Several rounds of thunderstorms developed Thursday late afternoon and evening, June 20th, mostly in west central Minnesota, and moved eastward. These storms produced some penny to quarter size hail, but the main event was damaging straight line winds and torrential rainfall during the late evening and overnight period. These storms moved across central and east central Minnesota after midnight, with some redevelopment in far south central Minnesota toward daybreak.
Flash flooding was observed in portions of west central and central Minnesota where locally three to five inches of rain fell in a short period of time. The towns of Morris, Glenwood, Starbuck, Sauk Centre and Long Prairie were the hardest hit with numerous flooded roadways.
Wind damage came in two different waves, the first was associated with embedded bow-echoes that moved across central Minnesota, while the second wave came from outflow from previous thunderstorms.
Strong outflow winds from previous thunderstorms affected four counties in central Minnesota, producing a wide area of damage. Winds exceeded 40 mph for nearly two hours in portions of Todd and Stearns Counties.  Peak gusts include 63 mph at Sauk Centre (Stearns County) at 0200, 60 mph in Clearwater (Wright County) at 0240, 55 mph at Rice (Benton County) at 0200, and 54 mph at Long Prairie (Todd County) at 0235.   A business in Long Prairie lost a roof during the height of the high winds. Debris was blown to the south, landing on cars in a parking lot, and numerous trees were blown down around Long Prairie.  Trees and power lines were downed across portions of Todd, Benton, Stearns and Wright Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 22:40:00 to 20-JUN-13 22:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARBUCK
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor measured a wind gust of 62 mph.

Hail in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 16:08:00 to 20-JUN-13 16:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRASSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 16:10:00 to 20-JUN-13 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRASSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Flash Flood in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:45:00 to 21-JUN-13 04:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG PRAIRIE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall began across Todd County after 1145 PM CST, Thursday, June 20th. Due to the extreme rainfall rates that continued through 100 AM CST, Friday, June 21st, 4th Street, south of Long Prairie, was inundated with flood waters. The heavy rainfall tapered off after 1 AM CST, June 21st, and flood waters slowly receded during the early morning hours. Parts of the Highway 71 southbound lane near Long Prairie had water covering the lane through 4 AM CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:58:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVIA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few one to two foot diameter trees were blown down around Olivia.

Lightning in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:30:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEMOUNT
Property damage: 350.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike caused a house fire in Rosemount, Minnesota. The house fire was a total loss, but no one was injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 23:46:00 to 20-JUN-13 23:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:30:00 to 21-JUN-13 00:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVERS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in Danvers, including downed trees on homes and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:35:00 to 21-JUN-13 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARBUCK
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A measured 56 knot wind gust from a mounted anemometer.  In addition, a 56 mph wind gust occurred at the Glenwood Airport, approximately 3 miles east of Glenwood.

Heavy Rain in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rainfall amount of 3.50 inches was measured near Mora.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:37:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Two, 12 inch diameter trees were blown down near Victory Memorial Park in Minneapolis.

Hail in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 20:48:00 to 20-JUN-13 20:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE BEND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:30:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTHROP
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Numerous large tree branches were blown down in Winthrop county park.

High Wind in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:15:00 to 21-JUN-13 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 260.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A wide area of wind damage occurred in Long Prairie, Minnesota as an outflow boundary from previous thunderstorms developed. A business lost a roof during the height of the high winds. In addition, debris was blown to the south, landing on cars in a parking lot. Numerous trees were blown down around town.  The gusts continued through 315 AM CST before decreasing to less than 40 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:50:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Many trees and large branches were blown down around the southern part of the Highland Park neighborhood in St. Paul.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:13:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAYNESVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Hail in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 16:10:00 to 20-JUN-13 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRASSTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:55:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILMAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A barn was blown down near Gilman. In addition, numerous trees were blown down around the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 23:30:00 to 20-JUN-13 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLERVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several 12-18 inch diameter trees were twisted or snapped off at the base.

