Thunderstorm Wind in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 19:05:00 to 24-AUG-06 19:15:00 (CST)
Location: MEDFORD
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees were felled.  The greatest concentration of downed trees occurred in the northeast section of Owatonna. Some trees fell across roads and power lines.

Tornado in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 17:00:00 to 24-AUG-06 17:25:00 (CST)
Location: KASOTA
Tornado F-scale: F3
Property damage: 20M
Crop damage: 4M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

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.

Tornado in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 16:30:00 to 24-AUG-06 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: NICOLLET
Tornado F-scale: F3
Property damage: 3.5M
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

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).

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 15:58:00 to 24-AUG-06 15:58:00 (CST)
Location: SARTELL
Magnitude: 60 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Sixty foot tree was toppled.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 12:30:00 to 24-AUG-06 12:30:00 (CST)
Location: ANDOVER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Reported at Round Lake Blvd and 45th.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 12:37:00 to 24-AUG-06 12:37:00 (CST)
Location: COON RAPIDS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Reported at Round Lake Blvd and Highway 10.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 12:54:00 to 24-AUG-06 12:54:00 (CST)
Location: COON RAPIDS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Reported at Coon Rapids Blvd and 121st.

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 16:12:00 to 24-AUG-06 16:12:00 (CST)
Location: SAUK RAPIDS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Near the intersection of State Highways 10 and 15.

Tornado in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 16:08:00 to 24-AUG-06 16:12:00 (CST)
Location: SEARLES
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: NWS STORM SURVEY

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 in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 23:27:00 to 24-AUG-06 23:28:00 (CST)
Location: EAST BETHEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail covered the ground.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 17:10:00 to 24-AUG-06 17:10:00 (CST)
Location: RAMSEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

One inch tree branches down. Some minor street flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 18:24:00 to 24-AUG-06 18:27:00 (CST)
Location: FARIBAULT
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Roof blown off mobile home in Faribault; ten inch tree down beside Highway 60 east of Faribault.

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 08:10:00 to 24-AUG-06 08:15:00 (CST)
Location: GREEN ISLE
Magnitude: 3.10 
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Vehicles, siding, and roofs damaged.

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 08:50:00 to 24-AUG-06 08:50:00 (CST)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 10M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Scott County.

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 09:52:00 to 24-AUG-06 09:53:00 (CST)
Location: ELKO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Observed at intersection of County road 2 and I-35.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 09:55:00 to 24-AUG-06 09:55:00 (CST)
Location: ELKO
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees down on east edge of Elko.

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 15:07:00 to 24-AUG-06 15:08:00 (CST)
Location: GILMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Observed at intersection of highway 14 and 65.

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 15:16:00 to 24-AUG-06 15:18:00 (CST)
Location: SAUK CENTRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail was occasionally nickel size.

Hail in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 08:50:00 to 24-AUG-06 08:51:00 (CST)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged on the south side of New Prague.

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 10:15:00 to 24-AUG-06 10:20:00 (CST)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 50M
Crop damage: 2.3M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hundreds and possibly thousands of vehicles damaged; many had to be totaled.  Significant damage to many buildings and houses.  Two car dealerships lost their entire inventory. Buildings on the St. Olaf college campus suffered roof and window damage. Approximately 17,000 acres of crops destroyed in Rice County. Unofficial reports of softball size hail. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Rice County.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 10:40:00 to 24-AUG-06 10:42:00 (CST)
Location: APPLE VLY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 10M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail covered the ground. Observed at intersection of County Road 42 and Cedar.  Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Dakota County.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 12:48:00 to 24-AUG-06 12:57:00 (CST)
Location: ANOKA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 20M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

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.

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 14:10:00 to 24-AUG-06 14:11:00 (CST)
Location: FOLEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Six inches of standing water reported in yard of residence.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 14:00:00 to 24-AUG-06 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: ST FRANCIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Occurred near Highway 47 and County Road 28.

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 10:50:00 to 24-AUG-06 10:52:00 (CST)
Location: KENYON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Crop damage: 5M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A two to three mile wide swath of very large hail extended from Northfield in Rice County to Wanamingo in Goodhue County.  About 40,000 acres of crops were damaged or destroyed in Goodhue County. Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Goodhue County.

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 10:58:00 to 24-AUG-06 10:59:00 (CST)
Location: WANAMINGO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Automobile windows broken.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 11:50:00 to 24-AUG-06 12:05:00 (CST)
Location: ST MICHAEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 5M
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Wright County.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 12:10:00 to 24-AUG-06 12:11:00 (CST)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Smaller sized hail occurred for 10 minutes.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 12:22:00 to 24-AUG-06 12:23:00 (CST)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail occurred at I-94 Rogers exit.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 12:30:00 to 24-AUG-06 12:31:00 (CST)
Location: DAYTON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 20M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Vehicles, homes and businesses damaged. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Hennepin County.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 24-AUG-06 12:46:00 to 24-AUG-06 12:50:00 (CST)
Location: COON RAPIDS
Magnitude: 2.20 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous vehicles damaged at Mercy Hospital.