During the afternoon of Saturday, August, 31st, a complex of thunderstorms developed across southeast North Dakota, and moved into west central Minnesota during the late afternoon hours. These storms moved southeast across mainly western and southern Minnesota and produced large hail and damaging winds. Most of the severe storms were concentrated along the Minnesota River Valley during the early evening hours as a bow echo moved southeast.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 17:15:00 to 31-AUG-13 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SACRED HEART
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down on Highway 212 in Sacred Heart.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 16:25:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILLARD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large tree branches were blown down near Villard.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 19:30:00 to 31-AUG-13 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PETER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A power pole was blown down in St. Peter.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 16:15:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENSON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large branches, up to six inches in diameter, were blown down around Clontarf.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 16:37:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK CENTRE ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust occurred on the Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor near Sauk Centre.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 16:20:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two pontoon boats were flipped over on Lake Minnewaska near Glenwood.

Hail in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 15:30:00 to 31-AUG-13 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONNELLY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 15:37:00 to 31-AUG-13 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONNELLY
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 15:48:00 to 31-AUG-13 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CERRO GORDO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 15:50:00 to 31-AUG-13 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 15:57:00 to 31-AUG-13 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 16:05:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 16:15:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEVIDEO ARPT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 18:05:00 to 31-AUG-13 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WABASSO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 16:30:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTPORT
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 17:10:00 to 31-AUG-13 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNESOTA FALLS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured wind gust was reported from a mobile anemometer on Highway 212 and 110th Street near Minnesota Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 17:47:00 to 31-AUG-13 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A measured wind gust occurred at the Redwood Falls Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 16:07:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down near Millerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 17:18:00 to 31-AUG-13 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SACRED HEART
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches, up to six inches in diameter, were blown down northeast of Sacred Heart.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 16:37:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK CENTRE ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A measured wind gust occurred at the Sauk Centre Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 31-AUG-13 16:22:00 to 31-AUG-13 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A measured wind gust occurred at the Glenwood Airport.