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MN storms: Possible tornadoes cause damage
As the severe storms start wrapping up in Minnesota, reports of damage and power outages are coming in from across the state.
FARIBAULT, Minn. (FOX 9) - The National Weather Service reports it has confirmed a tornado touched down east of Faribault during severe storms that hit Minnesota on Monday. Several other tornadoes were also confirmed in Wisconsin.
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Sky FOX 9 captures damage from Monday's storms [RAW]
Sky FOX 9 captured damage from Monday's storms that hit Kenyon, Minn., and near Eau Claire County in Wisconsin. A total of five tornadoes were confirmed by the National Weather Service.
Tornado confirmed
What we know:
The National Weather Service says they estimate a damage rating of EF-1 for the tornado that touched down between Faribault and Kenyon on Monday evening.
Crews are still assessing the damage.
FOX 9 crews visited a farm site in that area on Monday evening and a barn that had collapsed and damage to a silo.
4 Tornadoes confirmed in Eau Claire County (Wis.)
What they're saying:
The National Weather Service on Tuesday confirmed four tornadoes impacted southern Eau Claire County in Wisconsin:
- An EF-1 tornado touched down down northeast of Mondovi in Buffalo County that briefly crossed into Eau Claire County before lifting.
- A second EF-1 briefly touched down south of Allen and west of Foster.
- A brief EF-0 touched down near Hale Corner.
- A final EF-1 crossed US-12 between Augusta and Fairchild, lifting just before the county line with Clark County.
What we don't know:
The National Weather Service Twin Cities says more information will be available once damage assessments are finalized.
The Source: The National Weather Service Twin Cities provided a storm damage update on Tuesday via social media.