Howard Lake, MN Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
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The chance of earthquake damage in Howard Lake is about the same as Minnesota average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in Howard Lake is higher than Minnesota average and is higher than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #454
| Howard Lake, MN | 0.00 |
| Minnesota | 0.01 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| Howard Lake, MN | 0.0000 |
| Minnesota | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #314
| Howard Lake, MN | 165.31 |
| Minnesota | 135.90 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 4,219 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of Howard Lake, MN were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 13 | Cold: | 15 | Dense Fog: | 2 | Drought: | 0 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 157 | Hail: | 2,039 | Heat: | 7 | Heavy Snow: | 35 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 3 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 27 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,672 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 0 | Winter Storm: | 75 | Winter Weather: | 1 |
| Other: | 173 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near Howard Lake, MN.
Historical Earthquake Events
No historical earthquake events that had recorded magnitudes of 3.5 or above found in or near Howard Lake, MN.
No historical earthquake events found in or near Howard Lake, MN.
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 52 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near Howard Lake, MN.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 5.5 | 1992-06-16 | 3 | 45°01'N / 94°14'W | 45°09'N / 94°07'W | 10.00 Miles | 120 Yards | 0 | 8 | 0K | 0 | Wright |
| 7.1 | 1997-07-01 | 3 | 45°07'N / 94°01'W | 45°10'N / 93°56'W | 5.00 Miles | 800 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wright |
| Brief Description: House completely destroyed on west side of Birch Lake. | |||||||||||
| 9.4 | 1951-06-19 | 4 | 44°53'N / 94°22'W | 45°12'N / 93°23'W | 52.60 Miles | 330 Yards | 0 | 11 | 2.5M | 0 | Mcleod |
| 11.4 | 1981-06-14 | 2 | 45°13'N / 93°59'W | 2.90 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Wright | |
| 16.2 | 1992-06-16 | 2 | 45°14'N / 94°04'W | 45°20'N / 93°51'W | 10.00 Miles | 80 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Wright |
| 18.4 | 1997-07-01 | 2 | 45°18'N / 93°56'W | 45°17'N / 93°49'W | 5.00 Miles | 550 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wright |
| Brief Description: Two tornadoes converged on the Prairie Acres housing development 1 south of Monticello at about the same time. Extensive damage in area. | |||||||||||
| 18.4 | 1983-06-13 | 2 | 44°54'N / 94°22'W | 1.00 Mile | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Mcleod | |
| 18.5 | 1965-05-06 | 4 | 44°54'N / 93°44'W | 44°58'N / 93°44'W | 4.60 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 88 | 25.0M | 0 | Hennepin |
| 18.8 | 1965-05-06 | 3 | 44°41'N / 94°10'W | 44°54'N / 94°04'W | 15.50 Miles | 167 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Sibley |
| 19.5 | 1997-07-01 | 2 | 45°16'N / 93°49'W | 45°18'N / 93°49'W | 2.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Wright |
| 21.4 | 1965-05-06 | 2 | 44°43'N / 93°56'W | 44°50'N / 93°52'W | 8.20 Miles | 667 Yards | 0 | 100 | 25.0M | 0 | Carver |
| 22.0 | 1965-05-06 | 4 | 44°47'N / 93°45'W | 44°54'N / 93°44'W | 7.70 Miles | 300 Yards | 3 | 87 | 25.0M | 0 | Carver |
| 24.9 | 1977-07-27 | 2 | 44°53'N / 94°32'W | 44°53'N / 94°29'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Meeker | ||
| 26.1 | 1965-05-06 | 2 | 44°40'N / 93°59'W | 44°43'N / 93°56'W | 3.00 Miles | 667 Yards | 1 | 75 | 25.0M | 0 | Sibley |
| 26.2 | 2006-09-16 | 2 | 45°12'N / 93°38'W | 45°14'N / 93°31'W | 7.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 1 | 0 | 30.0M | 0 | Hennepin |
