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Public Information Statement...UPDATED
National Weather Service Duluth MN
819 PM CDT Fri Jun 14 2024

...NWS Damage Survey for 06/12/2024 Tornado Event...

.Update #1...

Updated to remove numbering from tornadoes, clarify the tornado 
narratives, and provide a little more detail about the storms 
which produced the tornadoes.

.Overview...

Numerous severe thunderstorms moved across north-central and 
northeast Minnesota on the evening of Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 
producing large hail to the size of baseballs, isolated 
thunderstorm wind damage, and several tornadoes. Two distinct 
supercellular storms produced four tornadoes (rated EF-0 and 
EF-2) across portions of Crow Wing, Aitkin, and Carlton Counties 
between roughly 6:15 PM and 7:30 PM. The supercell that tracked 
through Crow Wing and Aitkin County produced three separate 
tornadoes, first on/near Upper Whitefish Lake across to Clamshell 
Lake, or west of Crosslake, where a wide, sharp path of damage 
was found. This tornado dissipated, with a second tornado forming 
south of Wolford, west of Rabbit Lake (north of Crosby). This 
second tornado appeared to have a mainly continuous path of damage
from near Wolford to Rabbit Lake to Cedar Lake to Hammal Lake. 
There may have been a break in this tornado as it traveled across 
the Crow Wing State Forest, but a combination of storm chaser and 
spotter video as well as ground surveys seemed to indicate a 
mainly consistent path of damage. This supercell then later 
produced a weak, wispy tornado with no known damage near Glen, MN,
with the particular length of this tornado unknown due to limited
access in this area. While this supercell was ongoing, a separate
supercell briefly produced a weak tornado in northwest Carlton 
County where mainly minor tree damage (large branches, a few trees
snapped) was observed north of Wright, MN. No injuries or 
fatalities were reported, and NWS Duluth had a Tornado Warning in 
effect for these storms for the duration of time they produced 
tornadoes.

Another supercell thunderstorm tracked across northeast St. Louis,
northern Lake, and extreme southern Cook counties. NWS Duluth has
not received reports of damage from that storm as of this evening
and an survey team did not find damage along the North Shore on
Thursday. We continue to look for information about this storm and
any potential hail or wind damage it may have produced.

This information is preliminary in nature and will likely be 
revised as we continue to review additional reports, images, and 
videos. NWS Duluth sincerely appreciates the coordination with our 
state and local partners including Emergency Management and 
Sheriff Departments at Carlton, Aitkin, and Crow Wing Counties as
well as the Minnesota State Patrol. We also sincerely appreciate 
the images and video shared with us by our local media partners.

The listing below is ordered by storm and then by time of the 
tornadoes.


...Tornadic Supercell #1...

This storm developed around 3:45 PM CDT in northwest Minnesota in
southeast Norman County, west of Wabun. The storm tracked 
generally east-southeastward and dissipated around 10 PM CDT in 
southeast Douglas County, WI, near Wascott after traveling a 
distance of approximately 230 miles.

.Whitefish Lake/Clamshell Lake/West of Crosslake Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-2
Estimated Peak Wind:    120 mph
Path Length /statute/:  3.2 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   700.0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             06/12/2024
Start Time:             06:18 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NE Jenkins / Crow Wing County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          46.6901 / -94.2572

End Date:               06/12/2024
End Time:               06:23 PM CDT
End Location:           3 N Breezy Point / Crow Wing County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            46.6519 / -94.2204

Survey Summary:
Tornado developed over Upper Whitefish Lake (no tornadic damage
found or reported on the northwestern shore indicating the tornado
touched down on the lake before moving onshore) and traveled 
southeast towards Pelican Lake. Extensive damage to private 
residences and forest along Old Whiskey Road and Rutger Rd 
(referred to by locals as “Tip Top Point”) and across Bertha and 
Clamshell Lake towards the far eastern reach of Whitefish Golf 
Club’s holes. Damage path was the widest near Old Whiskey and 
Rutger Road, around 700 yards across, with tree damage even 
identified on the island to the north of Old Whiskey Road. Over 
80% of trees were uprooted or snapped near the base, and numerous 
homes showed minor to major roof damage. The worst of the roof 
damage was several homes which had over 50% of the roof deck 
uplifted and removed. Homeowners also reported a nearly hour-long 
storm surge of 1 to 2 feet from Upper Whitefish Lake. Minnesota 
State Patrol helicopter footage shows some scattered tornadic tree
damage south of County Road 16 near Clear Lake. No other damage
has been found or reported beyond that point. No fatalities or 
injuries reported.

