Mid-June 2010 tornado outbreak
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June 16 event
List of reported tornadoes - Wednesday, June 16, 2010 | ||||||
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South Dakota South Dakota South Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States. It is named after the Lakota and Dakota Sioux American Indian tribes. Once a part of Dakota Territory, South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889. The state has an area of and an estimated population of just over... |
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EF0 | S of Red Elm (1st tornado) | Ziebach Ziebach County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile... |
44°57′N 101°46′W | 2304 – 2305 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown with no damage. |
EF0 | S of Red Elm (2nd tornado) | Ziebach Ziebach County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile... |
45°00′N 101°46′W | 2330 – 2332 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown with no damage. |
EF0 | S of Red Elm (3rd tornado) | Ziebach Ziebach County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile... |
45°00′N 101°46′W | 2340 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown with no damage. |
EF0 | S of Red Elm (4th tornado) | Ziebach Ziebach County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile... |
45°00′N 101°46′W | 2341 | unknown | Brief tornado touchdown with no damage. |
EF1 | SW of Dupree Dupree, South Dakota Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at .... (1st tornado) |
Ziebach Ziebach County, South Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile... |
45°01′N 101°40′W | 0022 – 0045 |
|A brief tornado downed several power lines.
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|SW of Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
(2nd tornado)
|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
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|Satellite tornado to the previous event.
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|Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
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|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
|45°02′N 101°36′W
|0033 – 0049
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Significant damage in the community with several houses heavily damaged, the local community center lost its roof and mobile homes and grain bins were destroyed. Two people were injured and damage amounted to $750,000.
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|WNW of Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
(1st tornado)
|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
|45°03′N 101°36′W
|0040 – 0042
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|WNW of Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
(2nd tornado)
|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
|45°03′N 101°36′W
|0040
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|NW of Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
(1st tornado)
|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
|45.08°N 101.63°W
|0053 – 0058
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|NW of Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
(2nd tornado)
|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
|45.08°N 101.63°W
|0053
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|NW of Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
(3rd tornado)
|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
|45.08°N 101.63°W
|0053
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|NW of Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
(4th tornado)
|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
|45.08°N 101.63°W
|0054
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|NW of Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
(5th tornado)
|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
|45.08°N 101.63°W
|0056
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|NW of Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
(6th tornado)
|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
|45.08°N 101.63°W
|0058
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|NW of Dupree
Dupree, South Dakota
Dupree is a city in Ziebach County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Ziebach County.-Geography:Dupree is located at ....
(7th tornado)
|Ziebach
Ziebach County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,519 people, 741 households, and 594 families residing in the county. The population density was 1.3 people per square mile . There were 879 housing units at an average density of 0.4 per square mile...
|45.08°N 101.63°W
|0058
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|ENE of Lantry
Lantry, South Dakota
Lantry is an unincorporated community in Dewey County, South Dakota, United States. Although not tracked by the Census Bureau, Lantry has been assigned the ZIP code of 57636....
|Dewey
Dewey County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,972 people, 1,863 households, and 1,386 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 2,133 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
|45.05°N 101.32°W
|0135 – 0138
|unknown
|Brief but intense tornado resulted in severe structural damage to two houses and several pole barns were destroyed, killing a horse.
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Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
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|E of Fort Peck
Fort Peck, Montana
Fort Peck is a town in Valley County, Montana, United States. The population was 240 at the 2000 census.-History:The name Fort Peck is associated with Col. Campbell K. Peck, the partner of Elias H. Durfee in the Leavenworth, Kansas, trading firm of Durfee and Peck...
|McCone
McCone County, Montana
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,977 people, 810 households, and 596 families residing in the county. The population density was 1 people per square mile . There were 1,087 housing units at an average density of 0 per square mile...
|47.99°N 106.07°W
|0256 – 0304
|3 miles (4.8 km)
|Storage sheds were damaged and numerous trees were snapped.
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SPC Storm Reports for 06/16/10, NWS Rapid City, NCDC Storm Data
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June 17 event
List of reported tornadoes - Thursday, June 17, 2010 | ||||||
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Enhanced Fujita Scale The Enhanced Fujita Scale rates the strength of tornadoes in the United States based on the damage they cause.Implemented in place of the Fujita scale introduced in 1971 by Ted Fujita, it began operational use on February 1, 2007. The scale has the same basic design as the original Fujita scale:... |
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North Dakota North Dakota North Dakota is a state located in the Midwestern region of the United States of America, along the Canadian border. The state is bordered by Canada to the north, Minnesota to the east, South Dakota to the south and Montana to the west. North Dakota is the 19th-largest state by area in the U.S.... |
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EF1 | SW of Hettinger Hettinger, North Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 1,307 people, 584 households, and 345 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,556.6 people per square mile . There were 720 housing units at an average density of 857.5 per square mile... |
Adams Adams County, North Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 2,593 people, 1,121 households, and 725 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.6 people per square mile . There were 1,416 housing units at an average density of 1.4 per square mile... |
45.99°N 102.63°W | 1435 – 1440 |
|A brief tornado touched down along the southwest side of Hettinger, breaking windows in an apartment building and slightly lifting a car off the ground. Damage from the tornado reached $25,000. One of two non-supercell tornadoes spawned during the outbreak.
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|E of Noonan
Noonan, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 154 people, 76 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was 563.6 people per square mile . There were 116 housing units at an average density of 424.6 per square mile...
|Burke
Burke County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge *Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge -Demographics:As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 2,242 people, 1,013 households, and 680 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.0 people per square mile...
|48.89°N 102.92°W
|1931 – 1940
|3.5 miles (5.6 km)
|Brief tornado touchdown near the Canadian border with known damage. Second of two non-supercell tornadoes.
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|NW of Gackle
Gackle, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 335 people, 163 households, and 93 families residing in the city. The population density was 617.3 people per square mile . There were 212 housing units at an average density of 390.6 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.40% White, and 0.60%...
|Stutsman
Stutsman County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge *Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Halfway Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
|46.81°N 99.24°W
|1955
|3 miles (4.8 km)
|Tornado remained over open country.