| Brief Description: A tornado touched down on the western edge of Sylvan Lake and moved quickly northeast. It produced F0 damage to some farms and rural residences in Hassan Township before strengthening and entering the northwest corner of Rogers. It gained F2 status briefly as it moved through a residential neighborhood in Rogers, where it took the life of a 10 year old girl in a home. A home weather station 2/3 mile southeast of the tornado at this point measured 65 mph inflow winds. The tornado crossed Interstate 94 and entered another neighborhood, where F1 damage was produced. One house with significant damage had a home weather station in the back yard. Once the data were retrieved, its peak gust was found to have reached 105 mph. The tornado then moved into the northern tip of Dayton, alternating between F0 and F1 damage, then exited Hennepin County, crossed the Mississippi River and entered the city of Ramsey in Anoka County (see separate entry). The maximum width in Hennepin County was 100 yards, although its maximum width in Anoka County was only 25 yards. F10PH | |||||||||||
| 27.1 | 1967-07-22 | 2 | 45°28'N / 94°08'W | 45°26'N / 93°50'W | 14.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 1 | 12 | 2.5M | 0 | Sherburne |
| 28.3 | 1965-05-06 | 4 | 44°51'N / 93°32'W | 44°57'N / 93°32'W | 6.90 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Carver |
| 28.3 | 1967-07-22 | 2 | 45°28'N / 94°11'W | 45°28'N / 94°08'W | 1.90 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Stearns |
| 30.6 | 1966-07-05 | 2 | 45°09'N / 93°29'W | 45°04'N / 93°24'W | 6.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hennepin |
| 31.3 | 1952-06-23 | 2 | 44°23'N / 94°35'W | 44°50'N / 93°30'W | 61.60 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Nicollet |
| 32.3 | 1952-06-23 | 2 | 44°50'N / 93°30'W | 44°51'N / 93°28'W | 0 | 5 | 2.5M | 0 | Hennepin | ||
| 32.4 | 1987-07-23 | 3 | 45°09'N / 93°29'W | 45°07'N / 93°20'W | 5.00 Miles | 170 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Hennepin |
| 34.8 | 1980-09-03 | 3 | 45°32'N / 94°13'W | 45°35'N / 94°09'W | 3.80 Miles | 60 Yards | 1 | 15 | 25.0M | 0 | Stearns |
| 35.0 | 1951-07-20 | 3 | 44°56'N / 93°30'W | 44°53'N / 93°16'W | 11.60 Miles | 33 Yards | 5 | 40 | 25.0M | 0 | Hennepin |
| 35.2 | 2003-06-24 | 2 | 44°43'N / 94°37'W | 44°45'N / 94°37'W | 2.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 5 | 14.0M | 0 | Renville |
| Brief Description: This third tornado entered Renville County at 1845 CST and entered the city of Buffalo Lake, where damage was significant. Five people sustained minor injuries. Roofs were blown off the Lutheran Church, as well as a number of homes and businesses. Sheds and garages were blown down, a grain elevator was destroyed, and hundreds of trees were broken. Video and a storm survey determined the tornado was multiple vortex. 29 houses were damaged beyond repair, 51 sustained major damage, and 120 more suffered minor damage. | |||||||||||
| 35.5 | 1951-06-19 | 4 | 45°12'N / 93°23'W | 45°13'N / 93°21'W | 1 | 9 | 2.5M | 0 | Anoka | ||
| 35.8 | 1977-05-21 | 2 | 44°34'N / 93°37'W | 44°48'N / 93°31'W | 16.60 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Scott |
| 35.9 | 1965-05-06 | 4 | 44°59'N / 93°23'W | 45°03'N / 93°17'W | 5.90 Miles | 667 Yards | 6 | 50 | 25.0M | 0 | Hennepin |
| 36.0 | 1953-03-21 | 2 | 45°35'N / 94°05'W | 1 | 3 | 250K | 0 | Stearns | |||
| 37.2 | 2003-06-24 | 2 | 44°40'N / 94°36'W | 44°42'N / 94°37'W | 3.50 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 0 | 1.0M | 0 | Sibley |
| Brief Description: The third tornado in a series touched down in Sibley County and moved straight north, occasionally stalling in place for minutes at a time. It heavily damaged two farmsteads, where all outbuildings and sheds were destroyed, and the houses sustained significant damage. It entered Renville County at 1845 CST and then into Buffalo Lake. | |||||||||||
| 37.4 | 1986-07-18 | 2 | 45°00'N / 93°17'W | 45°10'N / 93°19'W | 2.00 Miles | 833 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Hennepin |
| 37.4 | 1952-06-24 | 2 | 44°20'N / 93°51'W | 45°07'N / 93°05'W | 65.80 Miles | 267 Yards | 0 | 6 | 2.5M | 0 | Le Sueur |
| 37.9 | 1986-07-18 | 2 | 45°10'N / 93°19'W | 45°09'N / 93°17'W | 2.00 Miles | 833 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Anoka |
| 38.0 | 1983-07-03 | 4 | 45°13'N / 93°19'W | 1.00 Mile | 67 Yards | 0 | 4 | 25K | 0 | Anoka | |
| 39.4 | 1965-05-06 | 4 | 45°02'N / 93°17'W | 45°08'N / 93°14'W | 6.80 Miles | 1000 Yards | 3 | 175 | 25.0M | 0 | Anoka |
| 39.7 | 2005-09-21 | 2 | 45°10'N / 93°19'W | 45°11'N / 93°13'W | 2.00 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 1 | 5.0M | 0 | Anoka |
| Brief Description: A damage survey determined that the tornado touched down in the east central portion of Coon Rapids, only a few blocks west of the border with Blaine. It traveled east-southeast causing mostly F0 to F1 damage at first, but strengthened to F2 status near the intersection of Jefferson Street and 104th Court. The tornado dissipated only 1/4 mile west of the National Sports Center complex. Ten homes were rendered uninhabitable, and thirty others were damaged to a lesser extent. A woman suffered minor injuries when she was blown from the upper story of her home into a tree. | |||||||||||
| 40.3 | 1979-05-22 | 2 | 44°49'N / 93°19'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Hennepin | |
| 41.1 | 1965-05-06 | 4 | 45°03'N / 93°17'W | 45°08'N / 93°10'W | 7.60 Miles | 667 Yards | 0 | 108 | 25.0M | 0 | Ramsey |
| 41.1 | 1984-04-26 | 3 | 45°01'N / 93°14'W | 45°02'N / 93°13'W | 1.00 Mile | 60 Yards | 1 | 52 | 25.0M | 0 | Hennepin |
| 41.4 | 1958-06-04 | 2 | 45°36'N / 94°35'W | 45°36'N / 94°18'W | 13.30 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Stearns |
| 41.8 | 1984-04-26 | 3 | 45°02'N / 93°13'W | 45°06'N / 93°12'W | 4.50 Miles | 600 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25.0M | 0 | Ramsey |
| 41.9 | 1977-05-21 | 2 | 44°31'N / 93°38'W | 44°34'N / 93°37'W | 2.70 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Le Sueur |
| 42.3 | 1992-06-16 | 2 | 45°40'N / 93°56'W | 0.30 Mile | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Benton | |
| 44.0 | 1981-06-14 | 3 | 44°49'N / 93°16'W | 44°53'N / 93°10'W | 6.20 Miles | 600 Yards | 0 | 23 | 25.0M | 0 | Hennepin |
| 44.3 | 1977-06-17 | 2 | 45°42'N / 93°58'W | 0.70 Mile | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Benton | |
| 46.2 | 1996-10-26 | 2 | 45°35'N / 94°38'W | 45°38'N / 94°36'W | 5.00 Miles | 350 Yards | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Stearns |
| Brief Description: House collapsed on top of family. Outbuildings destroyed. | |||||||||||
| 46.3 | 1981-06-13 | 2 | 45°35'N / 93°28'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Isanti | |
| 48.0 | 1982-09-12 | 2 | 45°45'N / 93°56'W | 0.80 Mile | 3 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Benton | |
| 48.4 | 1970-07-18 | 2 | 45°45'N / 94°15'W | 2.00 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Benton | |
| 48.7 | 1998-03-29 | 3 | 44°20'N / 93°57'W | 44°24'N / 93°50'W | 6.00 Miles | 2200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Le Sueur |
| Brief Description: See narrative for Nicollet county. | |||||||||||
| 49.1 | 1998-03-29 | 2 | 44°22'N / 93°50'W | 44°26'N / 93°34'W | 17.00 Miles | 1760 Yards | 0 | 2 | 20.0M | 0 | Le Sueur |
| Brief Description: Tornado tracked through Le Center and adjoining rural areas. Most of the businesses in the southern part of town were damaged. Buildings destroyed at county fairgrounds. 15 mobiles homes at a trailer park destroyed, another 26 suffering major damage. Over 100 farm buildings destroyed. | |||||||||||
| 49.6 | 1981-06-14 | 2 | 44°23'N / 93°44'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 8 | 250K | 0 | Le Sueur | |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.