Tornado Alerts Near Ranier, MN 56668

🌪️ Current Alert Status

Live NWS tornado and severe weather alerts

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No active tornado alerts near Ranier

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

Historical Tornado Risk

Activity level Moderate

Average per year 1.4 tornados

Peak season month July

Total on record 69 tornados

📋 Tornado History

Historical tornado events within 250 miles of Ranier

EF Rating	Damage	Path	Casualties	Distance	Date
EF0	Light damage	4.2 mi × 200 yd	None	67 mi	Jul 4, 2025
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	88 mi	Jul 19, 2023
EF1	Moderate damage	2.5 mi × 150 yd	None	91 mi	May 30, 2022
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 40 yd	None	97 mi	May 30, 2022
EF0	Light damage	8.5 mi × 200 yd	None	90 mi	Jul 26, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	4.1 mi × 300 yd	None	86 mi	Jul 26, 2021
EF1	Moderate damage	15 mi × 100 yd	None	73 mi	Jul 17, 2019
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 150 yd	None	63 mi	Aug 26, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 400 yd	None	78 mi	Jul 11, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 400 yd	None	79 mi	Jul 11, 2018
EF0	Light damage	1.8 mi × 250 yd	None	86 mi	Jul 11, 2018
EF1	Moderate damage	0.7 mi × 200 yd	None	105 mi	Jul 4, 2018
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 20 yd	None	94 mi	Aug 3, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 20 yd	None	90 mi	Aug 3, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 10 yd	None	92 mi	Aug 3, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	2.8 mi × 200 yd	None	76 mi	Jul 21, 2017
EF1	Moderate damage	0.6 mi × 150 yd	None	117 mi	Jun 10, 2017
EF0	Light damage	0.4 mi × 50 yd	None	83 mi	Sep 9, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	4 mi × 400 yd	None	96 mi	Jul 19, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	6.5 mi × 440 yd	None	110 mi	Jun 19, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	1.6 mi × 50 yd	None	110 mi	Jun 19, 2016
EF1	Moderate damage	3 mi × 400 yd	None	75 mi	Jun 19, 2016
EF0	Light damage	9.3 mi × 30 yd	None	76 mi	Sep 11, 2013
EF1	Moderate damage	4.3 mi × 300 yd	None	113 mi	Aug 29, 2013
EF1	Moderate damage	8.6 mi × 300 yd	None	109 mi	Aug 29, 2013
EF0	Light damage	4.7 mi × 15 yd	None	103 mi	Jul 22, 2010
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 30 yd	None	122 mi	Jun 17, 2010
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 30 yd	None	122 mi	Jun 17, 2010
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	77 mi	Jul 14, 2008
EF1	Moderate damage	2.4 mi × 150 yd	None	126 mi	Jun 6, 2008
EF0	Light damage	4 mi × 25 yd	None	116 mi	May 25, 2008
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 20 yd	None	85 mi	May 26, 2007
EF1	Moderate damage	2 mi × 100 yd	None	85 mi	Jun 23, 2005
EF1	Moderate damage	5 mi × 100 yd	None	31 mi	Jun 23, 2005
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 25 yd	None	57 mi	May 5, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	58 mi	May 5, 2005
EF0	Light damage	0.3 mi × 25 yd	None	96 mi	Aug 8, 2004
EF0	Light damage	5 mi × 50 yd	None	70 mi	Jul 14, 2003
EF1	Moderate damage	0.2 mi × 35 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	126 mi	Jun 24, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 25 yd	None	125 mi	Jun 24, 2002
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	67 mi	Jul 31, 2001
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 50 yd	None	91 mi	Jul 18, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	59 mi	Jul 18, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	76 mi	Jul 18, 2001
EF0	Light damage	1 mi × 25 yd	None	101 mi	Jul 17, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	102 mi	Jul 17, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	76 mi	Jul 17, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	75 mi	Jul 17, 2001
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	102 mi	Jul 17, 2001
EF0	Light damage	2 mi × 50 yd	None	103 mi	Jun 9, 1999
EF0	Light damage	0.5 mi × 25 yd	None	134 mi	Oct 26, 1996
EF0	Light damage	1.3 mi × 200 yd	2 dead, 0 hurt	16 mi	Aug 9, 1993
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	88 mi	Sep 16, 1992
EF0	Light damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	61 mi	Jul 7, 1991
EF2	Considerable damage	2.5 mi × 13 yd	None	111 mi	Jul 5, 1991
EF1	Moderate damage	0.1 mi × 10 yd	None	91 mi	Jul 18, 1987
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 20 yd	None	100 mi	Sep 17, 1985
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 3 yd	None	26 mi	Jun 8, 1985
EF0	Light damage	0.2 mi × 3 yd	None	66 mi	Jun 8, 1985
EF0	Light damage	3 mi × 400 yd	None	112 mi	Jun 12, 1983
EF1	Moderate damage	0.3 mi × 7 yd	None	98 mi	Aug 18, 1982
EF1	Moderate damage	0.5 mi × 400 yd	None	100 mi	Aug 2, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	5.7 mi × 713 yd	None	91 mi	Aug 2, 1981
EF0	Light damage	2.3 mi × 10 yd	None	29 mi	Jul 16, 1981
EF1	Moderate damage	13.5 mi × 880 yd	None	85 mi	Aug 17, 1978
EF1	Moderate damage	1 mi × 100 yd	None	93 mi	Jul 19, 1978
EF1	Moderate damage	N/A	None	104 mi	Jun 27, 1977
EF2	Considerable damage	0.5 mi × 20 yd	None	92 mi	Jun 7, 1977
EF1	Moderate damage	4.5 mi × 50 yd	0 dead, 1 hurt	96 mi	Jul 22, 1976

📈 Historical Trends

Tornado activity near Ranier over 30 years

69

Total tornados on record

1.4

Average per year

EF2

Strongest recorded

Jul

Peak month

EF Scale Distribution

EF0

38

EF1

29

EF2

2

EF3

0

EF4

0

EF5

0

Yearly Tornado Count

1976 2025

Strongest Tornados on Record

EF2 CASS, MI Jul 5, 1991

2.5 mi path

EF2 ITASCA, MI Jun 7, 1977

0.5 mi path

EF1 LAKE OF THE WOODS, MI Jul 17, 2019

15 mi path

EF1 BELTRAMI, MI Aug 17, 1978

13.5 mi path

EF1 CASS, MI Aug 29, 2013

8.6 mi path

📅 Tornado Season

When tornados are most likely near you

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Active Tornado Season

Tornado season is active. Ranier 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 Ranier

🛡️ 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 Ranier with live tracking