On Thursday, May 15, 2025, severe storms swept through Minnesota and western Wisconsin, resulting in multiple tornado reports. While the exact number of confirmed tornadoes is still under investigation, preliminary reports indicate at least seven possible tornado touchdowns across the region.
Tornado Activity in Minnesota
-
Isanti County: Law enforcement reported a confirmed tornado touchdown around 4:45 p.m. CDT, approximately 4 miles east of Isanti near Durant Street and County Road 5. Damage included downed trees and power lines. (MPR News, KNSI)
-
Cotton and Canyon: Reports from these areas, located about 30 miles northwest of Duluth, indicated tornado activity. In Cotton, trees were snapped in half, and a shed was destroyed. In Canyon, a tornado reportedly crossed Highway 53 south of Cotton. (AOL)
Tornado Activity in Wisconsin
-
Rusk: An EF-1 tornado touched down around 7:30 p.m. CDT just north of I-94 near Rusk, Wisconsin, east of Menomonie. The tornado left a six-mile-long path, causing damage near the Whitetail Golf Course. Wind speeds were estimated between 80 to 90 mph. (FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul)
-
St. Croix Falls: An EF-0 tornado was confirmed near St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, where a farm sustained significant damage. (FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul)
Safety Measures
Residents in affected areas are advised to seek shelter immediately during tornado warnings. Ideal shelter includes basements or interior rooms without windows. It's crucial to stay updated through reliable weather alerts and have emergency kits ready. Avoid staying in mobile homes or vehicles, standing near windows, or attempting to outrun a tornado in a car. (The Times of India)
The National Weather Service continues to assess the damage and confirm the exact number of tornadoes. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through local news and official weather channels.(CBS News)
tornado warning, tornado watch, severe thunderstorm warning, radar, tornado, wood tv 8, weather storms tornadoes, tornado grand rapids, national weather service, grand rapids weather, tornado tracker, weather grand rapids, michigan tornado, kalamazoo weather, tornado michigan, grand rapids tornado, wisconsin tornado, tornado near me, news 8, michigan weather, tornado warning chicago, news 8 weather, tornado watch wisconsin, michigan, grand rapids tornado today, tornado wisconsin, live radar, tornado warning michigan, lansing weather, weather channel, milwaukee weather, tornado warning minneapolis, minneapolis weather, tornado warning wisconsin, tornado minneapolis, weather radar grand rapids, hail, nws, wisconsin, weather minneapolis, minneapolis tornado, wcco weather, wcco, tornado warning mn, chicago tornado, madison weather, tornado warning near me, tmj4 weather, minneapolis tornado warning, kstp weather, tornado minnesota, minneapolis, minnesota tornado, tornado warning st paul, tornado mn, tornado watch mn, mn tornado, mn weather, kstp, fox 9 news, weather radar minneapolis, storm prediction center, tornado warning minnesota, severe weather outlook, tornado warning minneapolis today, spc, minnesota weather, star tribune, weather.com, weather.