctic airmass shifted to the east, return flow developed and dropped wind chill values below -35F for several hours Wednesday morning.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Several sources across the county indicated that between 6 and 9 inches of snow fell.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 1 |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 1 |
| 2018 | 13 | 2 |
| 2017 | 8 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 |
| 2013 | 8 | 0 |
| 2012 | 9 | 1 |
| 2011 | 8 | 0 |
| 2010 | 35 | 1 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 19 | 0 |
| 2005 | 23 | 0 |
| 2004 | 26 | 0 |
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 14 | 1 |
| 2001 | 14 | 0 |
| 2000 | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 2 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
| 1996 | 25 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | 7 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 8 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 1 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | 2 | 0 |
| 1971 | 4 | 1 |
| 1968 | 5 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 3 | 1 |
| 1959 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 1 |
| 1957 | 1 | 1 |
| 1956 | 3 | 0 |
| 1953 | 1 | 1 |
| 1951 | 1 | 1 |