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Ten Tornadoes Touch Down in Southern Minnesota as Flash Flooding Hits Twin Cities

Friday brings a dry break following storm-driven road closures.

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Several tornado and flash flood warnings were issued in Minnesota

Overview

  • The National Weather Service confirmed ten tornadoes swept through southern Minnesota on June 25, prompting multiple tornado warnings.
  • Heavy rainfall triggered flash flooding in Minneapolis and Golden Valley, briefly cutting off roads and trapping cars near Bde Maka Ska.
  • Tornado watches remained in effect until 10 p.m. for numerous southern Minnesota counties while flash flood warnings targeted Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Carver and Washington counties.
  • Western Minnesota saw the highest rainfall totals, with areas near Marshall and Granite Falls receiving more than five inches and Roseville logging 4.27 inches.
  • More rain showers lingered through Thursday under mostly cloudy skies before forecasts predict a dry, warmer day on Friday.