A cold front marched through the extent of Southern Minnesota producing
numerous instances of severe weather.

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:25:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:01:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN PARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred at County Road 169 AND 63RD.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:05:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred at 36th and Louisianna.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:14:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBBINSDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred at 36th and Highway 169.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:07:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN CENTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred at North Memorial Hospital.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:06:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN CENTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred at Boone Ave. and 32nd.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:56:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail fell at intersection of I-94 and County road 30.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:47:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST BETHEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred at intersection of County roads 15 and 26.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:48:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred at Cliff road and Interstate 35E.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 18:00:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEMOUNT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:34:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISANTI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred at County road 5 and Whiskey.

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISANTI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISANTI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 14:10:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSKIN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large tree downed across road.

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 18:12:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 18:12:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred near Highways 61 and 97.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 19:04:00 to 31-MAY-08 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARNELIAN JCT
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Five trees uprooted and one snapped near 96th Street and Norel Avenue.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:00:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred at 494 and Bass Lake road.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred at I-35W and 74th.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Occurred at 82nd Street and Oakland Ave.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail occurred at 35W and 74th.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree toppled at occurred at 35W and 74th.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail occurred at 82nd St. and Oakland Ave.

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 18:40:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE ROCK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail of all sizes last until 18:50.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:22:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST LOUIS PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred at Minnetonka Blvd. and Louisiana.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:22:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDEN VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred one mile North of Highway 55 and Winnetka. Also occurred at at Highway 100 and Glenwood.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:24:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST LOUIS PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred at Lake Street and Minnetonka.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:28:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Highway 100 and 50th. Significant damage to trees and vegetation.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:24:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDEN VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred near Excelsior and Hawthorne.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:28:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST LOUIS PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred at Highway 100 and Minnetonka.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:24:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDEN VLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred near Highway 100 and Interstate 394.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 18:10:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail occurred in Empire.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:42:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORCHARD GARDENS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Roof partially torn off building near Cliff Road and 12th. Information provided by private sector meteorologists.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred near Highway 100 and Interstate 494.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:30:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred near Loring Park on the edge of downtown.

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:24:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALBO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred at Highway 95 and Rum River at Walbo.

Funnel Cloud in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:26:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Visible funnel formed halfway down toward the ground. Blowing dust near the funnel appears to be unidirectional and did not show rotation. This could have been caused by a rear flank downdraft wind.

Funnel Cloud in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:47:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORCORAN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel oscillated up and down while being observed.

Hail in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 13:50:00 to 31-MAY-08 13:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE CENTER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 14:21:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 14:24:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORDOVA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 14:24:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PALMER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 14:58:00 to 31-MAY-08 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 15:11:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST STEPHEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Near Country road 1 and County road 5.

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 15:29:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPPLE CREEK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred at County roads 4 and 25.

Hail in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 15:30:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWRY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail occurred for approximately 5 minutes.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:40:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE GROVE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail occurred at intersection OF County roads 12 and 13.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:47:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:52:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLETCHER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:53:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN PARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occured at Brooklyn Blvd. and Zane.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:57:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:59:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

At Interstaste 94 and Hemlock. Chaser also noticed possible significant rear flank downdraft.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:59:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLETCHER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred at I-94 and Highway 101.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:02:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred at Interstate 94 and County road 30.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:55:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail occurred over Western and Central portions of Maple Grove according to Maple Grove police.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:09:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:10:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred at County Road 169 and Schmidt Lake Rd.

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 15:04:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 15:55:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SULLIVAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail lasted about 10 minutes.

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 15:55:00 to 31-MAY-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTIAGO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:00:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTIAGO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Occurred at Highway 23 and County road 16.

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:08:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERZ
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:21:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORROCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:24:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:25:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:29:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:29:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:20:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Mostly dime to penny size hail. Damage to vinyl siding on homes just South of Buckman.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 16:56:00 to 31-MAY-08 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred at I-94 and Hemlock.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 17:12:00 to 31-MAY-08 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred at I-494 and County Road 9.

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 31-MAY-08 18:30:00 to 31-MAY-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANNON FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement