A very hot and humid day occurred across southern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin Friday, July 1st.  A frontal boundary held across the southwest part of the state, then northeast across east central Minnesota, and into portions of west central and northern Wisconsin.
During the afternoon, a large thunderstorm complex developed across southeast South Dakota, along this frontal boundary and moved into far southwest Minnesota. Several long duration supercells and bow echoes occurred along a path from the southwest, to the northeast across southern Minnesota, and into west central Wisconsin.
Several of the storms developed tornadoes near Redwood Falls, and again around St. Cloud, Minnesota.  In addition to the tornadoes, severe straight line winds occurred. Plus, the development of the rear inflow notch, allowed for the strong winds to continue beyond the main bow echo across many areas of southern Minnesota.
Widespread damage occurred with this system along with hundreds of large trees blown down and structural damage to homes and barns. Widespread reports of hail with each storm, along with a few reports of baseball and softball size hail.
Several communities lost power with over 90,000 reported outages throughout southern and central Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:25:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK RAPIDS
Magnitude: 61.00 ES
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A severe downburst wind event occurred from Sauk Rapids, north and northeast across a large swath of central and northern Benton County. Hundreds of trees were toppled, broken or pushed over. Many trees landed on houses, sheds and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:40:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Nearly 1,000 trees fell in a heavily wooded area along an 1/8-mile stretch of gravel road in the Cambridge, Minnesota area.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 20:12:00 to 01-JUL-11 20:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Some trees and power lines were blown down near Glenville, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:30:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISANTI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were blown down near Isanti, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:08:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A two foot diameter tree was blown down near Dundas, Minnesota.

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:08:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUXEMBURG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:02:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARIBAULT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A two foot diameter tree was blown down in Faribault, Minnesota.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:05:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DASSEL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In addition, a driver was injured when hail the size of a baseball hit his vehicle's windshield.

Hail in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Tornado in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:31:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: VESTA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down just east of the Lyon, Redwood County border, and moved northeast to approximately 8 miles north of Milroy. Path length was approximately 2.6 miles, with a maximum width of 300 yards. Numerous trees were uprooted with a grain bin heavily damaged.

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:17:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISANTI
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:23:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZIMMERMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:46:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECHYN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado continued along a path across western Renville County, and moved approximately 1.5 miles before dissipating near the intersection of 740th Avenue and 240th Street. Several trees were uprooted as it moved into Renville County. Total path length through Redwood, Yellow Medicine and Renville Counties was 19.75 miles.

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:04:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:05:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DASSEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:40:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER LAKE ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were blown down near Silver Lake Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down near Centerville Road and County Road 14 in Centerville, Minnesota.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:09:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: DASSEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:32:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:55:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees and power lines were blown down around Forest Lake, Minnesota.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:57:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CASEY
Magnitude: 4.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:45:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH BENTON
Magnitude: 3.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A picture of 3.50 inch hail was observed north of Gilman, Minnesota.

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:30:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 3.00 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser lost his windshield due to hail larger than baseballs near the intersection of Interstate 94, and County Road 2.

Funnel Cloud in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:07:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRANKLIN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:46:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:46:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:23:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANT LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado touched down just northeast of the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 23. It moved northeast and dissipated in Waite Park, about 1.5 miles west of the intersection of Highway 15 and 23. Maximum winds were 65 mph with the greatest width of 30 yards. The damage was confined to uprooted or blown down trees along its path.

Hail in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:57:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large tree branches were blown down across Highway 15, near Truman, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ULM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down around New Ulm, Minnesota.

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:29:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:31:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISANTI
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tornado in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:03:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANUBE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down north-northwest of Danube, and moved north-northeast. It dissipated approximately 3.7 miles north of Danube and caused damage to a house and a large equipment shed along its path.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:43:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:44:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: RONNEBY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:55:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARRIS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Several trees were blown down in Harris, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:05:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: STACY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Several trees were blown down in Stacy, Minnesota.

