During the early afternoon of Sunday May 22nd, a line of thunderstorms developed across south central Minnesota, and quickly moved north and northeast across east-central Minnesota, and into west-central Wisconsin. One spawned a tornado in North Minneapolis, and crossed into southern Anoka County. Another tornado occurred near Ham Lake, and another near Forest Lake that afternoon.

Funnel Cloud in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 12:44:00 to 22-MAY-11 12:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW GERMANY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 11:59:00 to 22-MAY-11 11:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 13:52:00 to 22-MAY-11 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAM LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down near 155th Street Northeast, and County Highway 17 east of Ham Lake.  Damage was confined to trees blown down and a few shingles ripped off homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 14:10:00 to 22-MAY-11 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

About two dozen trees were toppled due to a rear flank downburst associated with the storm that produced the Forest Lake tornado.  The trees were in a rural area as observed by a broadcast meteorologist during a flight over the area.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 09:30:00 to 22-MAY-11 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 13:35:00 to 22-MAY-11 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED WING
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 13:21:00 to 22-MAY-11 13:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIDLEY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-1 tornado continued into Anoka County from the Camden Bridge along the Mississippi River, north-northeast to the east side of Fridley, to Spring Lake where it moved into Ramsey County.
Damage was extensive along the path where it moved into a rail yard and a large industrial facility. A large metal building roof was ripped off in the industrial area, and eight train cars were tipped over where EF-1 damage was observed. Several warehouses sustained damaged along Miami Street where a roof was blown off.
The tornado then moved across residential sections of Fridley, before it weakened as it continued northeast across the east side of Fridley, near Spring Lake. Damage was confined to trees blown down along the path, then moved into Ramsey County.

Tornado in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 13:29:00 to 22-MAY-11 13:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUNDS VIEW
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado continued in Ramsey County, near Spring Lake, then north-northeast as it crossed back into Anoka County, near Highway 10, south of the Blaine-Anoka County Airport. Most of the damage was confined to sporadic trees blown down along the path.

Tornado in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 13:32:00 to 22-MAY-11 13:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANOKA CO BLAINE ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 continued into Anoka County, and dissipated on the south side of the Blaine-Anoka County Airport.  Damage was confined to several hangers on the airport grounds, that had their exterior walls damaged.

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 12:39:00 to 22-MAY-11 12:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAIRIEVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 13:13:00 to 22-MAY-11 13:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST LOUIS PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 166.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A strong EF-1 tornado touched down approximately 3/4 of a mile south-southwest of the intersection of Interstate 394 and Highway 100 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. It traveled north-northeast through Golden Valley, and across North Minneapolis, before moving into Anoka County.
Damage was widespread along the path and caused damage to businesses near the intersection of Interstate 394, and Highway 100.  As it crossed Highway 100, it began to damage numerous residences along Cedar Lake Road before moving into Theodore Wirth Park.  The tornado moved across Wirth Park, and into the City of North Minneapolis, between Glenwood Avenue and 16th Avenue.
Most of the damage at this point was EF-0 and was confined to downed trees and roof damage.  It strengthened to EF-1 as it moved into North Minneapolis.  The tornado tracked across Penn Avenue and Broadway, then to Lowry Avenue and Logan Avenue, then to 42nd Avenue to Lyndale Avenue before crossing the Mississippi River.  Damage along this path was extensive to garages, with sheds and roofs removed.
A male was killed as a tree fell on his car while he was driving in North Minneapolis. City officials stated that more than 600 buildings would require major repairs, and 35 homes were so badly damaged they could not be reoccupied.

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 12:49:00 to 22-MAY-11 13:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANAMINGO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 13:30:00 to 22-MAY-11 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail fell in Brooklyn Center at the junction of Interstate 94/694 and Highway 100.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 14:16:00 to 22-MAY-11 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF-0 tornado touched down near 200th Street and Imperial Avenue, or about three miles southeast of Forest Lake, Minnesota. It moved north-northeast, and dissipated on the north side of Forest Lake, near Shadeland Point.  Damaged was confined to trees, roof shingles, and a large metal shed.  The tornado was viewed by multiple spotters, chasers, law enforcement officers, and was seen on a MNDOT camera.

Funnel Cloud in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 22-MAY-11 14:36:00 to 22-MAY-11 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSTROM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser