Thunderstorm Wind in CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:08:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:08:00 (CST)
Location: GONVICK
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A large tree was blown down and roof damage was reported to homes and businesses.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 22:00:00 to 08-AUG-01 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: PELICAN RPDS MUNI AR
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

An airplane was torn from its moorings and flipped over.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:35:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:35:00 (CST)
Location: BEMIDJI
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Many trees were blown down at Lake Bemidji State Park.  One tree fell on a car and another damaged a camper.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:35:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:35:00 (CST)
Location: BEMIDJI
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A tree fell on a garage, completely destroying it.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:25:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:25:00 (CST)
Location: WILTON
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:05:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:05:00 (CST)
Location: GULLY
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

36 oak and ash trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:37:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:37:00 (CST)
Location: PELICAN RAPIDS
Magnitude: 61 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

1000 customers were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:43:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:43:00 (CST)
Location: TENSTRIKE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Branches were blown down.

Flash Flood in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:45:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:45:00 (CST)
Location: ADA
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Basement flooding was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 22:00:00 to 08-AUG-01 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: PELICAN RAPIDS
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down and a building under construction was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 22:00:00 to 08-AUG-01 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: PERHAM
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Powerlines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 22:00:00 to 08-AUG-01 22:00:00 (CST)
Location: NEW YORK MILLS
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:36:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:36:00 (CST)
Location: EAST GRAND FORKS
Property damage: .5M
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

The strong wind hit East Grand Forks, knocking over trees, powerlines, signs, and traffic lights.  An estimated 400 trees were flattened by the storm, falling on roofs, vehicles, and homes.  Power was  knocked out for about half of the city.  Windows in the new city hall building were broken and the roof on an apartment building was torn off.  A semi trailer was also blown over as were the outer boards on an outdoor skating rink.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:55:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:55:00 (CST)
Location: OKLEE
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

8 grain bins were damaged and a semi trailer was overturned.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: BROOKS
Property damage: 125K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

6 large grain bins were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: RED LAKE FALLS
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

A pole barn sustained roof and door damage and a communications tower was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: RED LAKE FALLS
Property damage: 110K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

An airplane hanger and a crop dusting airplane were destroyed by the strong wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: RED LAKE FALLS
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A 3 stall garage was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:35:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:35:00 (CST)
Location: ERSKINE
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees, powerlines, and signs were destroyed by the strong wind.  A greenhouse and a storage shed were demolished.  A trailer home was flipped over and several roofs sustained damage.  The town restricted water use.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:58:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:58:00 (CST)
Location: TRAIL
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Many trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:15:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:15:00 (CST)
Location: SOLWAY
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHNOMEN, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:20:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:20:00 (CST)
Location: WAUBUN
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:25:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:25:00 (CST)
Location: CLEARBROOK
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:58:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:58:00 (CST)
Location: TRAIL
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A barn was lifted off its foundation and carried 20 feet, which destroyed it.  The roof and walls of a mobile home were torn apart and blown over a half a mile away.  A car was also heavily damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:30:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:30:00 (CST)
Location: LAPORTE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAKE OF THE WOODS, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:30:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: BAUDETTE
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:30:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:30:00 (CST)
Location: BORUP
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHNOMEN, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:47:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:47:00 (CST)
Location: MAHNOMEN
Magnitude: 52 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A 60 mph wind gust was measured by a Minnesota DOT RWIS site.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:50:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:50:00 (CST)
Location: FELTON
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:55:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:55:00 (CST)
Location: OKLEE
Property damage: .5M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

The roof was torn off a new apartment building and blown into a field.  Many trees were blown down, some into homes and powerlines.  The roof was torn off of one mobile home while another was flipped over.  13 grain bins were damaged, 6 completely destroyed.  The county highway department building was reduced to rubble and one truck inside was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:55:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:55:00 (CST)
Location: DILWORTH
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Numerous trees were blown down.

Tornado in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:05:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:05:00 (CST)
Location: GULLY
Tornado F-scale: F1
Property damage: 75K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

An auto repair shop had its roof torn off.  Many trees were uprooted, falling on signs, powerlines, homes, and garages.  Several grain bins were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:07:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:07:00 (CST)
Location: GONVICK
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Trees were blown down.

Tornado in CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:10:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:10:00 (CST)
Location: GONVICK
Tornado F-scale: F0
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 21:15:00 to 08-AUG-01 21:15:00 (CST)
Location: DETROIT LAKES
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Powerlines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RED LAKE, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: RED LAKE FALLS
Magnitude: 67 E
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A 77 mph wind gust was reported, with many trees blown down.  The roof of a manufacturing building was torn off and several grain bins were damaged.  2000 customers were without power as 50 power poles were downed.  Another building roof was torn off and thrown 300 feet into another building.  A mobile home was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 13:00:00 to 08-AUG-01 13:00:00 (CST)
Location: BORUP
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 14:39:00 to 08-AUG-01 14:39:00 (CST)
Location: AKELEY
Magnitude: 54 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A Minnesota DOT RWIS site measured a 62 mph wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 14:40:00 to 08-AUG-01 14:40:00 (CST)
Location: PARK RAPIDS
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Numerous trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:20:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:20:00 (CST)
Location: HALLOCK
Property damage: .5K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:56:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:56:00 (CST)
Location: CROOKSTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 69 M
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A 79 mph wind gust was measured at the Crookston airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 19:56:00 to 08-AUG-01 19:56:00 (CST)
Location: CROOKSTON
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Many trees and powerlines were blown down and several buildings were damaged.  One tree fell on a car, totalling it.  A portion of a brick building was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENNINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:00:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: THIEF RIVER FALLS
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Numerous trees were blown down.

Flash Flood in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:00:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:00:00 (CST)
Location: EAST GRAND FORKS
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Street and basement flooding was reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:07:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:07:00 (CST)
Location: HALSTAD
Magnitude: 63 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

A 73 mph wind gust was measured by a Minnesota DOT RWIS site.

Thunderstorm Wind in PENNINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 to 08-AUG-01 20:15:00 (CST)
Location: THIEF RIVER FALLS AR
Magnitude: 57 M
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

The AWOS at the Thief River Falls airport measured a 66 mph wind gust.