A warm frontal boundary over central and southern Minnesota was the catalyst for a rash of severe weather across a portion of the Chanhassen county warning area.

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 22:45:00 to 03-OCT-06 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 15:07:00 to 03-OCT-06 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONAMIA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail covered the ground to a depth of 3 inches.

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 22:15:00 to 03-OCT-06 22:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 01:50:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A second floor deck on an area home on Kiester's Main Street was damaged when tree limbs caused by strong winds fell over it. Several reports of large branches on area homes.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 21:15:00 to 03-OCT-06 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail occurred south of Interstate 494 and 2 miles east of Highway 52.

Hail in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 01:16:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE EARTH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 01:30:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE EARTH
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 00:49:00 to 04-OCT-06 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 22:04:00 to 03-OCT-06 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 22:16:00 to 03-OCT-06 22:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 21:05:00 to 03-OCT-06 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail of differing sizes covered the ground.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 22:20:00 to 03-OCT-06 22:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail occurred at intersection of I-35 and Highway 70.

Hail in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 00:53:00 to 04-OCT-06 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several hailstones between tennis ball and baseball size reported at this location.

Thunderstorm Wind in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 01:45:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRICELYN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

The WFS elevator facility in Bricelyn sustained some of the most substantial damage. Winds blew down a small part of the top of the west elevator, causing some electrical lines to spark. Large branches downed elsewhere in Bricelyn. As reported by the Courier-Sentinel newspaper.

Hail in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 01:45:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRICELYN
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Many area homes suffered broken windows, some of which allowed the hail to enter home interiors. Some cars received dimpled exteriors due to hail. Some information provided by the Kiester Courier-Sentinel newspaper.

Hail in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 01:35:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FROST
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail damaged crops in the Frost area as reported by Faribault County Farm Service Agency Director Kevin Beckman. An estimated one thousand acres of soybean fields throughout the county were impacted by hail, according to Mr. Beckman. As reported by the Faribault County Register newspaper.

Hail in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 01:35:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUSH CREEK
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Hail damaged crops reported by Faribault County Farm Service Agency Director Kevin Beckman. An estimated one thousand acres of soybean fields throughout the county were impacted by hail, according to Mr. Beckman. As reported by the Faribault County Register newspaper.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 14:50:00 to 03-OCT-06 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LASTRUP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Windows blown out on home.

Hail in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 15:30:00 to 03-OCT-06 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 01:50:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIESTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Some windows broken in town from the hail. Scattered farms between Kiester and Bricelyn incurred severe damage to corn crops. Some plants which stood twelve feet high were hammered down to only three feet in height. Corn stalks were stripped in many areas and soybean plants were broken open. As reported by Courier Sentinel newspaper.

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 21:30:00 to 03-OCT-06 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 22:07:00 to 03-OCT-06 22:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 22:41:00 to 03-OCT-06 22:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 00:45:00 to 04-OCT-06 00:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELCOME
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 00:54:00 to 04-OCT-06 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 01:00:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 01:30:00 to 04-OCT-06 01:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW RICHLAND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 02:10:00 to 04-OCT-06 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 22:45:00 to 03-OCT-06 22:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLWATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 04-OCT-06 02:02:00 to 04-OCT-06 02:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMONS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 22:40:00 to 03-OCT-06 22:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLWATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail occurred near Big Carnelian Lake.

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 14:56:00 to 03-OCT-06 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 03-OCT-06 21:22:00 to 03-OCT-06 21:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: INVER GROVE HEIGHTS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio