EF1 Tornado — Isanti, Minnesota

2024-08-29 · near Isanti, Isanti, Minnesota

4.6 mi

Path length

250 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A tornado developed in Anoka County and moved through portions of Oak Grove, St Francis, and East Bethel before crossing into Isanti County. In Isanti County, twofarm outbuildings weredestroyed and a pole barnsustained roof damage. Hundreds of trees were also broken or uprooted.

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 1211110. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.