EF2 Tornado — Becker, Minnesota

2022-06-24 · near Rochert, Becker, Minnesota

30.9 mi

Path length

600 yds

Path width

Event narrative

This tornado was likely wrapped in downburst winds for portions of its nearly 31 mile path through Little Toad Lake, Toad Lake, and Wolf Lake, ending around 2 se of Menagha by 1035 pm cdt. Numerous pine, oak, and poplar trees were violently snapped or uprooted along with several wooden power poles. Farm outbuilding roofs were ripped off. A modern hog barn, an older style barn, and several smaller outbuildings were blown down at various farmsteads. Max winds to 115 mph, with a max width of 600 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 1042838. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.