Martin County, Minnesota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1951 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
23
Tornado reports
140
Hail reports
22
Floods since 1996
524
All events
0
Deaths
$5.3M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Martin County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 23 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.
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 …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
MNDot Road observation site recorded a wind gust of 67 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 65 mph downed multiple trees on Clear Lake. There was also a report of storage shed blown into the lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed three large trees in the town of Ceylon.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Estimated thunderstorm wind gusts of 65 mph snapped a large cottonwood tree which ended up falling and doing damage to a fence.
Tornado EFU Tornado
This short, rope tornado was confirmed by law enforcement and a trained spotter. The tornado briefly touched down between Fairmont and Northrup, north of mile marker 99 along I-90. It crossed open fields and appeared to not hit any damage indicators.
Hail Hail
Blizzard Blizzard
KFRM measured visibilities at or below 1/4 mile for several hours as heavy snow fell and sustained winds were 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts over 35 mph. The 2-day snowfall estimates ranged from about 5 to 7 inches throughout the county, with the highest report being 6.1 inches…
High Wind High Wind
Strong northwest winds were sustained around 35 to 45 mph overnight, with frequent gusts over 50 mph. A max wind gust of 62 mph was recorded at KFRM around 3:00am.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at KFRM reported several on and off hours of freezing precipitation and light snow during the evening of the 6th into the morning of the 7th. A CoCoRaHS observer reported freezing precipitation with ice accretion around 0.08 to 0.1 of an inch. There was also thunder repo…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall measurements ranged between 1 to 2 inches across the county with the highest amounts likely occurring in the northeastern portion of the county. A CoCoRaHS observer in Fairmont measured 1.1 inches of snowfall.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
KFRM reported wind gusts as high as 25 mph during the evening as air temperatures dropped from -10F to -19F overnight. The lowest measured wind chill was -45F at 6AM 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 KFRM noted visibility as low as 1/2 mile and wind gusts between 35 to 45 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong winds gusting to 45 mph and scattered snow showers resulted in periodic reductions in visibility as low as a 1/4 mile at times, though generally around 1 to 2 miles.
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. The worst conditions were during the morning of the 17th. Total snowfall accumulation was under an inch.
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…
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 1 |
| 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 | 15 | 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 |
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