Scott 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.
20
Tornado reports
232
Hail reports
32
Floods since 1996
673
All events
1
Deaths
$211.0M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Scott County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 20 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.
Airfield ASOS stations in neighboring counties recorded wind-chill temperatures below -35 for numerous hours. Strongest winds occurred in the late morning at 30-35 mph. One direct fatality was reported on broadcast media. A 34-year-old male was found deceased due to exposure near…
Several sources in Scott County compiled a summary of flood related damages and locations for the flood of June 2014. There were multiple reports of road closures due to high water and debris. Sporadic power outages reported throughout the county due to the water and electrical e…
Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Scott County.
2500 trees lost. 100 boats, lifts and docks damaged. 28 homes sustained major damage. Damage estimate for entire county.
Large hail propelled by strong winds resulted in widespread roof and house damage. Windows at public works blown out. Roof damage to library and schools. Damage estimate for entire county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A long duration winter weather event produced two rounds of rain/freezing rain/light snow mix which lasted several hours each. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 0.15 inches of ice accretion in Elko New Market.
Blizzard Blizzard
Visibilities were dramatically reduced, 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 reports ranged from about 10 to 15 inches throughout the county, with the highest report be…
High Wind High Wind
Strong northwest winds were sustained around 25 to 35 mph overnight, with frequent gusts over 45 mph. A max wind gust of 63 mph was recorded at nearby KFCM around 5:00am.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The ASOS station located at the Flying Cloud Regional Airport observed approximately an hour of freezing rain. There was less than one tenth of ice accretion but did make the morning commute incredibly slippery.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Heavy snowfall with rates near one inch per hour produced 6 to 9 inches across the northern half of the county. The Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport reached 6 inches of snow during the official midnight observation but continued to fall through the morning commute. CoCo…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Nearby KFCM reported wind gusts as high as 45 mph during the early evening as air temperatures dropped from -15F to -22F overnight. The lowest measured wind chill was -46F at 1AM on the 23rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The ASOS at nearby KFCM reported a few hours of freezing precipitation starting during the evening of January 5th and lasting into the early morning of the 6th. Warming temperatures and heavier rainfall rates later in the morning allowed the ice to partially melt by the morning c…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The nearby ASOS at KFCM in Eden Prairie reported an hour of freezing precipitation during the afternoon. CoCoRaHS observers reported a mixture of sleet and freezing rain near Prior Lake.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
The combination of falling snow and breezy winds resulted in winter storm conditions throughout the county. Snowfall reports ranged from 4 to 7, and the highest report was 7.0 inches in Savage. Surface visibilities reported at nearby KFCM dropped to 1 mile or less for several hou…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers reported a glaze of ice approximately 8 miles south of Prior Lake and a coating of ice pellets in Savage.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow combined with 40 to 50 mph wind gusts created a period of blowing snow across the county. The ASOS station located at Flying Cloud Regional Airport recorded a wind gust of 38 mph and periods where visibility fell between one quarter to one half mile due to blowing snow…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Approximately 1 to 4 inches of snow fell with the highest amounts being in the northern region of the County. CoCoRaHS observers measured 3.5 inches of snow 6 miles SW of Credit River, 3.1 inches 2 miles WNW of Prior Lake, and 3 inches in Savage. Additionally, the ASOS station lo…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Persistent light snow lasted for over 24 hours. Snowfall totals across the county were estimated around 5 to 8 inches. The highest report was 7.5 inches 1 mile NW of New Prague.
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 nearby Flying Cloud Airport.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
There were several reports of a funnel cloud near Belle Plaine.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by Scott County mesonet in Shakopee.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by Scott County mesonet near St. Benedict.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of downed maple tree in backyard near the Belle Plaine High School.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree snapped in Belle Plaine.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Tree down across Cassandra St in Prior Lake.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured at CR27 and Longview two miles southwest of Credit River.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree down 2 miles west of Prior Lake in the Spring Lake Estates neighborhood.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Report of large tree down on structure in the city of Jordan.
Strong Wind Strong Wind
Trained Spotter reported a cottonwood tree down over a road in Cleary Lake Regional Park.
Hail Hail
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers across the county measured 1 to 3 inches of snowfall. The highest snowfall total was 3.2 inches located 1 mile W of Elko New Market.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Several hours of light freezing rain resulted in accumulations up to 0.1 inches of flat ice across the county. A narrow band of heavy snow resulted in accumulations up to 2 inches on top of the ice, leading to hazardous travel conditions Sunday.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An estimated 6 to 12 inches of snowfall was measured across the county with the greatest amounts across the eastern portion.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -37 during the morning at the MNDOT RWIS site near New Prague and -36 during the morning at the MNDOT RWIS site several miles southwest of Belle Plaine.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A quick burst of 1 to 3 inches of snowfall was reported across the county. Due to the timing, this led to travel impacts during the evening commute across the Twin Cities metro area.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An combination of light freezing drizzle and light snow impacted travel, especially within the Twin Cities metro.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Six to eight inches of snowfall was measured across the county. The highest snowfall observation was 8.3 inches one mile west of Elko New Market, MN.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A burst of 0.5 to 1.5 inches fell across the county. 1.2 inches of snow was measured 1.2 miles W of Elko New Market, MN.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Large tree branches were down.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured by a trained spotter at the Savage Community Park.
Hail Hail
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Measured from personal weather observing station.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Nearly 3 to 4 inches of rain fell in southern Scott county.
Hail Hail
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 8 to 10 inches of heavy wet snow and 35 mph wind gusts. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 10 inches of snow accumulation in Savage, MN.
Heavy Snow Heavy Snow
Four to seven inches of heavy snow fell across the county. A CoCoRaHS observer 1 mile N of New Prague, MN measured 7 inches of snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
One to two inches of snow fell across the county.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 |
| 2025 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 23 | 2 |
| 2020 | 12 | 0 |
| 2019 | 34 | 1 |
| 2018 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 2 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 |
| 2012 | 36 | 1 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 |
| 2010 | 21 | 1 |
| 2009 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 22 | 0 |
| 2007 | 33 | 0 |
| 2006 | 30 | 0 |
| 2005 | 32 | 0 |
| 2004 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 | 27 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 | 18 | 4 |
| 1998 | 27 | 1 |
| 1997 | 32 | 0 |
| 1996 | 22 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991 | 3 | 0 |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 2 | 0 |
| 1985 | 3 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | 9 | 0 |
| 1979 | 2 | 0 |
| 1977 | 2 | 1 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | 1 | 0 |
| 1956 | 2 | 0 |
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