Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest

"Authorities in Kansas reported several people with minor injuries after storms passed through on Monday. Three people were left with minor injuries in rural Franklin County, about 50 miles southwest of Kansas City."

"In Ottawa, officials said there was structural damage, but there were no deaths or injuries. Power lines and trees were damaged, as well as several businesses, including one where outside walls were gone."

"Three tornadoes touched down in southern Minnesota, where some damage to farms was reported. There were also reports of baseball-sized hail that caused damage to vehicles in the area."

"A tornado touched down near Gilman, a village of about 380 people in northwestern Wisconsin, but the damage was minor. The weather service was still working to determine the tornado's rating."

Severe storms caused damage in the Plains and Midwest, with reports of minor injuries in Kansas and structural damage in Ottawa. A National Weather Service team will assess potential tornado damage in Ottawa. In Miami County, homes were destroyed and injuries reported. Southern Minnesota experienced three tornadoes and baseball-sized hail causing vehicle damage. A tornado touched down in northwestern Wisconsin, resulting in minor damage, while a manufactured home in Steuben lost its roof due to the storms.

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