Tornado Alerts Near Finland, MN 55603

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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All Clear

No active tornado alerts near Finland

There are currently no tornado warnings, watches, or severe thunderstorm alerts in effect for the Finland area. This page updates every 60 seconds from the National Weather Service.

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Low

Average per year 0.5 tornados

Peak season month July

Total on record 23 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Finland

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF1	Moderate damage	5.9 mi × 200 yd	None	67 mi	Sep 19, 2024
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 30 yd	None	56 mi	Jul 7, 2024
EF1	Moderate damage	4.2 mi × 150 yd	None	6 mi	Jun 12, 2024
EF0	Light damage	5.7 mi × 500 yd	None	77 mi	Jul 17, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	5.7 mi × 420 yd	None	83 mi	Jul 17, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	3.4 mi × 600 yd	None	108 mi	Jul 17, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	0.9 mi × 264 yd	None	45 mi	Jul 6, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	7.2 mi × 250 yd	None	74 mi	Jun 19, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	1.6 mi × 110 yd	None	60 mi	Aug 8, 2015
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 350 yd	None	26 mi	May 28, 2011
EF0	Light damage	N/A	None	82 mi	Jul 27, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	88 mi	Aug 22, 1995
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 40 yd	None	36 mi	Sep 16, 1992
EF0	Light damage	8 mi × 100 yd	None	34 mi	Sep 16, 1992
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 13 yd	None	42 mi	Jul 7, 1988
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 20 yd	None	26 mi	Sep 5, 1987
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	82 mi	Jul 20, 1985
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	39 mi	Jun 30, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	67 mi	Jun 12, 1980
EF1	Moderate damage	14.5 mi × 120 yd	0 dead, 2 hurt	43 mi	Aug 14, 1978
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 40 yd	None	41 mi	Jun 12, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	9.6 mi × 33 yd	None	45 mi	Apr 14, 1976
EF1	Moderate damage	11.3 mi × 200 yd	None	53 mi	Apr 14, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Finland over 16 years

23

Total tornados on record

0.5

Average per year

EF1

Strongest recorded

Jul

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

9

EF1

14

EF2

0

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2024

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF1 ST. LOUIS, MI Aug 14, 1978

14.5 mi path 2 injured

EF1 ST. LOUIS, MI Apr 14, 1976

11.3 mi path

EF1 LAKE, MI Apr 14, 1976

9.6 mi path

EF1 ST. LOUIS, MI Jun 19, 2016

7.2 mi path

EF1 ST. LOUIS, MI Sep 19, 2024

5.9 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Finland sees the most tornado activity in Jul. Stay alert and have your shelter plan ready.

US Tornado Activity by Month

Jan

2%

Feb

3%

Mar

7%

Apr

10%

May

18%

Jun

16%

PEAK

Jul

12%

Aug

9%

Sep

7%

Oct

6%

Nov

5%

Dec

3%

Current month Peak for Finland

🛡️ Tornado Safety

What to know before, during, and after a tornado

⚠️ Tornado Watch

Meaning: Conditions are favorable for tornado development

Be prepared to take shelter. Stay alert for changing conditions.

🌪️ Tornado Warning

Meaning: A tornado has been spotted or detected on radar

TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY in your nearest safe shelter.

⚠️ Step 1

Tornado Watch — Be Prepared

Conditions are favorable for tornados. Monitor weather alerts, charge your phone, and review your shelter plan. Move vehicles into garages if possible.

🌪️ Step 2

Tornado Warning — Take Cover NOW

A tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar. Move immediately to an interior room on the lowest floor (basement, bathroom, closet). Get under sturdy furniture. Stay away from windows.

🔍 Step 3

After a Tornado

Stay in your shelter until the warning expires. Check for injuries, avoid downed power lines, and watch for gas leaks. Document damage for insurance before cleanup.

Where to Shelter

✓ Best: Underground shelter or basement

✓ Good: Interior room on lowest floor

✓ Acceptable: Bathroom or closet (no exterior walls)

✓ If driving: Pull over, get below road level in a ditch

✗ NEVER: Stay in a mobile home — leave for sturdy building

✗ NEVER: Shelter under a highway overpass

📍 Nearby Tornado Monitoring

Cities near Finland with live tracking