Mower 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.
34
Tornado reports
156
Hail reports
85
Floods since 1996
732
All events
9
Deaths
$51.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Mower County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 33 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.
Two people were killed and two more were injured in a single vehicle accident on Interstate 90 near Dexter. Light snow fell during the evening of February 12th followed by northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph into the morning of the 13th. This created some blowing and drifting snow an…
A two vehicle accident east of Austin resulted in the death of one person. The two vehicles collided at an intersection that was reported by the state police to snow and ice covered. The automated weather observing equipment at the Austin airport reported several hours of light s…
One person was killed in a two vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 63 north of Racine. The accident occurred on slippery roads created by drifting snow from southeast winds of 20 to 25 mph. The driver of a semi-truck lost control on the slippery roads and hit another vehicle broadsi…
The driver of a car was killed when the car was struck by a semi-truck. The driver of the semi-truck lost control of his vehicle on icy roads created by occasional freezing rain that had fallen during the early morning hours of February 11th.
The driver of a vehicle was killed when he was unable to stop on an icy road and slid into the path of an approaching train. The accident occurred on County Road 4 south of Austin on February 2nd.
One person was killed in a car accident, on U.S. Highway 63, that occurred when the visibility was reduced by fog. The automated weather observing equipment at the Austin airport reported visibilities at or below 1 mile from the early morning of the 29th into the evening of the 3…
A nine-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate 90 in the northeast part of Mower County. Law enforcement officials reported near white-out conditions at the time of the accident. Winds were gusting to around 45 mph and causing considerable blowing snow. Six people were injured and a…
This EF2 tornado formed southwest of Taopi and quickly intensified and caused significant damage in Taopi. Most buildings were damaged and 10 were destroyed. Cars were tossed, grain bins destroyed, and numerous trees and power lines downed. Two people were injured seeking shelter…
A tornado caused damage on the north and northeast side of the city of Austin. Specific reports included minor tree damage, as well as debris blown into fences and bent poles on the northwest side of Austin. Several power poles were snapped off or bent along Highway 218 on the no…
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Extreme heat moved into the region for the afternoon and early evening hours on June 29th bringing heat indices of 104 to 114 degrees across Mower County. The highest heat index in the county of 114 degrees was reported in Lyle.
Hail Hail
The public reported penny sized roughly 3 miles west of Elkton. The report was relayed via mPING.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail near Adams.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported a 63 mph wind gust near Austin.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS at Austin Municipal Airport reported a 61 mph wind gust.
Tornado EF0 Tornado
This weak tornado began just south of the Dodge and Mower County line before moving into Dodge County.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail 1 mile east of Dexter.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter storm brought snowfall totals of 4 to 7 inches across Mower County. The highest reported snowfall total was 2 miles southeast of Waltham where 7 inches was measured.
High Wind High Wind
Sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph were common during the morning hours on March 13th with gusts nearing 70 mph in Mower County. The highest observed gust in the county was at the Minnesota Department of Transportation Observing Station in Lyle which recorded a wind gust of 69 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This very narrow snow band brought heavy snow to portions of Mower County with snowfall totals ranging from 3 to 8 inches. The highest snowfall total reported in the county was 8 inches in Racine.
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 Mower 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 55 mph resulted in very low visibilities during the afternoon and evening hours on December 28th in portions of Mower County. During this period, a peak wind gust of 56 mph was observed at the department of transporta…
The combination of falling snow and high winds led to a period of very low visibility during the afternoon and evening on December 18th. Snow accumulations were generally around an inch or less. Additionally, a peak wind gust of 52 mph was observed at a Minnesota Department of Tr…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This significant winter storm brought between 7 and 10 inches of snow to Mower County between November 28th and November 30th. The highest report in the county was 2 miles west-southwest of Mapleview where 9.4 inches was reported.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain during the middle of August allowed the Turtle Creek at Austin to rise into flood stage during the morning on August 18th. The site crested at 11.54 ft in minor flood stage during the afternoon on August 18th before falling below flood stage during the early evening on…
Flood Flood
Heavy rain during the middle of August allowed Dobbins Creek at Austin to rise into flood stage during the afternoon on August 18th. The site crested at 11.94 ft in minor flood stage during the afternoon on August 18th before falling below flood stage during the early evening tha…
Flood Flood
Heavy rain during the middle of August allowed the Cedar River at Lansing to rise into flood stage during the afternoon on August 17th. The site crested at 18.33 ft in minor flood stage during the late afternoon on August 17th before falling below flood stage during the early eve…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The mesonet station 4 miles north of Lyle reported a 58 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The public reported downed trees 2 miles northwest of Ramsey.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A mesonet station 4 miles north-northeast of Lyle measured a 65 mph wind gust.
Flood Flood
Heavy rainfall throughout the month of June resulted in the Cedar River at Lansing rising into flood stage during the evening hours on June 26th and then reaching a crest in minor flood stage of 18.74 feet later that night. The river stage then fell below flood stage during the e…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Mesonent station at Dexter on Interstate 90 measured a peak wind gust of 69 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Law enforcement reported trees down in Grand Meadow.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A trained spotter reported healthy pine trees snapped at the trunk at the cemetery in Dexter.
Flood Flood
Heavy rain throughout the first half of June resulted in the Cedar River at Lansing reaching flood stage during the overnight on June 16th before reaching a crest of 18.61 feet during the early morning hours on June 17th in minor flood stage. The river then fell below flood stage…
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball sized hail in the city of Austin.
Hail Hail
The public reported ping pong ball sized hail 3 miles southeast of Varco.
Hail Hail
The public reported quarter sized hail 3 miles east-northeast of Lyle.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Broadcast media relayed photos of fallen large trees and tree limbs near Austin.
Hail Hail
The public reported penny sized hail in the city of Austin. The report was relayed via mPing.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This winter system brought near-blizzard conditions and heavy snow to Mower County on March 19th. Snowfall totals between 4 to 8 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 7.5 inches in Grand Meadow. Additionally, a peak wind gust of 51 mph was observed at a M…
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 Mower County. At the surface observation station near Lyle, MN, a peak wind gust of 52 mph was measured la…
High Wind High Wind
Strong winds persisted throughout much of the afternoon in Mower County on February 28th with a measured peak wind gust of 58 mph at a Mesonet located 4 miles north of Lyle.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 1 |
| 2025 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024 | 29 | 2 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 1 |
| 2021 | 25 | 2 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 34 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 |
| 2013 | 28 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 40 | 0 |
| 2009 | 15 | 2 |
| 2008 | 34 | 0 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 |
| 2006 | 21 | 0 |
| 2005 | 14 | 2 |
| 2004 | 19 | 4 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 | 8 | 0 |
| 2001 | 19 | 2 |
| 2000 | 17 | 0 |
| 1999 | 15 | 0 |
| 1998 | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 | 11 | 0 |
| 1996 | 8 | 0 |
| 1995 | 7 | 3 |
| 1994 | 8 | 0 |
| 1992 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 1 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 |
| 1978 | 5 | 0 |
| 1977 | 5 | 0 |
| 1976 | 4 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 3 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 2 | 2 |
| 1969 | 3 | 0 |
| 1968 | 4 | 1 |
| 1967 | 4 | 1 |
| 1966 | 3 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1964 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962 | 2 | 0 |
| 1961 | 4 | 1 |
| 1960 | 3 | 0 |
| 1959 | 6 | 2 |
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