Thunderstorms developed early Thursday morning across North Dakota, and moved southeast across west-central Minnesota, and eventually across central and east central Minnesota by the afternoon. As thunderstorms redeveloped during the afternoon and evening across portions of the southern metro area, flash flooding became a concern with the hardest hit areas from Northfield to Cannon Falls and the eastern Minnesota border.
The morning and afternoon storms produced mainly large hail around the metro area.  As the storms moved farther south, several boundaries aided in the continuation of thunderstorms across the southern metro area. The storm drenched the region where flash flooding occurred with up to 10 inches of rain, turning golf course greens to ponds and roads into rivers.
The hardest hit areas in terms of flooding was from Northfield, northeast to Cannon Falls, and Red Wing where up to 10 inches of rain fell in less than 6 hours. The rainfall and associated flooding, caused closures of major highways, evacuations of 50 homes along the Cannon River, dozens of rescues from people stranded in cars, and one tour bus near the Treasure Island Resort and Casino area. Plus, there was substantial damage to parks, especially Miesville Ravine Park Reserve, where 1,800 square feet of boardwalk and two parking lots were washout or destroyed. Damages were estimated to around one million dollars alone to this park.
At one point, the Little Cannon River near Cannon Falls rose 39 inches in less than 6 hours, and the main Cannon River rose 28 inches, to a level not experienced since the September 2010 flood.
There was also wind damage reported between Kenyon, Pine City, and Zumbrota, specifically south of Highway 60 and along Highways 60 and 52. At least one home was severely damaged as well as small buildings and trees.  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.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 04:15:00 to 14-JUN-12 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLOS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 05:30:00 to 14-JUN-12 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACOBS PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 05:57:00 to 14-JUN-12 05:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 06:20:00 to 14-JUN-12 06:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLOUD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 07:04:00 to 14-JUN-12 07:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 07:55:00 to 14-JUN-12 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 07:55:00 to 14-JUN-12 07:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 08:00:00 to 14-JUN-12 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 08:01:00 to 14-JUN-12 08:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 08:12:00 to 14-JUN-12 08:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 08:25:00 to 14-JUN-12 08:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEWART
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 08:28:00 to 14-JUN-12 08:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN ISLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 08:50:00 to 14-JUN-12 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAKOPEE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 09:00:00 to 14-JUN-12 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 09:29:00 to 14-JUN-12 09:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAYLORD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:00:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:03:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAYLORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:12:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN ISLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:15:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:16:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:20:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDINA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:20:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ST PAUL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:22:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST LOUIS PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:22:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:25:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:26:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:27:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:29:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUDERDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:29:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:29:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: FALCON HGTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:30:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:30:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:30:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:31:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE CANADA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:35:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE SPGS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:37:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:40:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:42:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE ELMO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:33:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE CANADA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:35:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ST PAUL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:43:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKDALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:46:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LE SUEUR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:47:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLWATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:35:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STILLWATER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 15:47:00 to 14-JUN-12 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLECHESTER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 15:58:00 to 14-JUN-12 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLECHESTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 18:10:00 to 14-JUN-12 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRPOINT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 17:30:00 to 14-JUN-12 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: JACOBS PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Funnel Cloud in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 16:09:00 to 14-JUN-12 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARIBAULT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 15:03:00 to 14-JUN-12 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown down at 9th and Water Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 18:12:00 to 14-JUN-12 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOMBAY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large trees were blown down along County Road 1.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 19:15:00 to 14-JUN-12 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree blew down over South State Street in Fairmont.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 18:00:00 to 14-JUN-12 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENYON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were numerous reports of trees snapped, power lines and barns blown down, with injuries to livestock from Kenyon to Wanamingo and Zumbrota.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 17:18:00 to 14-JUN-12 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILBERT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down, along with a machine shop roof damaged.

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 08:50:00 to 14-JUN-12 08:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:37:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAKELEY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 11:42:00 to 14-JUN-12 11:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy Rain in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 23:00:00 to 14-JUN-12 23:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANNON FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A measured rainfall report of 8.83 inches occurred in less than 9 hours.

Heavy Rain in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARLIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A measured rainfall report of 6.37 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NANSEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall report of 5.13 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 04:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODHUE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A measured rainfall report of 4.43 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENYON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A measured rainfall report of 4.54 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 06:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAY CREEK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A measured rainfall report of 4.54 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TROUT BROOK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A measured rainfall report of 6.52 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE ROCK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall report of 6.10 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRIDGEWATER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall report of 6.02 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall report of 5.51 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall report of 7.13 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANNON CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall report of 4.50 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NERSTRAND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall report of 6.40 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWATONNA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall report of 4.18 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Heavy Rain in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWATONNA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A measured rainfall report of 4.10 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.

Flash Flood in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 19:30:00 to 15-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASTEDO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Excessive rainfall in a short period of time caused Highway 52 to close due to flood waters over the roadway.

Flash Flood in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 19:30:00 to 15-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Excessive rainfall in a short period of time caused Highway 19 to close between Stanton and Northfield due to high water.

Flash Flood in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 19:30:00 to 15-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANNON FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Emergency crews had to evacuate between 30 and 50 homes in Cannon Falls, due to rising waters near the Cannon River and Little Cannon River. The bridge in the main part of town had also been closed because of flooding.

Flash Flood in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 19:30:00 to 15-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARLIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A bus carrying 16 people and a driver went into a ditch as it was traveling on Goodhue County 18 Boulevard toward Hastings from the Treasure Island Resort and Casino. The rising flood waters caused the bus to go into the ditch.  Other vehicles were stranded, and a total of 26 people had to be rescued due to the flooded road from the Treasure Island Casino. Some cars were submerged above their door handles.

Flash Flood in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 19:30:00 to 15-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The City of Northfield received 6 to 9 inches of rain and closed parts of Highway 19. In addition, cars were half-submerged in flood waters across town.

Flash Flood in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 19:30:00 to 15-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Dakota County's Miesville Ravine Park Reserve was closed due to flood waters. The 1,500-acre park in Douglas Township had around 3 miles of trails, 1,800 square feet of boardwalk and two parking lots washout or destroyed. The county estimated $1 million in park damages.

Flash Flood in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-12 19:30:00 to 15-JUN-12 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NERSTRAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Excessive rainfall in a short period of time caused Highway 246 at County Road 26 to close due to high water.

Heavy Rain in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 to 15-JUN-12 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STANTON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured rainfall report of 8.40 inches occurred in less than 18 hours.