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NOUS43 KARX 161806
PNSARX
WIZ017-170615-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
106 PM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for 04/13/26 Tornado Event...

...Tornado Near Gilman, Wisconsin...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.54 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   20 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/13/2026
Start Time:             05:38 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 WNW Gilman / Taylor County / WI
Start Lat/Lon:          45.1884 / -90.8652

End Date:               04/13/2026
End Time:               05:48 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SW Hannibal / Taylor County / WI
End Lat/Lon:            45.2261 / -90.8175

Survey Summary:
The tornado touched down approximately 3 miles northwest of
Gilman, Wisconsin and traveled northeast through mainly rural
areas, though it was well documented in photos and videos. 
Minor damage occurred to outbuildings and trees on the
broken 3.5 mile path. NWS La Crosse thanks Taylor County 
Emergency Management for assisting with this damage assessment.

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.

$$

Kurz

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NOUS43 KARX 182325
PNSARX
MNZ086-087-191130-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
625 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for 04/17/26 Tornado Event - Update 7...

.Update...Tornado #7

.Oslo MN...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.93 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/17/2026
Start Time:             01:53 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 SE Oslo / Dodge County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          43.8596 / -92.7193

End Date:               04/17/2026
End Time:               02:02 PM CDT
End Location:           2 S Rock Dell / Olmsted County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            43.8813 / -92.6476

Survey Summary:
The EF0 tornado affected mainly rural areas southeast of Oslo MN
with estimated max winds around 80 mph. Mainly farm outbuildings
and trees sustained light damage during the tornadoes 4 mile path

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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NOUS43 KARX 190130
PNSARX
MNZ086-094-191330-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
830 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for 4/17/26 Tornado Event - Update 8...

.Update...Tornado #8

.Sargeant-Oslo MN Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/17/2026
Start Time:             08:46 AM CDT
Start Location:         3 SSW Oslo / Mower County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          43.8468 / -92.7803

End Date:               04/17/2026
End Time:               08:49 AM CDT
End Location:           1 SE Oslo / Dodge County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            43.8705 / -92.7315

Survey Summary:
This short-lived EF0 tornado began near the Dodge and Mower
County line before entering rural Dodge County. The tornado
caused minor damage to a grain silo before dissipating. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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NOUS43 KARX 190144
PNSARX
MNZ086-094-191345-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
844 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for 4/17/2025 Tornado Event - Update 8...

.Update...Tornado #8 - Correction for Start/End Time 

.Sargeant-Oslo MN Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/17/2026
Start Time:             01:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 SSW Oslo / Mower County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          43.8468 / -92.7803

End Date:               04/17/2026
End Time:               01:49 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE Oslo / Dodge County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            43.8705 / -92.7315

Survey Summary:
This short-lived EF0 tornado began near the Dodge and Mower
County line before entering rural Dodge County. The tornado
caused minor damage to a grain silo before dissipating. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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NOUS43 KARX 190320
PNSARX
MNZ086-094-191530-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1020 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for 4/17/2026 Tornado Event - Update 8...

.Update...Tornado #8 - Adjusted start/end times and corrected
header from previous statement. 

.Sargeant-Oslo MN Tornado...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.05 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   75 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/17/2026
Start Time:             01:45 PM CDT
Start Location:         3 SSW Oslo / Mower County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          43.8468 / -92.7803

End Date:               04/17/2026
End Time:               01:50 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SE Oslo / Dodge County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            43.8705 / -92.7315

Survey Summary:
This short-lived EF0 tornado began near the Dodge and Mower
County line before entering rural Dodge County. The tornado
caused minor damage to a grain silo before dissipating. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in
NWS Storm Data.


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NOUS43 KARX 201509
PNSARX
IAZ009-210315-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1009 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for the April 17 Tornado Event Update 11...

.NW of Saratoga...

Rating:                 EF0
Estimated Peak Wind:    85 mph
Path Length /statute/:  4.42 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   60 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               1

Start Date:             04/17/2026
Start Time:             02:47 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 NW Saratoga / Howard County / IA
Start Lat/Lon:          43.3779 / -92.431

End Date:               04/17/2026
End Time:               02:54 PM CDT
End Location:           4 S Chester / Howard County / IA
End Lat/Lon:            43.4225 / -92.3682

Survey Summary:
This tornado developed northwest of Saratoga and tracked
northeast, damaging one outbuilding during its existence. The
tornado was witnessed and photographed by multiple individuals.
The tornado rolled a truck, with the driver suffering minor
injuries. This track is subject to change pending review of high-
resolution satellite imagery. 

&&

EF Scale: The Enhanced Fujita Scale classifies tornadoes into the
following categories:

EF0.....65 to 85 mph
EF1.....86 to 110 mph
EF2.....111 to 135 mph
EF3.....136 to 165 mph
EF4.....166 to 200 mph
EF5.....>200 mph

NOTE:
The information in this statement is preliminary and subject to
change pending final review of the event and publication in NWS
Storm Data.

$$

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