This is a repeating eventaugust 21, 2022august 21, 2024
Rochester, MN F5 Tornado (1883)
Event Details
Catastrophic damage to North Rochester as seen from Cole’s Mill.
At least three significant tornadoes occurred on August 21, 1883. By far the most damaging of the trio and the topic of this summary was a horrific F5 that tore through the Minnesota town of Rochester. Yet from the aftermath of this devastating tragedy, something wonderful would be created – the Mayo Clinic. Read this premium summary by becoming a member here!