Sheriff: 3 tornadoes cause damage in Fillmore County

Published 6:17 pm Tuesday, May 28, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities say three tornadoes touched down in southeast Minnesota causing structural damage, but no injuries.

Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge said at least four farms sustained damage Monday when the twisters moved through the area. The Memorial Day storm dosed the Twin Cities and southern communities with between 1 1/2 to 2 inches of rain.

The National Weather Service said more than 3 inches of rain fell in Rochester by early evening.

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