A large cluster of thunderstorms that formed across the eastern Dakotas, moved eastward and developed a long-lived bow echo that moved across southern Minnesota during the evening of Sunday June 17th.  Numerous trees, power lines, barns and roofs were damaged or destroyed across a large portion in southern Minnesota.
Winds were clocked at 78 mph at the Appleton Airport, and knocked down power lines, tore open a machine shed on a farm place north of Appleton, and twisted the foundation for a grain dryer, snapping the liquid propane line to it.  Five power poles along Minnesota Highway 7 just north of Appleton were toppled, knocking out power to rural areas and about �� of Appleton for two to three hours.
In Lac Qui Parle County, the winds tore metal roofing off a portion of a building in Madison, and snapped small tree branches in town.
In eastern Kandiyohi County, the roof of a shed at the Central Lakes Cooperative just outside of Atwater was torn off and a turkey barn on Highway 12 was damaged.  Highway crews used snowplows to move numerous branches from State Highway 12 in Atwater, and power was affected in five substations in the region, particularly the one in Atwater.
The western and northwestern portions of Meeker County were hit hard with severe damage around Grove City, where at least 14 buildings were damaged, including six turkey barns, sheds, grain bins and one residence with extensive roof damage.  The Meeker Cooperative said more than 30 power poles were lost and numerous lines downed because of wind and falling trees.  The athletic fields at the High School in Grove City were damaged, with football bleachers flipped over onto the field and a dugout damaged on the baseball field.  A section of State Highway 4 in Meeker County was shut down due to debris on the road.
Golf ball sized hail and some two inches in diameter were reported in Le Sueur, Rice and Goodhue counties but no major damage was reported.
In addition to the severe winds and hail, very heavy rainfall occurred, especially in the communities of Willmar, Cannon Falls, and Jordan. All three areas reported rainfall of more than 3 inches, with led to flooding.  Transportation officials closed Highway 20 near Cannon Falls and Highway 50 near Miesville Monday morning due to flooding. The flooding damaged roads, bridges, utilities, buildings and recreation areas. Preliminary damage assessments revealed more than 5 million dollars in costs and damages.
Wind storms and flooding during the period June 14-21 led to Dakota, Goodhue, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Rice and Sibley counties being among those Minnesota counties designated disaster areas by presidential declaration on July 6, 2012.

Funnel Cloud in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 17:44:00 to 17-JUN-12 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The funnel was witnessed near Holloway by multiple storm chasers and trained spotters.

Funnel Cloud in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 19:35:00 to 17-JUN-12 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENNOCK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 19:37:00 to 17-JUN-12 19:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVELAKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:35:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANUBE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 18:00:00 to 17-JUN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 17:56:00 to 17-JUN-12 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANCOCK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail lasted for 5 to 7 minutes with the largest stone up to golf ball size.

Hail in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 18:24:00 to 17-JUN-12 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARBUCK MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 18:09:00 to 17-JUN-12 18:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 20:00:00 to 17-JUN-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLMAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:20:00 to 17-JUN-12 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HECTOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:36:00 to 17-JUN-12 22:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:30:00 to 17-JUN-12 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 23:49:00 to 17-JUN-12 23:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 23:50:00 to 17-JUN-12 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACONIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 23:55:00 to 17-JUN-12 23:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW PRAGUE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 00:03:00 to 18-JUN-12 00:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONSDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 00:06:00 to 18-JUN-12 00:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONSDALE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 00:23:00 to 18-JUN-12 00:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEWATER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 00:26:00 to 18-JUN-12 00:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDAS
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 00:11:00 to 18-JUN-12 00:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEBSTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 00:30:00 to 18-JUN-12 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NANSEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 00:15:00 to 18-JUN-12 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONSDALE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 19:35:00 to 17-JUN-12 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 19:25:00 to 17-JUN-12 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several buildings in Madison sustained damage, with roofs ripped off and debris blocking roads. Power was out for nearly two hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 20:00:00 to 17-JUN-12 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLMAR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 20:03:00 to 17-JUN-12 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: KANDIYOHI
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A line of severe straight-line winds, estimated over 75 mph, occurred north of Kandiyohi, then southeast to the city of Atwater. Numerous trees were uprooted, several barns were damaged or destroyed, windows were blown out in several communities, and power was out for several hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 20:15:00 to 17-JUN-12 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVE CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Estimated severe straight-line winds of 75 mph caused major damage centered one mile south of Grove City, approximately 5 miles wide (east & west) to 6 miles north of Grove City.   Damage was associated with dozens of trees, multiple power lines snapped and blown down, 14 buildings reported or found damaged moderately to severe to include over 1 half dozen metal barns, sheds, grain bins and one house with 1/2 roof torn off.  Grove City High School bleachers blown over as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 20:35:00 to 17-JUN-12 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: COSMOS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A line of severe straight-line winds caused numerous large trees to snap off, and power poles to bend over around Cosmos.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 20:57:00 to 17-JUN-12 20:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:11:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: SACRED HEART
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tractor trailer was blown over on Highway 212 west of Sacred Heart.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:00:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEWART
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power lines were blown down causing power outages around Stewart.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:25:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several very large trees were uprooted in Glencoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 19:14:00 to 17-JUN-12 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 20:13:00 to 17-JUN-12 20:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAYNESVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:20:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LESTER PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:35:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLYWOOD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe straight-line winds caused a home to lose 50 percent of their roof.

Hail in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 17:37:00 to 17-JUN-12 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 19:30:00 to 17-JUN-12 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TERRACE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Severe straight-line winds caused a widespread area of damage from north of Terrace, east-northeast through the Sedan area towards Grove Lake.  Damages consisted of uprooted trees, structural damage, and damage to grain bins.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:30:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:28:00 to 17-JUN-12 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down north and east of Buffalo Lake.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 20:20:00 to 17-JUN-12 20:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GROVE CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flash Flood in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:30:00 to 18-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The city of Glencoe had significant street flooding which caused some streets to close.

Flash Flood in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:30:00 to 18-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: BISCAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highway 22, between County Road 11 and 67, northwest of Biscay was closed due to flooding.  The public reported up to 5 feet of water over the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:20:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LESTER PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several very large trees were uprooted in Lester Prairie.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:26:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENVILLE
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 20:58:00 to 17-JUN-12 20:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The southwestern portion of Hutchinson lost power due to numerous power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:33:00 to 17-JUN-12 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few power lines were blown down in Burnsville causing isolated power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:20:00 to 17-JUN-12 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE CANADA
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured wind gust from a hand held anemometer.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:30:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW GERMANY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

North of the city of New Germany, severe straight-line winds caused damage to five sheds, with two completely destroyed. In addition, three corn bins were damaged, one turned over, one was wrapped around a tree, and one damaged by another falling on it.

Flash Flood in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:30:00 to 18-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE SUEUR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The underpass on Bridge Street was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 23:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Significant street flooding caused some roads to close around Northfield and Dundas.

Flash Flood in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 01:30:00 to 18-JUN-12 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANNON FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was observed on Highway 52 near Cannon Falls, with some flooding reports on County Road 1, 14 and 18.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 04:30:00 to 18-JUN-12 04:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JORDAN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer measured 3.12 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 05:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLMAR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer measured 3.43 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANNON FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer measured 3.31 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 06:30:00 to 18-JUN-12 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An observer measured 2.90 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENNOCK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer measured 3.01 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW LONDON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer measured 3.21 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Tornado in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 18:59:00 to 17-JUN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLUEK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The tornado touched down very briefly in a corn field. Some corn was damaged.

Tornado in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 19:43:00 to 17-JUN-12 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAGEN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A small shed and a playhouse were blown into a corn field. About two dozen trees were broken or toppled.

Heavy Rain in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN ISLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer measured 3.78 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMPTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer measured 3.29 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer measured 3.06 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMBURG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer measured 4.26 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 08:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRIAM
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An observer measured 3.70 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Heavy Rain in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 09:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAYNESVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An observer measured 2.20 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Flash Flood in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 23:30:00 to 18-JUN-12 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads were closed in northeast Rice County due to water over the road. Specifically, County Road 3, west of Webster, and County Road 42 and Kellogg Ave, south of Highway 19 was closed, with the shoulders washed out.

Flash Flood in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:30:00 to 18-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLOGNE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Due to approximately 3.5 inches of rainfall during a short period of time, Maplewood Road in Dahlgren Township, between Market Ave and County Road 41 was closed due to a culvert wash-out.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 21:05:00 to 17-JUN-12 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL RUN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Utility Company

Several utility poles, north of Hazel Run, were snapped off.

Hail in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 19:45:00 to 17-JUN-12 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The hail dented vehicles, a roof and siding. The ground was white from several minutes of hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-12 22:40:00 to 17-JUN-12 22:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PATRICK
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A measured wind gust northwest of New Market.

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 00:17:00 to 18-JUN-12 00:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Heavy Rain in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 to 18-JUN-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLMAR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

An observer measured 3.30 inches of rainfall in the last 24 hours.