The following events were reported: Hail, Thunderstorm Wind, Tornado. These occurred near station USW00014922, approximately 38.7539 km away, between 2006-08-24 06:50:00 and 2006-08-24 23:28:00. The events included records with hailstones measuring 2.7694444444444444 inches.The events resulted in 39 injuries and 1 fatalities. The events caused property damage valued at 73800000.0 and crop damage of 4000000.0. Episode Narrative:                                       
Event Narrative:   The F3 tornado that began in Nicollet County at 1630 CST moved into Le Sueur County near the northern city limits of Kasota. Over 100 homes suffered some damage, dozens of homes had major damage, and three were completely leveled. The tornado moved east-northeast for about ten miles in Le Sueur County, then turned and moved east-southeast until dissipation. Hundreds of farm animals were killed, including 200 cows at a large dairy. Approximately five thousand acres of corn and soybeans were estimated to be ruined across the county. A State Farm spokeswoman said the company expected 4,500 homeowner claims and 8,000 auto claims from the storm. Some information provided by the Star Tribune newspaper. A 91 year old man perished in the upper floor of his home when a tree crashed through the roof. The tornado began with a very narrow path and gradually expanded to a half mile wide multiple vortex tornado. One home in Nicollet lost much of its upper floor, and other homes suffered major damage, including some bring shifted off their foundation. The tornado continued east along Highway 99, producing major damage to houses, farm buildings, and a power substation. It did its most severe damage on the southern outskirts of St. Peter, where a house was completely leveled. A total of 57 homes properties in Nicollet County were damaged, and several homes had to be totaled out. A spokesmen from the St. Peter Community Hospital said several persons were admitted with severe wounds, such as broken bones. The tornado crossed the Minnesota River near the southern city limits of St. Peter, and entered Le Sueur County near the city of Kasota (see separate entry). Reported at Round Lake Blvd and 45th. Reported at Round Lake Blvd and Highway 10. Reported at Coon Rapids Blvd and 121st. The tornado tore across corn and bean fields, and crossed both Highways 15 and 68. It blew two semis off Highway 15, injuring two individuals. A machine shed was destroyed, and minor damage was incurred by some barns and outbuildings. Hail covered the ground. One inch tree branches down. Some minor street flooding. Roof blown off mobile home in Faribault; ten inch tree down beside Highway 60 east of Faribault. Vehicles, siding, and roofs damaged. Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Scott County. Numerous car windows were smashed out, along with damaged building roofs. One State Farm claims adjuster said she processed "58 claims in 45 minutes". An Anoka County Sheriff said three city vehicles were put out of commission. As reported by the Pioneer Press newspaper. All vehicles parked on the top level of the government center ramp were damaged. There was one unofficial report of 3.0 inch hail at 1255 CST near Sunny Acres Park in Anoka. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Anoka County. Six inches of standing water reported in yard of residence. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Hennepin County. Numerous vehicles damaged at Mercy Hospital.