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F1 Tornado — Wright, Minnesota

2002-09-09 · near Albertville, Wright, Minnesota

$1.4M

Property damage

1.1 mi

Path length

75 yds

Path width

Event narrative

A rare late night tornado struck a subdivision in Albertville. According to a damage survey conducted by NWS personnel, it touched down on the eastern edge of Cedar Creek Golf Course, trekked straight east, and dissipated in a city park just west of the railroad tracks. It completely tore the roof off of one home. Roofs were partially off a number of other homes, many attached garages collapsed, and a couple of houses were rotated on their foundation. About 20 homes were damaged, nine of which sustained significant damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5319968. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.