Weather Service receives 7 reports of tornadoes in Freeborn, Steele counties
Published 8:38 am Thursday, June 26, 2025
- The National Weather Service reported numerous reports of tornadoes throughout Freeborn County on Wednesday. Image courtesy National Weather Service
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The National Weather Service received seven reports of tornadoes Wednesday afternoon as severe weather moved through the area.
According to the weather agency, the reports started at about 3:40 p.m. with a funnel cloud two miles southwest of Alden.
The following tornado reports were given:
• 3:42 p.m.: Multiple reported a tornado two miles southwest of Alden
• 4 p.m.: Law enforcement reported a tornado over Freeborn Lake, one mile south of Freeborn
• 4:26 p.m.: Law enforcement reported a tornado just west of Freeborn
• 4:26 p.m.: Freeborn County emergency manager reported tornado gaining strength two miles west of Freeborn
• 4:33 p.m.: Damage was reported to barn and shed at residence from a tornado two miles northeast of Hartland
• 4:37 p.m.: Law enforcement reported a tornado at the intersection of 310th Street and 685th Avenue one mile west of Hartland
• 4:44 p.m.: Law enforcement reported a tornado two miles southwest of Ellendale
Check back for more information as it is released about the magnitude of the tornadoes.