A complex of thunderstorms that developed across southeast North Dakota, moved into west central Minnesota during the early morning hours of Friday, July 15th.
Several waves of thunderstorms moved across west central and central Minnesota during the morning, then mainly across east central and south central Minnesota during the afternoon. Due to the tropical type air mass in place, rainfall rates were extremely high, with many areas averaging two inches or more per hour. Although some large hail was reported, most of the thunderstorm hazard was associated with flash flooding with some minor wind damage.
The worse flooding occurred across Douglas County and between Alexandria and Sauk Centre. Northeast Meeker County also received excessive rainfall that caused several roads to close during the height of the storm.  Portions of south central Minnesota during the afternoon also received excessive rainfall and caused flooding in a local park.

Flash Flood in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 09:00:00 to 15-JUL-11 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous county roads were flooded or closed due to excessive morning rainfall across the area. The main area was focused between Eden Valley, Forest City and Watkins.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 08:30:00 to 15-JUL-11 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUXEMBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Stearns County Highway Department crews removed a large tree over County Road 146 southwest of Clearwater.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 04:15:00 to 15-JUL-11 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRANDON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 07:45:00 to 15-JUL-11 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMING
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Damage was reported to an under construction home along 300th Street south of Albany, Minnesota.  In addition, several trees were also uprooted near the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 11:40:00 to 15-JUL-11 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were torn off a tree near Dundas, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 12:15:00 to 15-JUL-11 12:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZUMBROTA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were blown off near Zumbrota, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 14:30:00 to 15-JUL-11 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down near Waseca, Minnesota.

Flash Flood in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 08:00:00 to 15-JUL-11 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Two waves of very heavy rainfall occurred between 6 and 8 am, and started causing significant flooding around the communities of Carlos, Alexandria, and Osakis, Minnesota. Nearly 7 inches of rain fell in a short period of time near Osakis, where local officials reported several inches of water over the roadways. A few areas received basement flooding and a local high school reported flooding in classrooms.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 13:59:00 to 15-JUL-11 13:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CRYSTAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down and caused damage to a trailers roof.

Lightning in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 11:00:00 to 15-JUL-11 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN PARK
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and caused the main gas line to explode.

Flash Flood in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 15:30:00 to 15-JUL-11 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMING PRAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Blooming Prairie park area was flooded due to excessive rainfall.

Flash Flood in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-11 08:00:00 to 15-JUL-11 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEPORT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Parts of County Road 157 were closed due to flooding from morning rainfall.