EF1 Tornado — Anoka, Minnesota

2024-08-29 · near Andover, Anoka, Minnesota

3.6 mi

Path length

250 yds

Path width

Event narrative

Tornado developed in the northeast corner of Andover and continued north-northeast into the southeast portion of Oak Grove, where it dissipated. Hundreds of trees were broken or uprooted, some of which fell on houses, sheds, and vehicles. In addition to performing a storm survey, drone video from the Sheriff's Office was viewed.

Wider weather episode

A well-defined cold front associated with a strong upper-level low produced widespread wind damage and a few tornadoes throughout central and eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin on August 29th, 2024. Four tornadoes occurred. There were also a number of downbursts, with some of the most significant downburst damage in Champlin, Anoka, and Cottage Grove.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1211108. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.