Severe Tornado Outbreak Hits Rochester Area with 130 mph Winds
Severe Tornado Outbreak Hits Rochester Area with 130 mph Winds
US · Published Apr 19, 2026
• An EF-2 tornado with 130 mph winds hit Stewartville, MN, causing significant damage.
• Multiple tornadoes impacted the Rochester area, damaging dozens of homes in Marion Township and Stewartville.
• The National Weather Service urges vigilance and adherence to safety precautions following the severe weather event.
Tornadoes cause widespread damage in Rochester area
A series of severe tornadoes struck the Rochester, Minnesota area, causing widespread damage and disruption.
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