F2 Tornado — Dakota, Minnesota
2001-05-09 · near Northfield, Dakota, Minnesota
$7.0M
Property damage
3.0 mi
Path length
50 yds
Path width
Event narrative
The Northfield tornado (which originated in Rice County) crossed Highway 19 into extreme southeastern Dakota County, then went into Goodhue County. Five homes sustained major damage, including one with its roof completely removed. 12 other homes received minor damage. Several motorists barely made it into nearby homes before the tornado struck.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5250125. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.