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:25:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARDEN HILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:31:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE BEAR LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A trained spotter reported several large tree limbs blown down in White Bear Lake.

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:10:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANUBE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:35:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:23:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLOUD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down just north of downtown St. Cloud, near the hospital.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:34:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An animal hospital roof was blown off in Hutchinson, along with several power poles on the northeast side of town.  In addition, trees were blown down in the south and eastern portions of Hutchinson.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:52:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several power poles were blown down near Monticello, Minnesota.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:39:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNANDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:40:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARWIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:45:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAMSON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:40:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DASSEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:22:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILROY
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 1.50M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A long-lived and complex storm moved into western Redwood County around 322 PM CST, and moved northeast across mainly the northern 1/3 of the county before moving into portions of far southeast Yellow Medicine County and western Renville County.
Several hundred trees were either snapped or uprooted along with damage to several outbuildings and large grain storage bins. There were also reported areas of crops destroyed but either the wind or hail. Based on the damage reports and radar imagery, wind speeds were likely sustained above 70 to 90 mph, (isolated 100 mph wind gusts) for 10 to 15 minutes in any given location as the storm traversed the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:02:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several spotters across southern Sherburne County reported severe winds with numerous areas of downed power lines and large trees from near Becker, to Big Lake, Minnesota and northward. A trained spotter measured a wind gust of 70 mph near Big Lake at 1715 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:22:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARWIN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In addition to a 24 inch diameter tree blown down near Darwin, Minnesota, there were reports of other large trees blown down around Darwin.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:25:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: COSMOS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down from near Cosmos, northeast of Cosmos where a farm was damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:29:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A homes roof was blown off at the junction of 155th and 165th Ave near Foreston, Minnesota. In addition, a few trees were blown down in Milaca.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:25:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNANDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple reports of blown down trees and power lines from Annandale, to northwest of Maple Lake, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:34:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:42:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: JORDAN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A two foot diameter tree fell on a home near Jordon, Minnesota.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HAVEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:17:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:14:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:32:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE LAKE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:41:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

The wind was measured by a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:58:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down around Waseca, Minnesota. A few trees fell on homes in Waseca.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:36:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECHO
Magnitude: 70.00 ES
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.50M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A long-lived and complex storm moved into far southeast Yellow Medicine County around 336 PM CST, and caused considerable damage to outbuildings, a few homes, crops and trees.  Based on the damage reports and radar imagery, wind speeds were likely sustained above 70 to 90 mph, for 10 to 15 minutes in any given location as the storm traversed the county.

Funnel Cloud in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:13:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SUMTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARWIN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:41:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELVIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado continued along a path across northwest Redwood County, northeast to the Minnesota River, or approximately 3.5 miles north of Delhi where it crossed the Minnesota River into Renville County.  The most concentrated area of tornadic damage with hundreds of trees uprooted or blown down was in the town of Belview. In addition, a few homes were damaged along the tornado path.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:45:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several large trees were blown down around Buffalo.

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:44:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARTELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:45:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARTELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:46:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECHYN
Magnitude: 70.00 ES
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 1.50M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A long-lived and complex storm moved into western Renville County around 346 PM CST, and caused considerable damage to outbuildings, a few homes, crops and trees across a wide area of the county. Based on the damage reports and radar imagery, wind speeds were likely sustained above 70 to 90 mph, for 10 to 15 minutes in any given location as the storm traversed the county.  Crop damage has been estimated at nearly 20,000 acres destroyed in Renville County alone.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:50:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST BETHEL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large area of eastern Anoka County received damage from severe straight line winds that moved from west to east across the area between 1850 to 1900 CST.  Damage includes power lines, railroad crossing gates, personal property and trees.  Three injuries occurred near Linwood at Camp Ajawah. A spotter measured 69 mph in the eastern part of East Bethel, or 2 miles north-northwest of Linwood.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:41:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORA ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several 14 to 16 inch diameter trees were blown down near Mora, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:45:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down southwest of North Branch, Minnesota.

