EF1 Tornado — Mahnomen, Minnesota

2022-06-24 · near Naytahwaush, Mahnomen, Minnesota

3.8 mi

Path length

400 yds

Path width

Event narrative

This tornado was likely wrapped in downburst winds and heavy rain as is tracked east northeastward across North Twin Lake and the community of Naytahwaush, ending around 1 ene of town by 923 pm CDT. The tornado snapped or uprooted numerous pine, poplar, and oak trees. It tore roughly 40 percent of the roof decking off of one house and shingles and roofing materials off of other buildings along its path. Peak winds were estimated to 105 mph, with a maximum width of 400 yards.

Wider weather episode

Two rounds of severe thunderstorms produced large hail and gusty winds across the northern Red River Valley and into northwest Minnesota. Hail up to 2.75 inches was reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1042829. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.