Instability ahead of a cold front which moved from the Central Dakotas on the morning of the 11th, to the Eastern half of Minnesota by the early evening hours, was the prime ingredient for scattered to numerous severe thunderstorms across the region, during this period.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 20:18:00 to 11-JUL-08 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO LAKE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Damage to grain tower, multipal trees toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:48:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANKATO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Medium size branch toppled onto automobile. Windshield cracked.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:25:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLOUD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two foot diameter tree toppled near corner of 9th Ave. North, and 13th St. N.

Hail in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 20:20:00 to 11-JUL-08 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANKATO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail occurred at Country Rd. 90 and Hwy. 22 intersection.

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 20:36:00 to 11-JUL-08 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEWATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 20:45:00 to 11-JUL-08 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNESOTA LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 21:11:00 to 11-JUL-08 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEBORN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 21:14:00 to 11-JUL-08 21:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEBORN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Estimated winds of 55 mph also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

One foot diameter tree downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:28:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELANO
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Eight inch diameter branches severed. A two foot diameter and a one foot diameter tree toppled.

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:35:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail occurred just North of Walnut Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 20:15:00 to 11-JUL-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

One foot diameter tree downed.

Hail in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 21:16:00 to 11-JUL-08 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEBORN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:16:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWOOD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:16:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE FREMONT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred two miles South of County Road 4.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 21:16:00 to 11-JUL-08 21:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEBORN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING LAKE PARK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage occurred at 72599 240th St. One tree felled over main entrance public access road. Many branches severed from area trees. Both dugouts at baseball field were damaged. Several trees felled near baseball field. Large branch felled over Western road leading to park.

Hail in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:17:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:45:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:55:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 20:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PETER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 20:17:00 to 11-JUL-08 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONSDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported at intersection of County Rd. 4 and County Rd. 1.

Hail in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 20:19:00 to 11-JUL-08 20:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORDOVA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 17:25:00 to 11-JUL-08 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LONDON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:40:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:34:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:36:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTIAGO
Magnitude: 65.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:28:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPENCER BROOK
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six inch diameter trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:17:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST NICHOLAS
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fifteen foot tall tree toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:20:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines and multiple trees downed.

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:15:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAHTOMEDI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several tree branches and a few small trees toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:21:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HECTOR
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down across County Road 4. Several other trees toppled in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Shed blown over and grain bin blown off foundation on 100th St. two miles West of Highway 15.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:45:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPENCER BROOK
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six inch diameter tree downed at the intersection of County Rd 40 and County Road 28, one mile West of Spencer Brook.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:50:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: OGILVIE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Five pine trees downed up to 1.5 feet in diameter. Some of the trees toppled onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:50:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELANO
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Eight inch branch and two foot diameter tree downed over road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:55:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Twelve inch diameter tree toppled blocking road at intersection of Highway 37 and Interstate 94.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to three inch tree limbs severed.
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Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:35:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAKOPEE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One tree downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:44:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Six inch branch downed at intersection of Rice and Pennsylvania.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:45:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORCHARD GARDENS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:50:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUNFISH LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:55:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST ST PAUL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 20:15:00 to 11-JUL-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees downed, most one to two feet in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 21:54:00 to 11-JUL-08 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERT LEA
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two foot diameter tree toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:14:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRASSTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

At least 6 trees downed four miles North of Braham.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A commerical greenhouse toppled over near County Road 12 and Highway 12.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:08:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Seventeen inch and fifteen inch diameter trees felled. A total of 5 trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:15:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSH CITY
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees and power lines toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:15:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALBO
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight to 10 inch diameter trees downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:26:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CIRCLE PINES
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Four to six inch tree limbs snapped off one mile East of Lexington and Interstate 35W intersection.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:27:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIDLEY
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Seven inch diameter trees down at Highway 65 and I-694.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:20:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:43:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTY
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust measured at MNDOT road weather sensor on I-94 at mile marker 180.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:53:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Debris observed on road, large branches also felled.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:14:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ULM ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust recorded at the New Ulm airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:19:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Gust recorded at Crystal airport.

Hail in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 16:16:00 to 11-JUL-08 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLES MUNI
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Funnel Cloud in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:57:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Occurred one mile West of Elk River golf club.

Funnel Cloud in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:04:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 16:54:00 to 11-JUL-08 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOTLEY MOREY FLD ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 16:30:00 to 11-JUL-08 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURDOCK MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 16:35:00 to 11-JUL-08 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRACE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 16:50:00 to 11-JUL-08 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWIFT FALLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 17:25:00 to 11-JUL-08 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPICER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 17:58:00 to 11-JUL-08 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANUBE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:55:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 16:04:00 to 11-JUL-08 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEWITT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 16:15:00 to 11-JUL-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEWITT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail occurred near intersection of County Rd. 210 and County Rd. 11.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:34:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:51:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail occurred at intersection of 25th and 137th.

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE FREMONT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail occurred two miles South of County Road 4.

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 17:07:00 to 11-JUL-08 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELGRADE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 17:09:00 to 11-JUL-08 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LONDON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 17:11:00 to 11-JUL-08 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELGRADE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:10:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: VINELAND
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees down between Vineland and Pine Center. Occurred on County Road 25.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:26:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured at Hook Lake road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:14:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLMAN
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:02:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARDING
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Measured by MNDOT Road Sensor on Highway 25 at mile post 140.

Tornado in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 17:26:00 to 11-JUL-08 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIAM
Tornado F-scale: EF3
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Three homes were destroyed and eight others were damaged. Barns and sheds were destroyed, along with two businesses, including two turkey barns. At Highway 71 and County Rd. 19 a small trailer was turned on its side, and several farm tractors were turned on their sides. Two minor injuries occurred at a turkey barn 2.5 miles South of Downtown Willmar.

Tornado in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:27:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: KNAPP
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage survey team reported downed trees, a roof ripped off a home, and some sheds destroyed with the tornado. The tornado originated in Meeker County at 1825 CST.

Hail in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 16:16:00 to 11-JUL-08 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLES
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:25:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: DASSEL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage survey team reported downed trees in Meeker County.  The tornado continued into Wright County, where a roof was ripped off a home and some sheds were destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKATO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Residence affected was at 25495 750th SW. Just to the Southwest of the residence several trees in a small wooded area were toppled. In the Southwest portion of the farm site there was a tin shed approximately 20 feet by 40 feet. The majority of the tin shed roof was blown off or caved into the structure. Shingles blown off portion of roof of home on this property. Antenna on roof also damaged. Power lost for several hours.  Portion of barn also damaged, with small sections of board from barn burrowed into the ground.  Some wind damage to corn crop on Eastern portion of residence.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:30:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKATO
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Damage occurred at 72780 240th St. Damage included: a small canvas shed blown down. Two trees severed at the base of the trunk, several tree branches also severed. A pole holding up a small television antenna was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORA
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and power line reported down in the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:08:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 72.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sixteen inch box elder tree toppled. Eighty pound dog house tossed 50 feet across yard.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 18:45:00 to 11-JUL-08 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMODY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Wind damage across a 7 mile wide swath of Northern Isanti County, from the Mille Lacs County Line to near the Chisago County line two miles East of Stanchfield. Numerous trees and power lines down. One house sustained significant damage in Section 8 of Dalbo Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 17:53:00 to 11-JUL-08 17:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE FALLS
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Dozens of trees also reported down in vicinity.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Eight inch diameter oak branch severed.

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 17:55:00 to 11-JUL-08 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANUBE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-08 19:25:00 to 11-JUL-08 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARLINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter