Yellow Medicine storm history
Storm events recorded in Yellow Medicine, Minnesota between 1950 and 2025.
428
Total events
24
Tornadoes
97
Hail
13
Floods
7
Deaths
$53.8M
Property damage
Most significant events
Strongest tornadoes, deadliest events, and biggest damage in this county. Up to 50 shown.
The tornado first touched down in rural Yellow Medicine County, 8 miles west, and 3 miles north of Granite Falls. The tornado lifted before exiting Granite Falls, leaving the most concentrated damage path two miles long, and 500 feet wide, through a primarily residential area of …
Tornado F3 Tornado
Widespread wind damage occurred around the city of Granite Falls. Numerous trees, power lines and structural damage occurred in the city with the Yellow Medicine East School District main building sustaining major damage. The winds tore off the heating and ventilation systems on …
Several sources from the media, law enforcement and trained spotters reported widespread damage across the city of Granite Falls. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down along with some roof damage to businesses. The area was concentrated west and south of the Minnesota Ri…
The Fagen Fighters Museum at the airport had three T-hangars destroyed, including the contents inside, and three planes.
Blizzard Blizzard
The combination of falling snow and strong winds resulted in prolonged blizzard conditions throughout the county. Surface visibilities reported at KGDB in Granite Falls dropped to 1/4 mile for several hours, and winds gusted around 35 to 40 mph while snow was falling throughout m…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
The AWOS located at the Granite Falls Municipal Airport reported gusty winds over 30 mph and visibility below three quarters of a mile due to blowing snow.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals across the county were estimated around 2 to 5 inches. 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 afternoon into Wednesday morning. Snowfall amounts around 1 to 3 inches were estimated across the county, and wind gusts around 40 to 50 mph were measured throughout the event at Granite Falls Municipal Airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The wind was measured at the AWOS station at Granite Falls airport.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The Canby Municipal Airport recorded a 53 kt wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
The AWOS at Granite Falls AP recorded a 75 mph wind gust.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm wind gusts estimated at 58 mph snapped a large tree off a weeping willow east of Clarkfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm winds estimated at 58 mph downed a large tree branch east of Clarkfield.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station MN033 T.h.23 - Hanley Falls - Mp 94 measured a 79 mph wind gust.
Hail Hail
Tornado EFU Tornado
A tornado in far northwestern Yellow Medicine County was caught on video from three different storm chasers in three different locations. A law enforcement officer also took video of the tornado. This allowed triangulation of the approximate tornado track. It appears to have move…
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Mesonet station MN033 T.h.23 - Hanley Falls - Mp 94 measured a thunderstorm wind gust of 64 mph.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Many county and township roadways were washed out and damaged from the round of storms on June 28th. The Emergency Manager reported that areas of Yellow Medicine County that have not historically flooded, happened in the June 28th flooding event.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
An estimated 4 to 8 inches of snow fall across the county, with the bulk of the snow falling on April 2nd in the western portion of the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Several hours of light freezing rain resulted in accumulations up to 0.1 inch of flat ice. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches fell on top of the ice resulted in hazardous travel conditions Saturday into Sunday. The worst conditions were primarily in the eastern portion …
Blizzard Blizzard
An estimated 1 to 3 inches of snow fell across the county with the highest amounts in the eastern portion. There were also light ice accumulation from freezing rain before snow fell during the morning. Frequent gusts over 35 mph and heavy snowfall rates resulted in several hours …
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The wind chill dropped to -40 during the morning at the MNDOT RWIS site near Canby.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
An estimated 3 to 5.5 inches of snowfall fell across the county. The highest snowfall observation was 3.5 inches near Saint Leo, MN.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Interpolated snowfall analysis from CoCoRaHS reports showed four to five inches accumulation across the county.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
Trees were downed.
Hail Hail
Hail Hail
Crop damage was reported.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
Several photos of the funnel near Timm Lake were provided. It was not possible to determine if there was any ground contact.
Hail Hail
The hail stone was photographed by a trained spotter.
Funnel Cloud Funnel Cloud
A funnel cloud was photographed near Canby. Other funnel clouds may have occurred in the area, but additional information was not provided.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved through and produced generally 6 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow and 35 mph wind gusts. A CoCoRaHS observer measured 8.5 inches of snow accumulation in Saint Leo, MN.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
CoCoRaHS observers measured three to five inches of snow that fell across the county.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
The ASOS Station located at Myers Field recorded a cold wind chill temperature of -34 degrees.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Observed wind chill of __ in Canby.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
The Canby airport observed a wind chill of -41 degrees.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Winds gusted to 38 mph at the Canby airport, with blowing snow and reduced visibilities.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
There was a 6.5 inch report near St Leo in Yellow Medicine county.
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 six hours. The AWOS station located in Madison, MN recorded an apparent temperature of 116F at 5:15 PM (CST).
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Warm environmental temperatures in the mid 90s combined with high dewpoint values in the upper 70s and low 80s, caused high heat indices exceeding 105F for approximately eight hours. The ASOS station located at the Granite Falls Municipal Airport recorded an apparent temperature …
Winter Storm Winter Storm
This is a continuation of the winter storm that began on March 31. A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and MNDOT road conditions, this event v…
Winter Storm Winter Storm
A wintry mix with a couple hours of very heavy snow and strong northwest winds produced hazardous driving conditions. Based on surrounding reports, radar, ASOS observations, and MNDOT road conditions, this event verified at 0100 CST on April 01, before the snow ended during the e…
Blizzard Blizzard
A band of rain changed over to snow, with visibility dropping to 1/4 mile. Northwest winds increased as the snow was ending, and temperatures fell below freezing. This led to icy roads with significant blowing snow. Several roads were closed in the county.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
No official snow measurements in this county, but there were two reports of 6.0 and 6.5 inches over a 24 hour period just across the border in eastern South Dakota. A Winter Storm Warning was in effect, but it did not verify.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Multiple bands of snow moved across the county. Sustained winds increased out of the northeast near 15-20 mph with gusts near 25-30 mph per the Canby Airport ASOS observations. Across the county, Interpolated Snowfall Analysis using the National Gridded Snowfall Analysis (NGSA) m…
Blizzard Blizzard
County Sheriffs Office reported high winds and blowing snow caused poor visibility for multiple hours. The Canby Airport AWOS Station at recorded a gust of 46 mph at 1:55 AM.
Events by year
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 1 |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 |
| 2023 | 9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | 6 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
| 2015 | 10 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 | 13 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 |
| 2007 | 15 | 0 |
| 2006 | 16 | 0 |
| 2005 | 11 | 1 |
| 2004 | 14 | 1 |
| 2003 | 9 | 1 |
| 2002 | 19 | 2 |
| 2001 | 13 | 1 |
| 2000 | 13 | 2 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 |
| 1998 | 13 | 0 |
| 1997 | 12 | 1 |
| 1996 | 21 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 8 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 5 | 2 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | 3 | 0 |
| 1988 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983 | 3 | 0 |
| 1981 | 5 | 3 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | 1 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1 | 0 |
| 1957 | 2 | 0 |