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Coleridge twister rated EF2, agency says

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say the confirmed twister that damaged part of Coleridge in northeast Nebraska's Cedar County was rated EF2.

EF2 twisters have wind speeds ranging from 111 to 135 mph.

The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency the tornado began eight miles northwest of Coleridge on Tuesday. The agency also says the twister injured one person, destroyed one home and damaged several others.

Coleridge sits about 35 miles north of Pilger, which was heavily damaged by a tornado on Monday. Two people were killed.

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