Damage Survey PNS (Max: EF2) from KARX

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NOUS43 KARX 181707
PNSARX
MNZ087-190515-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1207 PM CDT Sat Apr 18 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for April 17 Tornado Event...

.Stewartville-Marion Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  9.67 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   175 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/17/2026
Start Time:             02:17 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Stewartville / Olmsted County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          43.8722 / -92.4826

End Date:               04/17/2026
End Time:               02:31 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SW Chester / Olmsted County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            43.9839 / -92.3687

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed just northeast of Stewartville around 2:17 pm
and traveled about 10 miles northeast damaging numerous homes and
farms. Some of the worst damage was seen near Marion Road just
northeast of Highway 52 where homes were more severely damaged
with roof removal and partially collapsed exterior walls. The
tornado was on the ground for about 14 minutes using radar
estimation. At its widest, mainly in rural areas, it was
approximately 175 yards. 

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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 181831
PNSARX
MNZ079-087-190645-

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

...NWS Damage Survey for 04/17/26 Tornado Event 

.The Viola-Plainview MN Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    125 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.50 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   150 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             04/17/2026
Start Time:             02:46 PM CDT
Start Location:         2 E Viola / Olmsted County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          44.0689 / -92.2182

End Date:               04/17/2026
End Time:               03:00 PM CDT
End Location:           2 ESE Plainview / Wabasha County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            44.152 / -92.123

Survey Summary:
The EF2 tornado affected mainly rural areas northeast of
Rochester MN beginning about 5 miles east-northeast of Viola in
northeast Olmsted county around 2:46 pm. The tornado tracked
northeast damaging trees and outbuildings. One farm house lost a
roof and garage roof portions. The tornado ended in Wabasha
county a few miles southeast of Plainview MN at 3:00 pm. Maximum
winds were estimated at around 125 mph near the farm house
residence.  

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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 191505
PNSARX
MNZ087-200315-

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service La Crosse WI
1005 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...NWS Damage Survey for April 17 Tornado Event Update #1...

Update...Updated for 2 reported injuries.

.Stewartville-Marion Tornado...

Rating:                 EF2
Estimated Peak Wind:    130 mph
Path Length /statute/:  9.67 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   175 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               2

Start Date:             04/17/2026
Start Time:             02:17 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 N Stewartville / Olmsted County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          43.8722 / -92.4826

End Date:               04/17/2026
End Time:               02:31 PM CDT
End Location:           1 SW Chester / Olmsted County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            43.9839 / -92.3687

Survey Summary:
The tornado formed just northeast of Stewartville around 2:17 pm
and traveled about 10 miles northeast damaging numerous homes and
farms. Some of the worst damage was seen near Marion road just
northeast of Highway 52 where homes were more severely damaged
with roof removal and partially collapsed exterior walls. The
tornado was on the ground for about 14 minutes using radar
estimation. At its widest, mainly in rural areas, it was
approximately 175 yards. 

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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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