August 27th Tornadoes (Updated As of Sept 6th)

Summary:

A NWS Storm Survey concluded that an EF0 tornado touched down near the intersection of Jacquara Avenue and 161st Street West, and moved north-northeast across Crystal Lake, and then lifted near Crystal Beach. Several homes had damage (mainly roof damage) which occurred as multiple large trees were either uprooted or blown down along the tornado's path. The maximum width was 100 yards with a peak wind of 75 mph.

Summary:

A NWS Storm Survey concluded that an EF0 tornado touched down near Germane Avenue and 128th Street, or around Hidden Ponds, and Cedar Valley Apartments and moved northeast across 127th Street West. This tornado continued to move northeast before lifting between 126th and 125th Street along Genesee Avenue. This tornado uprooted or blew down numerous large trees along its path. Structural damage (mainly roof damage) occurred to apartment complexes, mobile homes, and single family homes between 128th and 125th Street. Maximum wind speeds were 85 mph with a width of 100 yards.

Summary:

A NWS Storm Survey concluded that a brief EF0 tornado formed in a wooden area between Timbershore Lane and Tananger Circle, south of Duckwood Drive in Eagan, Minnesota. Most of the damage occurred between Timbershore Lane and Duckwood Drive before the damage path became more disorganized as the tornado lifted near Lexington, and Yankee Doodle Road where a few large pine trees were uprooted. Damage was more widespread in the wooden area where large hardwood trees were uprooted or blown down. Several of the large trees landed on roofs, sheds and fence's in this residential neighborhood. Damage indicators showed that up to 85 mph winds occurred, with a path width of 150 yards.

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Summary:

A NWS Storm Survey concluded that a brief EF0 tornado formed near Thompson Avenue East, and Oakdale Avenue and moved north-northeast across a residential neighborhood between Thompson Avenue and Christensen Avenue in West St. Paul. Several large trees were uprooted or blown down in this area with a maximum width of 50 yards, and a maximum speed of 85 mph. Most of the trees landed in open areas with little roof or property damage.

Summary:

Tornado touched down just southeast of the intersection of I-94 and Highways 10/61 and moved north-northeast. It tracked just east of Harding High School, crossing White Bear Avenue near Case Avenue, and continuing beyond Larpenteur Avenue, where it dissipated near Goodrich Park in Maplewood. The tornado uprooted or broke dozens of trees, with some falling on sheds, houses, and a few vehicles.