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1883 Rochester Tornado

When
August 21, 1883
Where
Rochester, Minnesota
Part of
F5 tornado strikes Rochester, Minnesota

A severe tornado struck Rochester, Minnesota, on August 21, 1883, causing significant casualties and destruction.

The tornado demolished much of Rochester, leaving at least 37 dead and over 200 injured. The event is recorded as a major disaster in the city's history, impacting the local community and infrastructure significantly.

Sources

  1. Mayo Clinic Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  2. Rochester, Minnesota Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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