 F2 tornado damage near Albany, Minnesota. | |
| Type | Tornado outbreak |
|---|---|
| Duration | October 26, 1996 |
| Tornadoes confirmed | 26 (Largest October tornado outbreak in Minnesota history) |
| Max. rating1 | F2 tornado |
| Duration of tornado outbreak2 | ~11 hours |
| Fatalities | 15 injuries |
| Damage | $1.4 million (1996 USD) |
| Areas affected | Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota |
Part of the tornado outbreaks of 1996 1Most severe tornado damage; see Fujita scale 2Time from first tornado to last tornado | |
The Late-October 1996 tornado outbreak was an unusual tornadic event that affected Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota on October 26, 1996. A total of 26 tornadoes would touch down on what turned out to be a record breaking late-season tornado outbreak.