Several factors led to severe hail development across portions of Minnesota Tuesday afternoon, July 21st. These factors included a strong disturbance, a low freezing level, and a weak frontal boundary which caused numerous thunderstorms to develop and produce hail as large as golf ball size. In addition to the hail, frequent lightning strikes led to an individual being struck by lightning under a tree.

Funnel Cloud in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 15:55:00 to 21-JUL-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN ISLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several fire department and law enforcement officials witnessed the funnel cloud, which was also photographed by a citizen.  The funnel did not come close to touching down.

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 13:10:00 to 21-JUL-09 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SKAJA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported one inch diameter hail in Graham Township.

Hail in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 14:20:00 to 21-JUL-09 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAUFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail also fell again around 225 pm.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 15:06:00 to 21-JUL-09 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLETCHER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported at the intersection of County Roads 13 and 144 in Dayton.

Hail in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 16:30:00 to 21-JUL-09 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PETER ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail fell along Highway 169.

Hail in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 17:50:00 to 21-JUL-09 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLAIR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Ground white.

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 16:10:00 to 21-JUL-09 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE CANADA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported at the intersection of Larpenteur and Edgeton.

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 12:19:00 to 21-JUL-09 12:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE FALLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 14:00:00 to 21-JUL-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUELM
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 14:15:00 to 21-JUL-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKELAND SHRS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 14:25:00 to 21-JUL-09 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAUFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A second round of quarter size hail fell five minutes after the first bout of hail.

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 16:15:00 to 21-JUL-09 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Reported on Cedar Street, about two blocks southeast of the State Capitol Building.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 15:15:00 to 21-JUL-09 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMSEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 15:30:00 to 21-JUL-09 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 15:50:00 to 21-JUL-09 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The local fire department reported golf ball size hail at the intersection of Highway 61 and Glen Road. In addition several reports of penny size hail were observed in Cottage Grove.

Lightning in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 14:00:00 to 21-JUL-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLWATER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A 14 year old girl was struck by lightning as she played under a tree during a thunderstorm. She later died at a hospital from her injuries.

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 21-JUL-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN ISLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 14:00:00 to 21-JUL-09 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANTIAGO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The public reported one inch diameter hail which also shredded a local garden.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 14:45:00 to 21-JUL-09 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 14:53:00 to 21-JUL-09 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZIMMERMAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 15:10:00 to 21-JUL-09 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 15:11:00 to 21-JUL-09 15:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAYTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured one inch diameter hail at the intersection of Brockton and Pine in Dayton. There were also several reports of penny size hail north of Dayton.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 15:11:00 to 21-JUL-09 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 16:10:00 to 21-JUL-09 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANGDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUL-09 13:13:00 to 21-JUL-09 13:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement