Waterspout spotted on Lake Vermilion

On Sunday, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms developed across the Northland. One of these storms produced a waterspout over Lake Vermilion shortly before 2:30 pm.

The waterspout developed northwest of Echo Point and west of Ely Island on eastern Lake Vermilion. It was an estimated 30 yards wide and moved north-northeast before dissipating near Spider Island. It may have passed near or over Spider Island and also passed through the vicinity of Taylor and Stonich Islands. The path was an estimated 1.95 miles, and the water spout lasted around five minutes.

No fatalities or injuries have been reported. No damage reports have been received. With 65 mph winds, this was an EF-0. According to the National Weather Service, the waterspout may have remained on water for the full five minutes.

The above information is preliminary in nature and may be revised as NWS-Duluth continues to review additional reports, images, and videos.