Renville County, Minnesota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1955 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
30
Tornado reports
187
Hail reports
27
Floods since 1996
639
All events
1
Deaths
$27.7M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Renville County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 30 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.
Flood waters slowly receded from excessive rainfall that occurred Tuesday morning. Numerous roads were impacted by the flood waters, especially south of Highway 212. An individual was found in a water-swollen drainage ditch, two days after his car was discovered submerged a mile …
A wide swath of wind originated in Kandiyohi County and swept across Meeker, Renville and McLeod Counties. Numerous trees were downed, sheds and outbuildings blown over, several barns were flattened, and grain bins blown over. About 50 farmsteads were damaged across an approximat…
This third tornado entered Renville County at 1845 CST and entered the city of Buffalo Lake, where damage was significant. Five people sustained minor injuries. Roofs were blown off the Lutheran Church, as well as a number of homes and businesses. Sheds and garages were blown dow…
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long duration winter weather event produced two rounds of a rain/snow/light freezing rain mix which lasted several hours each. A CoCoRaHS observer 9 NNE of Bird Island reported a light coating of snow.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Visibilities were dramatically reduced, reaching below 1 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 5 to 8 inches throughout the county, with the highest report being 7 in…
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 KOVL around 2:30am.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A narrow band of snow produced 2 to 5 inches across the county with higher amounts in the southern portion of the county. The highest CoCoRaHS snowfall measurement was 3.5 inches in Bird Island.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS station located at the Olivia Regional Airport observed approximately an hour of freezing rain. There was less than one tenth of ice accretion but did make the travel conditions incredibly slippery.
Blizzard Blizzard
The AWOS Station located at Olivia Regional Airport reported several hours of blizzard conditions with visibility less than one-quarter mile and a max wind gust of 44 mph. Additionally, Emergency Management reported significant visibility issues across the county with ten motoris…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Nearby KHCD in Hutchinson reported wind gusts as high as 25 mph overnight as air temperatures dropped from -15F to -20F. The lowest measured wind chill was -46F at 11PM on the 22nd.
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 KOVL noted visibility as low as 1/2 mile and wind gusts between 30 to 40 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. The worst conditions were during the afternoon.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong winds gusting to 35 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. The worst conditions were during the afternoon.
Blizzard Blizzard
The combination of falling snow and strong winds resulted in blizzard conditions throughout the county. Surface visibilities reported at KOVL in Olivia dropped to 1/4 mile or below for several hours, and winds gusted around 35 to 40 mph while snow was falling throughout much of t…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at Olivia Regional Airport reported an hour of light rain, however it froze on contact with the ground. A CoCoRaHS observer reported that icy surfaces in Olivia.
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 at Olivia Municipal Airport recorded a max wind gust of 49 mph with zero visibility.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS located at the Olivia Municipal Airport reported gusty winds near 30 mph and visibility falling below a half mile due to blowing snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were estimated around 3 to 6 inches.The highest report was 5.2 inches in Olivia. The snow was generally light and fluffy, and fell over a period longer than 24 hours.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A combination of snow and strong winds impacted the county Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Snowfall amounts around 1 to 3 inches were estimated across the county, and wind gusts around 35 to 45 mph were measured throughout the event at Olivia Regional Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
County dispatch reported a large tree down blocking the road. This was a delayed report, with time being estimated from radar.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Dispatch reported a large tree down blocking the road just northwest of Morton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Storm chaser reported numerous trees down in Renville.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Report of damage to several roads in Wang and Hawk Creek Townships, including one road closure. Many roads within the city of Renville reported standing water and basements quickly flooded with one reported over 5 feet deep. Emergency pumping operations were conducted in the city…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 65 mph downed a few trees and flipped over a semi on HWY 71 just north of Olivia, MN.
Hail Hail
Half dollar sized hail near CR11 north of Olivia.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Lots of nickel to quarter size hail north of Morton.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds downed powerlines on Hwy 5 south of Bird Island.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers across the county measured 3 to 5 inches of snowfall. The highest snowfall total was 4.8 inches located 2 miles WNW of Danube.
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 4 inches fell on top of the ice resulted in hazardous travel conditions Saturday into Sunday.
Blizzard Blizzard
An estimated 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across the county with the highest amounts in the western portion. Frequent gusts over 40 mph and heavy snowfall rates resulted in several hours of 1/4 mile visibility or less. These conditions resulted in hazardous travel while snow was fa…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -43 during the morning at the MNDOT RWIS site near Hector.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The AWOS located at the Olivia Regional Airport recorded an extreme wind chill of -41 degrees.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Five to seven inches of snowfall was measured across the county based off of interpolated snowfall analysis. The highest snowfall measured 6.8 inches in Bird Island, MN.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A band of 2 to 4 inches fell across the northeastern part of the county. 3.5 inches of snow was measured 9.0 miles NNE of Bird Island, MN.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Report from Mping.
Hail Hail
Lots of different sized hail was reported, up to golf ball.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down in Melville Township, near the intersection of Co Rd 3/Hwy 212.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A power pole was snapped.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees and large branches were down.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Railroad crossing arms on the north side of the airport were damaged.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were down.
Hail Hail
Photos were sent to the NWS.
Hail Hail
Tornado EF0 Tornado
A storm chaser filmed a brief tornado. It broke a few large branches before moving into an open field and dissipating.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 8 to 11 inches of heavy wet snow and 35 mph wind gusts. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 10.5 inches of snow accumulation in Bird Island, MN.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Three to six inches of heavy snow fell across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer 7 miles SSE of Bird Island measured 6.5 inches of snow.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 1 |
| 2023 | 14 | 3 |
| 2022 | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 26 | 0 |
| 2015 | 4 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 19 | 2 |
| 2010 | 23 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 |
| 2006 | 11 | 0 |
| 2005 | 17 | 0 |
| 2004 | 12 | 0 |
| 2003 | 20 | 5 |
| 2002 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 18 | 0 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 |
| 1998 | 16 | 2 |
| 1997 | 28 | 1 |
| 1996 | 26 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 8 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | 9 | 4 |
| 1991 | 8 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 7 | 0 |
| 1985 | 5 | 1 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 |
| 1981 | 6 | 2 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 0 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | 4 | 0 |
| 1969 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | 2 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 1 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 2 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 1 | 0 |
| 1955 | 1 | 0 |
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