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:56:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several reports of very large hail occurred from Big Lake, to approximately 5 miles north of Big Lake, Minnesota.

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:10:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORROCK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:30:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOWTHEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large area of western Anoka County received damage from severe straight line winds that moved from west to east across the area between 1830 to 1850 CST.  Damage included power lines, railroad crossing gates, personal property and trees.  One injury occurred as a parade and other activities were happening during the onset of the storm near Coon Rapids. The main damage occurred from near Nowthen, east and southeast to Oak Grove, Coon Rapids, Anoka, Fridley, and Spring Lake Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:03:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELLENDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was uprooted northwest of Beaver Lake, or west of Ellendale, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 20:03:00 to 01-JUL-11 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMONS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down near Emmons, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:30:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down northwest of Mora, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:50:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST LOUIS PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down at Highway 169, four miles south of 49th Ave in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:36:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:52:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:18:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: COSMOS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:26:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:45:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARTELL
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:25:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large trees were blown down around Glencoe, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:17:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORROCK
Magnitude: 61.00 ES
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several spotters reported large trees blown down, along with damage to an antenna in Zimmerman, Minnesota. Several of the trees blown down had diameters of 30 inches from Orrock, to Zimmerman, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:55:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW GERMANY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

One half of a large barn was blown down southwest of New Germany, between County Road 30 and 33. In addition, several large trees were blown down near the same area.

Tornado in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:31:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: VESTA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Redwood County, approximately 6 miles west of Vesta, and moved into the far southeast corner of Yellow Medicine County, near 100th Avenue and 600th Street. Numerous trees were uprooted along with a few homes damaged along the path across northwestern Redwood County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:52:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHERBURN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down at 261st and County Road 5 in Sherburn, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:30:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STROUT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was uprooted near Strout, Minnesota.

Tornado in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:36:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ECHO
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado continued along a path across Yellow Medicine County near 100th Avenue and 600th Street, northeast to near 130th Avenue, and 370th Street where it crossed back into northwest Redwood County. Several trees were uprooted along the path along with a few homes damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:10:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZIMMERMAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down northwest of Elk River.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:25:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree blew down in a church parking lot in Elk River.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:26:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:30:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:08:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH BRANCH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEWISVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:05:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:55:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSH PT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees were blown down around Rush City, Minnesota. In addition, residents reported heavy damage to homes in the northwestern part of Chisago County.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:45:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were uprooted near Kingston, Minnesota.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:31:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE LAKE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:07:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:20:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several dozen trees were downed from a storm that would soon produce a tornado in Waite Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:50:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMELUND
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

About 20 trees were downed, and half of a roof was torn off a horse stable.

Hail in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:34:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:30:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous large trees uprooted around town. A mini van was crushed due to a fallen tree. Plus, an eight year old girl was injured due to falling debris.

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:32:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:50:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several reports of baseball size hail occurred in the city of Monticello, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:25:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A semi trailer was blown off the road due to a severe thunderstorm outflow boundary. It was on County Road 15, three miles south of the intersection of State Road 212 and County Road 15. The driver was injured due to the crash.

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:00:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANUBE
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:15:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:23:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:52:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LESTER PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A Minnesota Department of Transportation weather sensor measured a wind gust of 63 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:51:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

In addition to the wind gust at the airport, hundreds of trees were reported uprooted throughout the city of Redwood Falls, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:56:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind was measured at the Redwood Valley High School.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:40:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:41:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVE CITY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:44:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST STEPHEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 17:08:00 to 01-JUL-11 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST AUGUSTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 18:30:00 to 01-JUL-11 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 19:15:00 to 01-JUL-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN CENTER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 15:58:00 to 01-JUL-11 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The wind was measured on a car's anemometer.

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 01-JUL-11 16:11:00 to 01-JUL-11 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS