Meeker County, Minnesota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1956 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
26
Tornado reports
188
Hail reports
11
Floods since 1996
532
All events
0
Deaths
$13.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Meeker County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 25 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.
The storm complex moved into Meeker County, producing a 4 to 5 mile wide swath of damage from northwest to southeast across the county. The most severe damage was in Grove City and Litchfield. The Grove City High School auditorium roof collapsed, and light towers and other struct…
Hail Hail
A storm spotter located on the Kandiyohi/Meeker County line measured half-dollar (1.25 inches) to golf ball size (1.75 inches) hail 2 miles SW of Rosendale.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Photo measurement of spikey 2-inch diameter hail 2 miles east of Cosmos.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long duration winter weather event produced two rounds of rain/freezing rain/snow mix which lasted several hours each. CoCoRaHS observers in neighboring counties reported a light glaze of ice on flat non-paved surfaces.
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 20 mph with frequent gusts over 25 mph. The 2-day snowfall estimates ranged from about 5 to 8 inches throughout the county, with the highest report being 7.…
High Wind High Wind
Strong northwest winds were sustained around 30 to 40 mph overnight, with frequent gusts over 45 mph. A max wind gust of 53 mph was recorded at KLJF around 4:30am.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at KLJF reported several on and off hours of freezing precipitation and light snow. There was also thunder reported at times when the freezing precipitation was falling on the evening of the 6th.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS station located at the Litchfield Municipal Airport observed approximately an hour of freezing rain. There was less than one tenth of ice accretion but did make travel conditions incredibly slippery.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall with rates near one inch per hour produced 3 to 6 inches across the southern half of the county. CoCoRaHS observers in Dassel measured 5.6 inches, 5.6 inches in Litchfield, and 2.6 inches 2 miles WSW of Eden Valley.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
KLJF reported wind gusts as high as 25 mph during the early evening as air temperatures dropped from -15F to -20F overnight. The lowest measured wind chill was -47F at 11PM on the 22nd.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The combination of falling snow and breezy winds resulted in winter storm conditions throughout the county. Snowfall totals ranged from 5 to 7 inches. Surface visibilities reported at KLJF in Litchfield dropped to 1 mile or less for several hours, and winds gusted to around 25 to…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at Litchfield Municipal Airport reported a short period of freezing rain. Icy conditions likely existed in the southern region of the county as nearby CoCoRaHS observers in NW Renville and NE McLeod Counties reported a light glaze of ice on horizontal surfaces.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Approximately 3 to 5 inches of snow fell across the county. CoCoRaHS observers measured 4.7 inches of snow 2 miles WSW of Eden Valley, 4.4 inches in Litchfield, and 3.2 inches in Dassel. Additionally, the AWOS station located at the Litchfield Airport reported one-half mile of vi…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were estimated around 2 to 4 inches. The highest report was 3.8 inches in Dassel. 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 2 to 4 inches were estimated across the extreme northern portion of the county, and wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph were measured throughout the event…
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Multiple trees down in Litchfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down in Cosmos.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Many trees damaged and stripped of leaves.
Hail Hail
Multiple reports of quarter sized hail south of Dassel.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph downed powerlines 4 miles north of Cosmos.
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 across the northwestern portion of the county. The highest reported snowfall total was 10.0 inches 2 miles WSW of Eden Valley.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Several hours of light freezing rain resulted in accumulations around 0.1 to 0.2 inches of flat ice across the county. Additional snow accumulations around up to 1 inch fell on top of the ice resulted in hazardous travel conditions Saturday into Sunday.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A couple hours with wind chill below -40 observed at KLJF.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The AWOS located at the Litchfield Municipal Airport recorded an extreme wind chill of -41 degrees.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Four to seven inches of snow was measured across the county. The highest snowfall measurement was 7.2 inches in Dassel, MN.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A band of 1 to 2.5 inches fell across the county. 2.2 inches of snow was measured in Dassel, MN.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A band of 2 to 4 inches fell across the eastern part of the county. 4.3 inches of snow was measured 0.4 miles S of Dassel, MN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County dispatch reported a tree down near the intersection of Hwy-24 and 285th St.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed report, time estimated from radar. Two trees were down across roads.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Delayed report, time estimated from radar. Tree down across road.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report provided via spotter network of quarter size hail.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several dozen trees were downed or broken. A few landed on top of houses and sheds.
Sheriff's Office reported that a large pole barn had its roof blown off with all sides collapsing, resulting in one injury.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 7 to 11 inches of heavy wet snow and 35 mph wind gusts. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 11.1 inches of snow in Dassel, MN.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four to six inches of heavy snow fell across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer 1 mile WNW of Watkins, MN recorded 6 inches of snow.
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 three hours. The AWOS station located in Litchfield, MN recorded an apparent temperature of 108F at 6:15 PM (CST).
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A trained spotter located in Hutchinson spotted a funnel cloud to the west and southwest.
Hail Hail
A photo of hail next to a ruler measured 3.75 inches with the largest stone near Hwy 15. There was damage to the siding on the west side of the house.
Hail Hail
A picture of hail next to a ruler on social media showed hail slightly larger than 3 inches.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Part of a roof was blown off a barn. Several trees at the farm were also broken or tipped over.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 |
| 2016 | 21 | 2 |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 |
| 2014 | 12 | 0 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 |
| 2012 | 15 | 0 |
| 2011 | 31 | 0 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 1 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 | 18 | 0 |
| 2003 | 14 | 1 |
| 2002 | 28 | 0 |
| 2001 | 20 | 1 |
| 2000 | 7 | 1 |
| 1999 | 11 | 0 |
| 1998 | 15 | 1 |
| 1997 | 27 | 3 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 7 | 3 |
| 1990 | 4 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 |
| 1983 | 13 | 0 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 3 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 0 |
| 1969 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 3 | 1 |
| 1956 | 1 | 0 |
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