Initially, severe thunderstorms developed in north central South Dakota, and moved east-southeast across eastern South Dakota, and produced large hail and damaging winds before 6 pm.  These storms moved and formed a large line of intense thunderstorms across west-central Minnesota, which moved eastward rapidly across southern Minnesota. A few severe wind gusts occurred near Benson, but the strongest storms began across east-central Minnesota, and produced numerous wind damage reports across portions of the Twin Cities, near St. Cloud and portions of west-central Wisconsin before it decreased in intensity after midnight.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:20:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 10-inch diameter tree branch was blown down in downtown Minneapolis, near the intersection of 2nd Street, and 11th Avenue South.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:25:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down on Hoyer Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:00:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A street light was blown down in Albertville.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:50:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down in Foley.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:25:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 6-inch diameter tree branch was blown down near 53rd and Upton in Edina.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:10:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down east of Foreston.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:20:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down on Emerson Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:25:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large tree limbs were blown down around Edina.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:10:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIDLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down at the intersection of Highway 47 and 69th Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:10:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BETHEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down across Highway 65 and County Road 24 in East Bethel.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:12:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down in Bloomington, near 92nd and Knox Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:15:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large trees were blown down in Avon.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:30:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST STEPHEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were blown down near St. Stephen.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:25:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large trees and power lines were blown down around Lakeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:30:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENDOTA HGTS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large trees were blown down in Mendota Heights.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:05:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: COON RAPIDS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down near Egret and Highway 10 in Coon Rapids.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 23:10:00 to 03-AUG-12 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROUT BROOK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large tree branches were blown down in Red Wing.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:00:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZUMBRA HGTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A few trees were blown down near Hazeltine Lake in Chanhassen.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:35:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP RIPLEY JCT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down southeast of Fort Ripley.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:00:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An 18-inch diameter tree was blown down on a home southwest of Mound.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:10:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAM LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were blown down in Ham Lake near Highway 65 and County Road 16.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:15:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAM LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A large tree was blown down near Bunker Lake Blvd, and Radisson Road, in Ham Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:15:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 36-inch diameter tree was toppled near Blaisdell and 96th Street in Bloomington.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:20:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINO LAKES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 6-inch diameter tree was blown down, north of Lino Lakes.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:15:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVAGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down near 144th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:30:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CABLE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:45:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACONIA
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:56:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICTORIA
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Multiple tents were blown over at a campground in Carver.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:30:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALCON HGTS
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser measured a wind gust of 51 knots, by a hand-held anemometer.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:35:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 6-inch diameter tree was blown down at Granada and 90th Street in Cottage Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:40:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in St. Paul Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:30:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARIBAULT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A two foot diameter tree was blown down across 4th Street and 2nd Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:45:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BAYPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:35:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:30:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ST PAUL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 10-inch diameter tree was toppled.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 20:15:00 to 03-AUG-12 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG BEACH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A few trees were blown down near the southeast side of Lake Minnewaska.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:05:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANOKA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down near Round Lake Blvd, and 143rd Street in Andover.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:30:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A large tree was blown down in Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:40:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINDSTROM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were blown down.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 22:19:00 to 03-AUG-12 22:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 20:00:00 to 03-AUG-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENSON ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down north of Benson airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:00:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were uprooted near Richmond.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:25:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large tree branches were blown down and blocking a road near Kay Street and Lea Avenue.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:15:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down east of Marty.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:45:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down across Highway 19.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 03-AUG-12 21:50:00 to 03-AUG-12 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANKATO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down across Baker Road.