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|NE of Finley
Finley, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 515 people, 224 households, and 144 families residing in the city. The population density was 147.4 people per square mile . There were 256 housing units at an average density of 73.3 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 97.28% White, 1.75% Native...
|Steele
Steele County, North Dakota
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,258 people, 923 households, and 635 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
|47.57°N 97.79°W
|2038
|4 miles (6.4 km)
|Tornado spotted by off-duty NWS Dodge City
Dodge City, Kansas
Dodge City is a city in, and the county seat of, Ford County, Kansas, United States. Named after nearby Fort Dodge, the city is famous in American culture for its history as a wild frontier town of the Old West. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 27,340.-History:The first settlement of...
meteorologist with no damage.
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|NE of Pingree
Pingree, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 66 people, 26 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density was 367.9 people per square mile . There were 32 housing units at an average density of 178.4 per square mile...
|Stutsman
Stutsman County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge *Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Halfway Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
|47.18°N 98.88°W
|2044
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|Thompson
Thompson, North Dakota
-Education:The city is served by . The school offers grades K-12.-High school championships:* State Class 'B' volleyball: 1997, 1998, 2004, 2005* State Class 'B' baseball: 1983, 1985, 1999, 2005* State Class 'B' jazz: 2010...
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|Traill
Traill County, North Dakota
Traill County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. The 2010 census listed the population at 8,121. Its county seat is Hillsboro, and its largest city is Mayville.-History:...
, Grand Forks
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Little Goose National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 66,109 people, 25,435 households, and 15,617 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were...
|47.78°N 97.17°W
|2049
|17 miles (27.4 km)
|A well-built house was blown away with only a concrete slab remaining and a welding building and several farm buildings were destroyed. One person sustained minor injuries.
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|N of Berea
Berea, North Dakota
Berea is an unincorporated community in Barnes County, North Dakota, United States....
|Barnes
Barnes County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Hobart Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Stoney Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Tomahawk National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
|47.01°N 98.10°W
|2101
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Several trees and a wooden power pole were knocked down.
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|WSW of Dazey
Dazey, North Dakota
Dazey is a city in Barnes County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 104 at the 2010 census. Dazey was founded in 1883 after a local farmer, Charles Dazey, donated land to start a townsite.-Geography:...
|Barnes
Barnes County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Hobart Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Stoney Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Tomahawk National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
|47.16°N 98.22°W
|2105
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
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|E of Sheyenne
Sheyenne, North Dakota
Sheyenne is a city in Eddy County, North Dakota in the United States. The population was 204 at the 2010 census. Sheyenne was founded in 1883. Located in the city is a U.S. post office, a senior citizen's center, and a fire department. A community center and the Log Cabin Museum are located on Main...
|Eddy
Eddy County, North Dakota
-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 281*North Dakota Highway 15*North Dakota Highway 20-Eddy County Road 14:Eddy County Road 14 is a north-south County Road in North Dakota...
, Benson
Benson County, North Dakota
-Major highways:* U.S. Highway 2* U.S. Highway 281* North Dakota Highway 19* North Dakota Highway 20* North Dakota Highway 57-National protected areas:*Pleasant Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Silver Lake National Wildlife Refuge...
|47.82°N 98.87°W
|2127
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Tornado remained over open country.
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|Hope
Hope, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 303 people, 131 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 491.0 people per square mile . There were 155 housing units at an average density of 251.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.68% White, 0.33%...
area (1st tornado)
|Steele
Steele County, North Dakota
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,258 people, 923 households, and 635 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
|47.31°N 97.77°W
|2128
|7 miles (11.3 km)
|Severe tree damage reported at a golf course and on a farm.
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|bgcolor=# | EF1
|Hope
Hope, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 303 people, 131 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 491.0 people per square mile . There were 155 housing units at an average density of 251.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.68% White, 0.33%...
area (2nd tornado)
|Steele
Steele County, North Dakota
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,258 people, 923 households, and 635 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
|47.25°N 97.67°W
|2130
|7 miles (11.3 km)
|An irrigation system was damaged and trees were knocked down.
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|S of Ojata
|Grand Forks
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Little Goose National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 66,109 people, 25,435 households, and 15,617 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were...
|47.94°N 97.31°W
|2131
|7 miles (11.3 km)
|Debris was thrown in the area, including near Grand Forks Air Force Base
Grand Forks Air Force Base
Grand Forks Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located north of Emerado, North Dakota and approximately west of Grand Forks, North Dakota...
. Many trees were snapped and a pole barn was destroyed.
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|ENE of Hope
Hope, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 303 people, 131 households, and 75 families residing in the city. The population density was 491.0 people per square mile . There were 155 housing units at an average density of 251.1 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.68% White, 0.33%...
|Steele
Steele County, North Dakota
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,258 people, 923 households, and 635 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
|47.35°N 97.61°W
|2140
|3 miles (4.8 km)
|An abandoned farmhouse was destroyed and several farm buildings were heavily damaged. Trees were also damaged.
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|NW of Grand Forks
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while that of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461...
|Grand Forks
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Little Goose National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 66,109 people, 25,435 households, and 15,617 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were...
|47.96°N 97.19°W
|2147
|10 miles (16.1 km)
|A pole barn was damaged and trees were snapped or uprooted.
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|bgcolor=# | EF0
|NNE of Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, North Dakota
Sherbrooke is an ghost town in Steele County in the U.S. State of North Dakota. It was the county seat from 1885 to 1919, when the government moved to the current county seat of Finley...
|Steele
Steele County, North Dakota
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 2,258 people, 923 households, and 635 families residing in the county. The population density was 3 people per square mile . There were 1,231 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile...
|47.62°N 97.56°W
|2202
|3 miles (4.8 km)
|Minor damage limited to a few trees.
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|bgcolor=# | EF0
|N of Dahlen
Dahlen, North Dakota
Dahlen is a census-designated place in Nelson County, North Dakota in the United States. An unincorporated community, it was designated as part of the U.S. Census Bureau's Participant Statistical Areas Program on March 31, 2010...
|Nelson
Nelson County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Johnson Lake National Wildlife Refuge *Lambs Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Rose Lake National Wildlife Refuge*Stump Lake National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:...
|48.15°N 97.96°W
|2215
|3 miles (4.8 km)
|A few tree limbs were knocked down.
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|bgcolor=# | EF1
|NE of Poland
|Walsh
Walsh County, North Dakota
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,389 people, 5,029 households, and 3,319 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 5,757 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
, Marshall (MN)
Marshall County, Minnesota
Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. State of Minnesota. In 2010, the population was 9,439. It's county seat is Warren.-Geography:...
|48.26°N 97.14°W
|2221
|5 miles (8 km)
|Several large trees were snapped along the Red River
Red River of the North
The Red River is a North American river. Originating at the confluence of the Bois de Sioux and Otter Tail rivers in the United States, it flows northward through the Red River Valley and forms the border between the U.S. states of Minnesota and North Dakota before continuing into Manitoba, Canada...
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|SE of Orr
|Grand Forks
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Little Goose National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 66,109 people, 25,435 households, and 15,617 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were...
|48.07°N 97.64°W
|2222
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|A few tree limbs were knocked down.
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|bgcolor=# | EF0
|W of Thompson
Thompson, North Dakota
-Education:The city is served by . The school offers grades K-12.-High school championships:* State Class 'B' volleyball: 1997, 1998, 2004, 2005* State Class 'B' baseball: 1983, 1985, 1999, 2005* State Class 'B' jazz: 2010...
|Grand Forks
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Little Goose National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 66,109 people, 25,435 households, and 15,617 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were...
|47.76°N 97.14°W
|2230
|8 miles (12.9 km)
|Intermittent tornado touchdown with minor tree damage.
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|bgcolor=# | EF0
|E of Gilby
|Grand Forks
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Little Goose National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 66,109 people, 25,435 households, and 15,617 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were...
|48.09°N 97.48°W
|2237
|2 miles (3.2 km)
|Tornado remained over open country.
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|bgcolor=# | EF1
|W of Fordville
Fordville, North Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 266 people, 115 households, and 73 families residing in the city. The population density was 265.2 people per square mile . There were 131 housing units at an average density of 130.6 per square mile...
|Walsh
Walsh County, North Dakota
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 12,389 people, 5,029 households, and 3,319 families residing in the county. The population density was 10 people per square mile . There were 5,757 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
|48.21°N 97.85°W
|2241
|2 miles (3.2 km)
|Several trees were snapped or uprooted.
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|S of Orr
|Grand Forks
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
-National protected areas:*Kellys Slough National Wildlife Refuge*Little Goose National Wildlife Refuge-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 66,109 people, 25,435 households, and 15,617 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were...
|48.09°N 97.66°W
|2245
|4 miles (6.4 km)
|Several trees were snapped or uprooted.
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|colspan="7" align=center|Minnesota
Minnesota
Minnesota is a U.S. state located in the Midwestern United States. The twelfth largest state of the U.S., it is the twenty-first most populous, with 5.3 million residents. Minnesota was carved out of the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory and admitted to the Union as the thirty-second state...
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|bgcolor=# | EF0
|SW of Fossum
|Norman
|47.22°N 96.19°W
|2028
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Minor tree damage in a cemetery.
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|bgcolor=# | EF4
|S of Deer Creek
Deer Creek, Minnesota
Deer Creek is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 322 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
|Douglas
Douglas County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,821 people, 13,276 households, and 9,027 families residing in the county. The population density was 52 people per square mile . There were 16,694 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile...
, Otter Tail
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 57,303. Its county seat is Fergus Falls.-History:...
|46.09°N 95.46°W
|2043
|40 miles (64.4 km)
|1 death - Large multiple-vortex tornado flattened several houses and blew them away along Otter Tail County Road 143, one of which had an occupant killed. Numerous other houses were damaged or destroyed. Farm buildings were also obliterated by the tornado, which was up to 1.3 miles (2.1 km) wide. Trees were also debarked and vehicles were thrown into the air. Five others were injured.
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|bgcolor=# | EF0
|E of Vergas
Vergas, Minnesota
Vergas is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 331 at the 2010 census.Vergas claims it is home of the World's Largest Loon, actually a sculpture of a loon, the Minnesota state bird.- History :...
|Otter Tail
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 57,303. Its county seat is Fergus Falls.-History:...
|46.67°N 95.75°W
|2055
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|E of Bejou
Bejou, Minnesota
Bejou is a city in Mahnomen County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 89 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
|Mahnomen
Mahnomen County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,190 people, 1,969 households, and 1,366 families residing in the county. The population density was 9 people per square mile . There were 2,700 housing units at an average density of 5 per square mile...
, Polk
Polk County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,369 people, 12,070 households, and 8,050 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 14,008 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
|47.43°N 95.89°W
|2100
|6 miles (9.7 km)
|A few trees were knocked down.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|W of Lake Itasca
|Clearwater
Clearwater County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,423 people, 3,330 households, and 2,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 4,114 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
|47.17°N 95.37°W
|2132
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Trees and limbs were snapped along Long Lost Lake
Long Lost Lake
Long Lost Lake is located in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The closed-basin lake's waterlevel rose from 489 m in 1991 to 491 m in 2001.-External links:**...
.
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|bgcolor=# | EF1
|NW of Zerkel
Zerkel, Minnesota
Zerkel is a small unincorporated community in Rice Township, Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. It lies south of the city of Bagley and west of Itasca State Park and Lake Itasca....
|Clearwater
Clearwater County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,423 people, 3,330 households, and 2,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 4,114 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
|47.34°N 95.48°W
|2141
|3 miles (4.8 km)
|One house sustained minor damage. Extensive tree damage along the path.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|S of Bluffton
Bluffton, Minnesota
Bluffton is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States, along the Leaf River. The population was 207 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.U.S...
|Otter Tail
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 57,303. Its county seat is Fergus Falls.-History:...
|46°18′N 95°13′W
|2148 – 2150
|1.5 miles (2.4 km)
|See section on this tornado
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF4
|Wadena
Wadena, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,294 people, 1,871 households, and 1,062 families residing in the city. The population density was 818.4 people per square mile . There were 1,964 housing units at an average density of 374.3 per square mile...
area
|Otter Tail
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 57,303. Its county seat is Fergus Falls.-History:...
, Wadena
Wadena County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,713 people, 5,426 households, and 3,608 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 6,334 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
|46°24′N 95°10′W
|2159 – 2216
|10 miles (16.1 km)
|See section on this tornado
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|NW of Elmore
Elmore, Minnesota
Elmore is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 663 at the 2010 census. Elmore was the boyhood home of former vice president and presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale...
|Faribault
Faribault County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,652 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 7,247 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
|43.54°N 94.13°W
|2205
|3 miles (4.8 km)
|A metal shed was damaged and trees were uprooted.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|SE of Goodridge
Goodridge, Minnesota
"Goodridge" redirects here. For the Massachusetts court case, see Goodridge v. Department of Public Health.Goodridge is a small city in Pennington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 132 at the 2010 census...
|Pennington
Pennington County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,584 people, 5,525 households, and 3,552 families residing in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile . There were 6,033 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
|48.11°N 95.77°W
|2207
|2 miles (3.2 km)
|Heavy farm equipment was moved around and a few trees were damaged.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|W of Lake George
Lake George, Minnesota
Lake George is an unincorporated community in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. Lake George is located along U.S. Route 71 and Minnesota State Highway 200 west of Laporte. Lake George has a post office with ZIP code 56458....
|Hubbard
Hubbard County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
|47.16°N 95.14°W
|2217
|6 miles (9.7 km)
|Many large trees were snapped or uprooted.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|NW of Winsted
Winsted, Minnesota
Winsted is a city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,355 at the 2010 census.-City officials:*Mayor: Steve Stotko*Council: Tom Ollig, Bonnie Quast, Dave Mochinski and Tom Wiemiller*Administrator: Brad Martens...
|McLeod
McLeod County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,898 people, 13,449 households, and 9,427 families residing in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile . There were 14,087 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile...
|44.97°N 94.05°W
|2223
|0.75 miles (1.2 km)
|Isolated tree and limb damage and minor crop damage.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|SW of Clearbrook
Clearbrook, Minnesota
Clearbrook is a city in Clearwater County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 518 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
|Clearwater
Clearwater County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,423 people, 3,330 households, and 2,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 4,114 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
|47.64°N 95.42°W
|2229
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Several trees and power poles were damaged.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|SSW of Nimrod
Nimrod, Minnesota
Nimrod is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 69 at the 2010 census, making it one of the smallest incorporated towns in Minnesota, though it is included on most major maps. Nimrod was incorporated as a city in 1946...
to SSW of Osnawa
|Wadena
Wadena County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,713 people, 5,426 households, and 3,608 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 6,334 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
, Cass
Cass County, Minnesota
Cass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 28,567. Its county seat is Walker. A portion of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is in the county.-Geography:...
|46°36′N 94°52′W
|2230 – 2248
|14.8 miles (23.8 km)
|See section on this tornado
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|SE of Eagle Lake
Eagle Lake, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,787 people, 651 households, and 481 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,485.0 people per square mile . There were 663 housing units at an average density of 551.0 per square mile...
|Blue Earth
Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 64,013. Its county seat is Mankato.Blue Earth County is part of the Mankato–North Mankato Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
|44.15°N 93.87°W
|2237
|3 miles (4.8 km)
|Two sheds sustained minor damage. Many trees were damaged.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|NE of Elmore
Elmore, Minnesota
Elmore is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 663 at the 2010 census. Elmore was the boyhood home of former vice president and presidential candidate Walter F. Mondale...
|Faribault
Faribault County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,652 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 7,247 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
|43.52°N 94.01°W
|2240
|1.9 miles (3.1 km)
|Damage mostly to trees from this second tornado in the area.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|NE of Gatzke
Gatzke, Minnesota
Gatzke is an unincorporated community in Rollis Township, Marshall County, Minnesota, United States.The community is located east of Middle River and northwest of Grygla. County Highway 6 serves as a main route in the community. State Highway 89 is nearby...
|Marshall
Marshall County, Minnesota
Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. State of Minnesota. In 2010, the population was 9,439. It's county seat is Warren.-Geography:...
, Roseau
Roseau County, Minnesota
Roseau County is a county located in the state of Minnesota, United States. As of 2010, the population was 15,629. Its county seat is Roseau.-Geography:...
|48.46°N 95.62°W
|2244
|4 miles (6.4 km)
|Numerous trees were snapped or uprooted.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|W of Kabekona Corner
|Hubbard
Hubbard County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
|47.21°N 94.91°W
|2248
|4 miles (6.4 km)
|Damage limited to tree branches.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|W of Benedict
Benedict, Minnesota
Benedict is an unincorporated community in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. Benedict is located along Minnesota State Highway 200 southeast of Laporte. Benedict has a post office with ZIP code 56436....
|Hubbard
Hubbard County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
|47.12°N 94.79°W
|2249
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Damage limited to tree branches.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|Fisher
Fisher, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 435 people, 177 households, and 120 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,092.3 people per square mile . There were 197 housing units at an average density of 494.7 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 98.62% White, 1.15%...
area
|Polk
Polk County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,369 people, 12,070 households, and 8,050 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 14,008 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
|47.86°N 96.84°W
|2250
|7 miles (11.3 km)
|Well-defined tornado sighted by an off-duty SPC
Storm Prediction Center
The Storm Prediction Center , located in Norman, Oklahoma, is tasked with forecasting the risk of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in the contiguous United States. The agency issues convective outlooks, mesoscale discussions, and watches as a part of this process...
meteorologist. A shed was destroyed and many trees were damaged.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|NE of Clear Lake
Clear Lake, Minnesota
Clear Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 545 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 1.23% is water.U.S...
(1st tornado)
|Sherburne
Sherburne County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 64,417 people, 21,581 households, and 16,746 families residing in the county. The population density was 148 people per square mile . There were 22,827 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile...
|45.49°N 93.95°W
|2254
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|NE of Clear Lake
Clear Lake, Minnesota
Clear Lake is a city in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 545 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 1.23% is water.U.S...
(2nd tornado)
|Sherburne
Sherburne County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 64,417 people, 21,581 households, and 16,746 families residing in the county. The population density was 148 people per square mile . There were 22,827 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile...
|45.48°N 93.96°W
|2256
|3 miles (4.8 km)
|Numerous trees were snapped by a second tornado that touched down as the first one dissipated.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|N of Buffalo
Buffalo, Minnesota
As of the census of 2008, there were 18,141 people, 6,612 households, and 6,313 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,675.8 people per square mile . There were 3,871 housing units at an average density of 642.5 per square mile...
|Wright
Wright County, Minnesota
Wright County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota, founded in 1855. As of 2010, the population was 124,700. Its county seat is Buffalo.-History:...
|45.18°N 93.87°W
|2300
|5 miles (8 km)
|Many trees were damaged, including snapped trunks, around Constance Lake.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|W of Gentilly
|Polk
Polk County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,369 people, 12,070 households, and 8,050 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 14,008 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
|47.79°N 96.46°W
|2300
|3 miles (4.8 km)
|A grain bin was tossed and trees were uprooted.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|SSW of Bricelyn
Bricelyn, Minnesota
Bricelyn is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 365 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
|Faribault
Faribault County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,652 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 7,247 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
|43.51°N 93.85°W
|2305
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Tornado remained over open country.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|N of Angus
|Polk
Polk County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,369 people, 12,070 households, and 8,050 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 14,008 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
|48.09°N 96.71°W
|2306
|2 miles (3.2 km)
|One house sustained minor damage and a few tree limbs were knocked down.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|SW of Walters
Walters, Minnesota
Walters is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 73 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
|Faribault
Faribault County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,652 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 7,247 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
|43.51°N 93.83°W
|2310
|unknown
|Spotter reported tornado on the ground. No damage reported.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF2
|Kiester
Kiester, Minnesota
Kiester is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 501 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
area (1st tornado)
|Faribault
Faribault County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,652 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 7,247 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
|43.50°N 93.71°W
|2313
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Several grain bins were destroyed and many trees were knocked down.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF3
|Mentor
Mentor, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 150 people, 82 households, and 45 families residing in the city. The population density was 79.3 people per square mile . There were 102 housing units at an average density of 53.9 per square mile...
area
|Polk
Polk County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 31,369 people, 12,070 households, and 8,050 families residing in the county. The population density was 16 people per square mile . There were 14,008 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
, Red Lake
|47.67°N 96.13°W
|2315
|15 miles (24.1 km)
|1 death - A Cenex
Cenex
Cenex, or the Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon & Fuel Cell Technologies, is a UK industry-led public-private partnership, i.e. a UK government initiative set up and supported by the Department of Trade and Industry...
station was hit killing one person. The gas station and four vehicles were destroyed by the multiple-vortex tornado. Many trees, farm buildings and a farm house were also heavily damaged and cabins and cottages were heavily damaged along Maple Lake
Maple Lake
Maple Lake can refer to a location in North America:United States* Maple Lake, Minnesota, a small city* Maple Lake Township, Wright County, Minnesota* Maple Lake , Minnesota, a lake* Maple Lake , Minnesota, a lakeCanada...
.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF2
|Kiester
Kiester, Minnesota
Kiester is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 501 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
area (2nd tornado)
|Faribault
Faribault County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,652 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 7,247 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
|43.52°N 93.71°W
|2316
|unknown
|Tornado quickly developed after the first Keister tornado developed, the two tornadoes merged. Severe tree damage in the area.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|E of Dorothy
Dorothy, Minnesota
Dorothy was a small town in Section 5, Louisville Township, Red Lake County, Minnesota, now a virtual ghost town. Dorothy initially was established as a railroad station in 1916-17 after the Northern Pacific Railway extended its line from Tilden Junction to Winnipeg and built a spur through Red...
|Red Lake
|47.92°N 96.36°W
|2316
|2 miles (3.2 km)
|A parked semi-trailer was blown off a highway, injuring the driver.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF0
|E of Kiester
Kiester, Minnesota
Kiester is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 501 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
|Faribault
Faribault County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,652 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 7,247 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
|43.54°N 93.65°W
|2323
|unknown
|Brief tornado touchdown with no damage.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|N of Radium
Radium, Minnesota
Radium is a ghost town in section 19 of Comstock Township, Marshall County, Minnesota, United States. It was built alongside the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste. Marie Railroad branch line built in 1905 from Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to Kenmare, North Dakota...
|Marshall
Marshall County, Minnesota
Marshall County is a county located in the U.S. State of Minnesota. In 2010, the population was 9,439. It's county seat is Warren.-Geography:...
|48.27°N 96.62°W
|2326
|7 miles (11.3 km)
|Large trees were snapped and a shed was damaged.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|SE of Walters
Walters, Minnesota
Walters is a city in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 73 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
|Faribault
Faribault County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,652 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile . There were 7,247 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile...
, Freeborn
Freeborn County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
|43.57°N 93.64°W
|2328
|unknown
|Brief tornado damaged a few trees.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF4
|W of Albert Lea
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea is a city in and the county seat of Freeborn County in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 18,016 at the 2010 census....
|Freeborn
Freeborn County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
|43.62°N 93.53°W
|2333
|20 miles (32.2 km)
|1 death - Dozens of farms were affected and several houses were destroyed or flattened by this large wedge tornado. Three hog confinements were destroyed with several hogs escaping. A wind energy facility was also damaged. There were also additional major infrastructure damage along with gas leaks. Trees were also debarked. 14 others were injured, some severely.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|Armstrong
|Freeborn
Freeborn County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
|43.69°N 93.48°W
|2355
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Satellite tornado related to the Albert Lea tornado. Several grain bins, structures and trees were damaged.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF3
|Ellendale
Ellendale, Minnesota
Ellendale is a city in Steele County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 691 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
area
|Freeborn
Freeborn County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
, Steele
Steele County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 33,680 people, 12,846 households, and 9,082 families residing in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile . There were 13,306 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile...
|43.84°N 93.30°W
|0005
|18.7 miles (30.1 km)
|One house and many outbuildings were destroyed and several other houses were damaged. Many trees were damaged, some of which were debarked.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|Clarks Grove
Clarks Grove, Minnesota
Clarks Grove is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 706 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
area
|Freeborn
Freeborn County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
, Steele
Steele County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 33,680 people, 12,846 households, and 9,082 families residing in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile . There were 13,306 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile...
|43.60°N 93.37°W
|0015
|12.9 miles (20.8 km)
|Tornado paralleled the Ellendale tornado. Damage to farm houses, many outbuildings (some of which were destroyed) and trees.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF1
|SW of Lerdal
|Freeborn
Freeborn County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
|43.71°N 93.27°W
|0042
|5 miles (8 km)
|A barn was destroyed and sheds were damaged.
|-
|bgcolor=# | EF3
|W of Hollandale
Hollandale, Minnesota
Hollandale is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 303 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
|Freeborn
Freeborn County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
|43.76°N 93.27°W
|0047
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|One house and many outbuildings were flattened and several other houses were damaged, some severely. Major damage to trees with some debarked.
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|WSW of Newry
|Freeborn
Freeborn County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 32,584 people, 13,356 households, and 9,015 families residing in the county. The population density was 46 people per square mile . There were 13,996 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile...
|43.81°N 93.14°W
|0103
|2 miles (3.2 km)
|Three farm houses were damaged, and numerous sheds and outbuildings were also damaged.
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|S of Hill City
Hill City, Minnesota
Hill City is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 633 at the 2010 census.U.S. Route 169 and Minnesota State Highway 200 are two of the main arterial routes in the community.-Geography:...
|Aitkin
Aitkin County, Minnesota
Aitkin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population is 16,202. Its county seat is Aitkin. A portion of the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation is in the county.-History:...
|46.91°N 93.61°W
|0105
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Brief tornado captured by a mobile phone
Mobile phone
A mobile phone is a device which can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link whilst moving around a wide geographic area. It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile network operator...
photograph in the Moose Willow State Wildlife Management Area with minimal damage.
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|W of Blooming Prairie
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
Blooming Prairie is a city in Dodge and Steele counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 1,996 at the 2010 census. Most of the city lies in Steele County; only a small part of the city extends into Dodge County.-History:...
|Steele
Steele County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 33,680 people, 12,846 households, and 9,082 families residing in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile . There were 13,306 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile...
|43.87°N 93.11°W
|0110
|8 miles (12.9 km)
|One house was flattened and numerous others were damaged. Trees were also debarked. Debris also flew into a mobile home where one person was injured.
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|N of Blooming Prairie
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
Blooming Prairie is a city in Dodge and Steele counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 1,996 at the 2010 census. Most of the city lies in Steele County; only a small part of the city extends into Dodge County.-History:...
(1st tornado)
|Steele
Steele County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 33,680 people, 12,846 households, and 9,082 families residing in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile . There were 13,306 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile...
, Dodge
Dodge County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,731 people, 6,420 households, and 4,853 families residing in the county. The population density was 40 people per square mile . There were 6,642 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile...
|43.88°N 93.07°W
|0121
|6 miles (9.7 km)
|A manufactured home was destroyed, injuring a resident. Sheds, outbuildings and grain bins were also destroyed. It crossed paths with the 0110 UTC tornado.
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|N of Blooming Prairie
Blooming Prairie, Minnesota
Blooming Prairie is a city in Dodge and Steele counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 1,996 at the 2010 census. Most of the city lies in Steele County; only a small part of the city extends into Dodge County.-History:...
(2nd tornado)
|Steele
Steele County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 33,680 people, 12,846 households, and 9,082 families residing in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile . There were 13,306 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile...
, Dodge
Dodge County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 17,731 people, 6,420 households, and 4,853 families residing in the county. The population density was 40 people per square mile . There were 6,642 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile...
|43.97°N 93.00°W
|0122
|6 miles (9.7 km)
|A shed was destroyed and numerous trees were damaged.
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|NE of Rush City
Rush City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,079 people, 844 households, and 524 families residing in the city. The population density was 990.3 people per square mile . There were 908 housing units at an average density of 292.9 per square mile...
|Chisago, Pine
Pine County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,530 people, 9,939 households, and 6,917 families residing in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile . There were 15,353 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile...
, Burnett (WI)
|45.78°N 92.79°W
|0144
|8 miles (12.9 km)
|A mobile home was destroyed and several houses were damaged. Extensive tree damage along the path. Two people were injured.
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|Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester is a city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and is the county seat of Olmsted County. Located on both banks of the Zumbro River, The city has a population of 106,769 according to the 2010 United States Census, making it Minnesota's third-largest city and the largest outside of the...
|Olmsted
Olmsted County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 124,277 people, 47,807 households, and 32,317 families residing in the county. The population density was 190 people per square mile . There were 49,422 housing units at an average density of 76 per square mile...
|44.01°N 92.48°W
|0203
|1.5 miles (2.4 km)
|Major damage in the north side of town with 75 homes damaged and ten severely damaged or destroyed. Other buildings including a Menards
Menards
Menards is a chain of home improvement stores in the Midwestern United States.The privately held company headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has 262 stores in 13 states: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Kansas, South Dakota, North Dakota, and...
store and other businesses around it were damaged. Several trees were blown down.
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Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
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|NE of Lakota
Lakota, Iowa
Lakota is a city in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 255 at the 2000 census. Prior to 1920, the town was known as Germania.-Geography:Lakota is located at ....
|Kossuth
Kossuth County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,543 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,486 housing units, of which 6,697 were occupied.-2000 census:...
|43.37°N 94.15°W
|2216
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Tornado remained over open country.
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|NE of Ledyard
Ledyard, Iowa
Ledyard is a city in Kossuth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 147 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ledyard is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
|Kossuth
Kossuth County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,543 in the county, with a population density of . There were 7,486 housing units, of which 6,697 were occupied.-2000 census:...
|43.45°N 94.02°W
|2224
|1 miles (1.6 km)
|Tornado spotted along Highway 169. No damage was reported.
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|E of Rake
Rake, Iowa
Rake is a city in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States. The population was 227 at the 2000 census. Its ZIP Code is 50465.-History:Rake was founded by Arent A...
|Winnebago
Winnebago County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 10,866 in the county, with a population density of . There were 5,194 housing units, of which 4,597 were occupied.-2000 census:...
|43.48°N 93.86°W
|2305
|2 miles (3.2 km)
|Tornado spotted by fire department with no damage.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
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|N of Grantsburg
Grantsburg, Wisconsin
Grantsburg is a village in Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 1,369 at the 2000 census. The village is located within the Town of Grantsburg.-Claim to fame:...
|Burnett
|45.79°N 92.65°W
|0205
|unknown
|A few trees were snapped.
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|W of Cream
Cream, Wisconsin
Cream is an unincorporated community located in the town of Lincoln, in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Cream is located on Wisconsin Highway 88 northeast of Cochrane....
|Buffalo
Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Buffalo County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of 2000, the population was 13,804. Its county seat is Alma.-Geography:According to the U.S...
|44.32°N 91.78°W
|0257
|2 miles (3.2 km)
|A few buildings were damaged and many trees were sheared or uprooted.
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June 18 event
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Madison Madison County, Iowa -2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 15,679 in the county, with a population density of . There were 6,554 housing units, of which 6,025 were occupied.-2000 census:... |
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Wadena supercell
Around 3:20 p.m. CDT (2120 UTC), a supercell thunderstorm developed over Stevens County, MinnesotaStevens County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 10,053 people, 3,751 households, and 2,366 families residing in the county. The population density was 18 people per square mile . There were 4,074 housing units at an average density of 7 per square mile...
and initially tracked north-northeastward before turning fully northeast. Once over Otter Tail County
Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Otter Tail County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 57,303. Its county seat is Fergus Falls.-History:...
, the storm intensified and a brief EF1 tornado touched down around 4:48 pm CDT (2248 UTC) roughly 12 mi (19.3 km) south of Bluffton
Bluffton, Minnesota
Bluffton is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States, along the Leaf River. The population was 207 at the 2010 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land.U.S...
. The rear-flank downdraft of the storm quickly obscured the tornado from view; however, it was later determined the tornado was on the ground for 1.5 mi (2.4 km), uprooting small trees and snapping limbs of lager ones. At 4:56 pm CDT (2256 UTC), a tornado warning
Tornado warning
A tornado warning is an alert issued by government weather services to warn that severe thunderstorms with tornadoes may be imminent. It can be issued after a tornado or funnel cloud has been spotted by eye, or more commonly if there are radar indications of tornado formation...
was issued for portions of Becker
Becker County, Minnesota
Becker County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 32,504. Its county seat is Detroit Lakes. A portion of the White Earth Indian Reservation extends into the county.-History:...
, Clearwater
Clearwater County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,423 people, 3,330 households, and 2,287 families residing in the county. The population density was 8 people per square mile . There were 4,114 housing units at an average density of 4 per square mile...
, Hubbard
Hubbard County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,376 people, 7,435 households, and 5,345 families residing in the county. The population density was 20 people per square mile . There were 12,229 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile...
, Otter Tail and Wadena
Wadena County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,713 people, 5,426 households, and 3,608 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile . There were 6,334 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile...
Counties. Only two minutes after the warning was issued, a new tornado touched down about 3 mi (4.8 km) southwest of the city of Wadena
Wadena, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,294 people, 1,871 households, and 1,062 families residing in the city. The population density was 818.4 people per square mile . There were 1,964 housing units at an average density of 374.3 per square mile...
. Within three minutes of forming, the multiple vortex tornado
Multiple vortex tornado
A multiple-vortex tornado is a tornado that contains several vortices rotating around, inside of, and as part of the main vortex. These multiple vortices are somewhat similar to eyewall mesovortices found in intense tropical cyclones...
rapidly intensified, reaching EF4 intensity with winds estimated at 170 mph (273.6 km/h). Before crossing the Otter Tail-Wadena County border, the storm's width had reached 1.1 mi (1.8 km). The tornado then struck the western side of Wadena, causing widespread damage. In light of the damage in the city, a tornado emergency
Tornado emergency
A Tornado Emergency is enhanced wording of tornado warnings used by the National Weather Service in the United States during significant tornado occurrences in highly populated areas...
was declared for Sebeka
Sebeka, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 710 people, 332 households, and 188 families residing in the city. The population density was 289.1 people per square mile . There were 378 housing units at an average density of 153.9 per square mile . The racial makeup of the city was 99.01% White, 0.14%...
and Nimrod
Nimrod, Minnesota
Nimrod is a city in Wadena County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 69 at the 2010 census, making it one of the smallest incorporated towns in Minnesota, though it is included on most major maps. Nimrod was incorporated as a city in 1946...
; however, substantial damage never took place in these areas. Continuing northeastward, the tornado gradually weakened before dissipating at 5:16 pm CDT (2316 UTC), ending its 10 mi (16.1 km) track. Around 5:30 pm CDT (2230 UTC), a third tornado, rated EF0, touched down within the supercell, this time roughly 1.5 mi (2.4 km) south-southwest of Nimrod. Over the following 18 minutes, this storm made several touchdowns along a 14.8 mi (23.8 km) track that continued into Cass County
Cass County, Minnesota
Cass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of 2010, the population was 28,567. Its county seat is Walker. A portion of the Leech Lake Indian Reservation is in the county.-Geography:...
. Damage from this tornado was largely limited to broken tree limbs. Continuing northeast, the supercell eventually dissipated over Cass County around 6:30 pm CDT (2330 UTC).
Two houses were blown away from their foundations and many other houses and businesses were destroyed by this large wedge tornado. Wadena High School lost its roof. A bus garage and an apartment complex were also damaged and school buses were thrown into the air. Trees were also debarked. About 20 people were injured. Damage from the tornado reached $32 million, making it the most destructive of the outbreak.
Canadian Prairies flooding
North of the tornadic supercellSupercell
A supercell is a thunderstorm that is characterized by the presence of a mesocyclone: a deep, continuously-rotating updraft. For this reason, these storms are sometimes referred to as rotating thunderstorms...
s, heavy rain affected areas of the southern Canadian Prairies
Canadian Prairies
The Canadian Prairies is a region of Canada, specifically in western Canada, which may correspond to several different definitions, natural or political. Notably, the Prairie provinces or simply the Prairies comprise the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as they are largely covered...
where at least 4 to 6 in (101.6 to 152.4 mm) of rain fell across southern Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
and Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is a prairie province in Canada, which has an area of . Saskatchewan is bordered on the west by Alberta, on the north by the Northwest Territories, on the east by Manitoba, and on the south by the U.S. states of Montana and North Dakota....
on June 16 – 17 causing widespread flooding. A state of emergency
State of emergency
A state of emergency is a governmental declaration that may suspend some normal functions of the executive, legislative and judicial powers, alert citizens to change their normal behaviours, or order government agencies to implement emergency preparedness plans. It can also be used as a rationale...
was declared at the Blood Tribe Indian Reserve where people were stranded in homes due to flood waters. Nine municipal governments in Alberta also declared state of emergencies due to the flooding as did some areas of southern Saskatchewan. Portions of the Trans-Canada Highway
Trans-Canada Highway
The Trans-Canada Highway is a federal-provincial highway system that joins the ten provinces of Canada. It is, along with the Trans-Siberian Highway and Australia's Highway 1, one of the world's longest national highways, with the main route spanning 8,030 km...
were closed for 3 km (1.9 mi) due to flooding along the border between Saskatchewan and Alberta on June 18 and remained shut down until June 26. At times, 30000 to 40000 acre (12,140.6 to 16,187.4 ha) of land around the highway was submerged by flood waters. Other roads and bridges were flooded and in some cases washed away. The Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is an interprovincial park straddling the southern Alberta-Saskatchewan border, located southeast of Medicine Hat...
was also left inaccessible. In and around Medicine Hat, Alberta
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Medicine Hat, known to locals as "The Hat", is a city of 61,097 people located in the southeastern part of the province of Alberta, Canada. It is enclaved within Cypress County along with the nearby Town of Redcliff, although neither is part of the county....
, most residents were forced to evacuate as water reached depths of 2 ft (0.6096 m). Agricultural areas sustained considerable losses throughout the region as entire harvests were lost to the floods and much of the growing season had past leaving no time to re-plant crops. Throughout Alberta, losses reached C$69 million ($70.3 million), including C$54 million ($55 million) in Medicine Hat alone. A total of 340 homes were affected by the floods, 11 of which had to be condemned. Additionally, 490 ft (149.4 m) of the Trans-Canada Highway had been washed out.
Due to the prolonged shut down of the Trans-Canada Highway, many businesses along the road experienced hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost profits. Some stores reported a 95 percent decrease in income, roughly C$4,000 daily. On June 25, some residents in Medicine Hat were given C$3,000 in aid from the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. In the weeks after the disaster, reconstruction of roadways and bridges washed out by the floods began. Engineers estimated that it would take four to five weeks to repair the Trans-Canada Highway.
June 18 Midwest derechos
Following the prolific tornado outbreak, a mesoscale convective systemMesoscale Convective System
A mesoscale convective system is a complex of thunderstorms that becomes organized on a scale larger than the individual thunderstorms but smaller than extratropical cyclones, and normally persists for several hours or more...
developed across eastern Nebraska in the Omaha
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
area during the morning hours of June 18. It gradually intensified before moving into the Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines is the capital and the most populous city in the US state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small portion of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857...
area near midday. The bow echo
Bow echo
A bow echo is a term describing the characteristic radar return from a mesoscale convective system that is shaped like an archer’s bow. These systems can produce severe straight-line winds and occasionally tornadoes, causing major damage.-Research:...
intensified into an intense progressive derecho
Derecho
A derecho is a widespread and long-lived, violent convectively induced straight-line windstorm that is associated with a fast-moving band of severe thunderstorms in the form of a squall line usually taking the form of a bow echo...
over eastern Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
and propagated eastward into northern Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
and southern Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Wisconsin is a U.S. state located in the north-central United States and is part of the Midwest. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. Wisconsin's capital is...
that afternoon. Extensive damage was reported from the derecho, including in the Chicago metropolitan area as the derecho reached that region shortly before 4:00 pm CDT (2100 UTC). Nearly 300,000 customers lost power and windows were blown out of high-rise buildings in downtown Chicago.
Some counties utilized warning sirens due to the derecho's extreme winds, despite the fact there was no tornado.
The derecho continued eastward, maintaining its strength over southern Lower Michigan
Michigan
Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....
and northern Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
in the early evening hours. Winds as high as 90 mph (150 km/h) were reported in southwest Michigan with widespread damage over the region). The storm knocked out power to nearly 300,000 customers of Commonwealth Edison
Commonwealth Edison
Commonwealth Edison is the largest electric utility in Illinois, serving the Chicago and Northern Illinois area...
in the Chicago area. Windows were blown out of several high rises in downtown Chicago, including the tallest building, the Willis Tower.
More than 100,000 lost power in the immediate Detroit region including in Oakland
Oakland County, Michigan
-Demographics:As of the 2010 Census, there were 1,202,362 people, 471,115 households, and 315,175 families residing in the county. The population density as of the 2000 census was 1,369 people per square mile . There were 492,006 housing units at an average density of 564 per square mile...
and Wayne
Wayne County, Michigan
-History:Wayne County was one of the first counties formed when the Northwest Territory was organized. It was named for the American general "Mad Anthony" Wayne. It originally encompassed the entire area of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, as well as small sections that are now part of northern...
Counties , over 75,000 in the Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
/Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo, Michigan
The area on which the modern city stands was once home to Native Americans of the Hopewell culture, who migrated into the area sometime before the first millennium. Evidence of their early residency remains in the form of a small mound in downtown's Bronson Park. The Hopewell civilization began to...
regions and over 50,000 in northern Indiana and southwestern Michigan. The derecho finally weakened and rapidly dissipated as it reached Lake Erie
Lake Erie
Lake Erie is the fourth largest lake of the five Great Lakes in North America, and the tenth largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also has the shortest average water residence time. It is bounded on the north by the...
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During the evening hours of June 18, a second, weaker derecho formed over Iowa and began following a path similar to the first one, and by 8:45 pm CDT (0145 UTC) the storm was moving across Illinois causing damage in areas already affected by the initial derecho event before weakening and dissipating. One fatality was reported from the event in northern Indiana and in Dexter, Michigan
Dexter, Michigan
Dexter is a village in Washtenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The majority of the village is in the northwest corner of Scio Township with a small portion in Webster Township. The population was 4,067 at the 2010 census...
. This storm also produced dangerous lightning with two homes hit by lightning in Dexter and Scio Twp in Michigan.