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The National Weather Service has confirmed that 16 tornadoes touched down in Minnesota during last week s storms. The number could still rise as damage surveys continue.
Five tornadoes touched down in Fillmore County, six in Freeborn County, two in Winona County, and single tornadoes in Wabasha, Mower and Houston counties during last week's historic storm.
The strongest of the tornadoes was the one that caused major damage to buildings in Hartland, Minn., northwest of Albert Lea. It was an EF-2, with estimated peak wind speeds of 115 mph.