.Wolford to Rabbit Lake to Cedar Lake to Hammal Lake Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-2
Estimated Peak Wind:    115 mph
Path Length /statute/:  13.1 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   200.0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             06/12/2024
Start Time:             06:45 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 W Wolford / Crow Wing County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          46.5473 / -93.9912

End Date:               06/12/2024
End Time:               07:05 PM CDT
End Location:           3 SSW Aitkin / Aitkin County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            46.4881 / -93.7418

Survey Summary:
A tornado redeveloped near Wolford, from the same storm that
produced the first tornado near Crosslake. Initial damage located
along County Road 30, south of County Highway 11/Mississippi
River, mostly trees snapped and uprooted. Tornado continued east-
southeast across Rabbit Lake just north of Cuyuna and then towards
Highway 210. Damage along the western shore of Rabbit Lake
affected private residences with a RV flipped over, roof covering
material partially removed, and numerous trees snapped which lead
to secondary home damage, including several collapsed out-
buildings and garages. The tornado crossed Highway 210 near mile
marker 145, as evidenced by both tree damage and storm chaser
footage. It then took a southeastward path across portions of
western Cedar Lake, producing extensive tree damage and pockets of
residential property damage to roofs and garages, including a fish
house that was picked up and thrown nearly 100 yards. This is the
area of low-end EF-2 damage. The tornado path then became more
eastward as it neared the end of its lifecycle, with final damage
found on Hammal Lake, where localized pockets of extensive tree
damage were located, and one three-season cabin and boat house
were completely destroyed and partially thrown into the water. 

.Tornado South of Glen...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    65 mph
Path Length /statute/:  1.6 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   20.0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             06/12/2024
Start Time:             07:25 PM CDT
Start Location:         1 SSW Glen / Aitkin County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          46.4001 / -93.5293

End Date:               06/12/2024
End Time:               07:29 PM CDT
End Location:           2 SSE Glen / Aitkin County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            46.3871 / -93.5016

Survey Summary:
A tornado developed near Glen, MN. Storm chaser and spotter video
depict a wispy tornado with no debris visible. Due to the rural 
and forested nature of this damage and no reports of damage, a 
ground survey has not been completed. This tornado rating and 
details may be updated in the future as additional aerial imagery 
becomes available. 


...Tornadic Supercell #2...

This storm developed around 6 PM between Hill City and McGregor
in Aitkin County, MN. The storm moved generally east-southeastward
and dissipated near Solon Springs in Douglas County, WI after
traveling about 90 miles.

.Wright/Cromwell Tornado...

Rating:                 EF-0
Estimated Peak Wind:    80 mph
Path Length /statute/:  7.8 miles
Path Width /maximum/:   50.0 yards
Fatalities:             0
Injuries:               0

Start Date:             06/12/2024
Start Time:             06:42 PM CDT
Start Location:         4 NW Wright / Carlton County / MN
Start Lat/Lon:          46.7235 / -93.0607

End Date:               06/14/2024
End Time:               06:54 PM CDT
End Location:           2 W Cromwell / Carlton County / MN
End Lat/Lon:            46.6778 / -92.9159


Survey Summary:
Tornado developed on or near the Aitkin/Carlton County line and
traveled southeast towards Highway 210 between Wright and
Cromwell. Minor tree damage was noted on West Road near the start
of the tornado path, with a broad area of large branches down and
a few trees snapped towards the top. The tornado then traveled
across a mainly marsh/bog landscape, crossing Center Road where
power lines were damaged and widespread tree damage was noted
along a 50 yard stretch of road. The tornado track continued on a
southeast to east-southeast path, with the last signs of damage
near to just south of Highway 210 near Woodbury Lake where a few
clusters of tree damage were noted. No injuries or fatalities were
reported, and property damage was very limited, with only a
handful of homes/buildings impacted.

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

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

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

$$

JJM/Huyck