Waseca County, Minnesota
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
28
Tornado reports
114
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
492
All events
6
Deaths
$84.9M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Waseca County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 28 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.
Blizzard Blizzard
KACQ 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 reports ranged from about 9 to 13 inches throughout the county, with the highest report being 13 inches i…
High Wind High Wind
Strong northwest winds were sustained around 30 to 40 mph overnight, with frequent gusts over 50 mph. A max wind gust of 57 mph was recorded at KACQ around 3:30am.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall measurements ranged between 3 to 6 inches across the county with the highest being located in the northern portion of the county. The highest snowfall observation was 5 inches in 5 miles NNE of Janesville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS station located at the Waseca Municipal Airport reported multiple hours of reduced visibility between one quarter to one half mile from falling blowing snow. Additionally, the max wind gust was near 40 mph.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
KACQ reported wind gusts as high as 30mph during the evening as air temperatures dropped from -15F to -20F overnight. The lowest measured wind chill was -47F at 1AM on the 23rd.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Strong winds gusting to 35 mph and scattered snow showers resulted in periodic reductions in visibility as low as 3/4 miles at times. The worst conditions were during the afternoon of the 16th. Total snowfall accumulation was under an inch.
Blizzard Blizzard
Strong winds and heavy snow resulted in blizzard conditions throughout the county, with the worst conditions during the evening of the 28th. Surface visibilities reported at KACQ in Waseca dropped to 1/4 mile or below for several hours, and winds gusted around 35 to 40 mph while …
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS at Waseca Municipal Airport reported an hour of light snow which made for slippery travel conditions for the morning commute. A CoCoRaHS observer reported in the surrounding counties that a glaze of ice accumulation existed.
Blizzard Blizzard
Light snow combined with strong 35 to 45 mph wind gusts caused blowing snow and whiteout conditions for several hours. Emergency Management reported that there was one accident near Farm America and deputies responding couldn't see past the front of their squads. Additionally, th…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow fell across the county during the afternoon and evening hours. One inch of snowfall was measured in 1 mile SE of Elysian.
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 estimated around 6 to 9 inches.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A combination of snow and strong winds impacted the county Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning. Snowfall amounts around 1 to 2 inches were estimated across the county, and wind gusts around 35 to 45 mph were measured throughout the event at Waseca Municipal Airport.
Hail Hail
Report of hail covering the ground, with the largest stone being quarter-sized. Also tree branches down.
Hail Hail
Spotter measured hailstones of penny to quarter size.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Flash Flood Flash Flood
The city of Waseca received close to 9 inches of rain spanning from Saturday evening into Sunday morning. Several roads near and around the city of Waseca were closed due to water over the road, including a portion of 110th street stretching from 325th to 360th. Emergency manager…
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A trained spotter reported 72 hour storm total of 9.83 inches of rain.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
CO-OP Observer station WASM5 Waseca. 72 hour total of 9.48 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Cocorahs station MN-WC-17 Janesville 3.0 S - 72 hour total of 7.62 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Cocorahs station MN-WC-12 Waseca 1.6 SSE. 72 hour total of 6.87 inches.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
Cocorahs station MN-WC-8 Waseca 2.0 N. 72 hour storm total of 5.28 inches.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Funnel cloud lasted for roughly 5 to 10 minutes and never reached the ground.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 0 to 3 inches of snow fell across the county with the highest amounts in the extreme southern portion. There was a very stark difference in conditions across the county with areas north of Waseca observing little to no impact from the snow, and areas south observing …
Blizzard Blizzard
An estimated 7 to 10 inches of snow fell across the county with the greatest amounts across the southeast portion. 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 impass…
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
A couple hours with wind chill below -35 observed at KACQ.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The AWOS located at the Waseca Municipal Airport recorded an extreme wind chill of -41 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Interpolated snowfall analysis from CoCoRaHS reports showed four to five inches accumulation across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A band of 1 to 2 inches fell across the county. 1.9 inches of snow was measured 1.6 miles SSE of Waseca, MN.
Tornado EF1 Tornado
After moving east-southeast in Blue Earth County, the tornado entered Waseca County and turned to the southeast. It mostly moved across fields but it did break or uproot dozens of trees. It flipped a tractor on its side. Toward the end of its path, the tornado blew in a garage do…
Tornado EF1 Tornado
The tornado mostly moved across fields, but it did snap the trunks of multiple trees. Other trees were uprooted, with one falling on a power line.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Photos submitted of damage of a destroyed grain bin and crop damage.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Six to eight trees down in the southeast bay of Watkins Lake. They were downed toward the west-northwest, which along with another report from the west side of Watkins Lake, is consistent with this having been due to a microburst.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
About two dozen trees were downed on the west side of Watkins Lake. They were all knocked down toward the west-northwest. Trained spotters never reported a tornado with this highly visible storm. Discussion with local residents also took place and led to the conclusion that this …
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
There were photos of large tree branches down across town and several trees snapped near their base. Some branches were down on homes and power lines were down. Time was estimated via radar.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road closures were reported south of Waseca due to flooded roadways.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Road closures were reported around the town of Janesville due to flooded roadways.
Heavy Rain Heavy Rain
A total of 4 to 6 inches of rain fell from multiple rounds of thunderstorms. CoCoRaHS observers measured 6.45 inches near Elysian.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Several trees were downed, including one across a railroad track.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
A baseball field dugout was destroyed and a large tree was split. Large branches were also downed. Pictures were relayed via Slack. Time estimated by radar.
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.
A grass fire near the vicinity of Snake Trail approximately four miles NE of Waseca, MN approximately at 12 PM and burned for approximately 8 hours. The fire was fully contained at 8 PM. Less than 2,000 acres burned, and no structural damage occurred. As a precaution, the fire di…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers measured one to three inches of snow that fell across the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winds gusted 35 mph at the Waseca airport, with blowing snow and reduced visibilities.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Two to three inches of snow fell across the county.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| 2025 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 18 | 2 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2021 | 10 | 2 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 | 23 | 0 |
| 2013 | 7 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 1 |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 |
| 2007 | 17 | 0 |
| 2006 | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 | 18 | 0 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 |
| 2002 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 | 17 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 |
| 1996 | 17 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 | 5 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 7 | 1 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1984 | 6 | 2 |
| 1983 | 2 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | 10 | 0 |
| 1980 | 5 | 0 |
| 1979 | 5 | 1 |
| 1978 | 5 | 1 |
| 1977 | 4 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 3 | 3 |
| 1970 | 3 | 1 |
| 1968 | 4 | 0 |
| 1967 | 3 | 3 |
| 1963 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 | 1 |
| 1958 | 1 | 0 |
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