Polk storm history

This tornado began in Polk County and tracked northeastward for nine miles to the Red Lake County line about 5 miles north-northeast of Mentor. After crossing into Red Lake County, it continued for an additional 6 miles. The tornado tracked across Maple Lake and the community of …

This tornado was likely wrapped in downburst winds and heavy rain for most of its path. It tracked nearly due east at about 60 mph, for at least 15 miles. It tore down trees in shelterbelts and tore roofing off of a couple of homes and farm buildings. It tore down 11 miles, or mo…

A tornado produced intermittent EF-0 and EF-1 damage in Grand Forks, ND and East Grand Forks, MN. It initially touched down near the intersection of 38th St. and 32nd Ave in Grand Forks, ND where it bent a light pole from the top of the intersection stop lights. It tracked to the…

Nielsville FD reported multiple brief touchdowns near the pilling station lasting no more than 30 seconds and doing no reported damage other that stripping some leaves off crops. Spotters also reported a funnel with intermittent touchdowns near the Nielsville pilling station.

This tornado tracked NW to SE with a final S push as it occluded. It tracked for about 5.3 miles, with roughly 0.68 miles in Polk County and the remaining track in Norman County. EF0 damage was noted in Polk County, with EF1 damage in Norman County.