Heavy Rain in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLOUD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rainfall amount of 2.19 inches was measured near St. Cloud.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:07:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINSTED
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:05:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 23:25:00 to 20-JUN-13 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRENNYVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were blown down south of Morrill, Minnesota.

Heavy Rain in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNEBAGO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rainfall amount of 2.16 inches was measured near Winnebago.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:06:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRD ISLAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A Bird Island grain elevator sustained damage, along with several trees blown down around Bird Island.

Hail in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 20:53:00 to 20-JUN-13 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOKIO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:40:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINWOOD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were blown down, some in the eastern part of East Bethel, but mostly in the northern part of the city of Columbus.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:20:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAC QUI PARLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A few trees were blown down in Lac Qui Parle State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:05:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BDH)WILLMAR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:50:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large tree limbs were blown onto power lines, causing scattered outages in Forest Lake.

High Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:45:00 to 21-JUN-13 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor near Sauk Centre on Interstate 94 began measuring sustained winds of 50 mph after 150 AM CST, with a peak gust of 63 mph at 200 AM CST. The high winds were created by outflow from previous thunderstorms, and continued through 330 AM CST before lightening up. Winds were high enough to cause power lines and trees to blow down across parts of Stearns County.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:45:00 to 21-JUN-13 00:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILCHRIST
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

One barn collapsed, many pole sheds, garages, out buildings, and silos were heavily damaged. Damage extended across most of far southern Pope County.

High Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:35:00 to 21-JUN-13 03:30:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor on Interstate 94, near Clearwater, began to gust over 50 mph after 235 AM CST due to outflow from previous thunderstorms. The wind gust peaked at 60 mph at 240 AM CST, and continued to gust over 50 mph through 330 AM CST, before lightening up.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:53:00 to 21-JUN-13 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOTEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A one foot diameter tree branch and a flag pole were blown down.

Heavy Rain in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STACY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall amount of 2.46 inches was measured near Stacy.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 03:34:00 to 21-JUN-13 03:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARIBAULT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A one foot diameter tree branch blew down in the Faribault downtown courtyard.

Hail in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 21:05:00 to 20-JUN-13 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTA
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 07:15:00 to 21-JUN-13 07:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMORE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and large branches were blown down around the town of Elmore and surrounding farms.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:45:00 to 21-JUN-13 00:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWIFT FALLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees were blown down in Swift Falls, including damage to turkey barns around Swift Falls.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:55:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MSP INTL ARPT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Strong Wind in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:45:00 to 21-JUN-13 03:20:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 48.00 MG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor near Rice began to measure sustained winds of 40 mph after 145 AM CST, with a peak gust of 55 mph at 200 AM CST.  These winds were created by outflow from previous thunderstorms in the area, which lasted through 320 AM CST, before tapering off. These winds caused power lines and tree limbs to be blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 03:15:00 to 21-JUN-13 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (MKT)MANKATO MUNI AR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 20 inch diameter tree was snapped off roughly six feet above the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:50:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: POPPLE CREEK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down from west to east near Popple Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:56:00 to 21-JUN-13 00:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELGRADE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several one to three foot diameter trees were blown down, and some damaged area power lines.

Heavy Rain in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KROSCHEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total rainfall amount of 3.92 inches was measured near Kroschel.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:51:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STC)ST CLOUD REGIONAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:50:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STP)ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT HOLMAN FIELD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALBO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total rainfall amount of 2.20 inches was measured near Walbo.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:12:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 03:15:00 to 21-JUN-13 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH MANKATO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were downed, including one that was uprooted and blocking a street, another that crashed on a house, and several others falling over power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:10:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large 30 inch diameter tree was blown down in Monticello, with other smaller trees blown down in Monticello as well.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:07:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINSTED
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:46:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WYOMING
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Dozens of trees were uprooted or snapped along a half mile long path around Ashton Lake in Wyoming. Some trees landed on houses, fences and sheds with the greatest damage on the northeast side of the lake.

Flash Flood in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 23:30:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall began across Pope County after 1130 PM CST, Thursday, June 20th. Due to the extreme rainfall rates that continued through 1230 AM CST, Friday, June 21st, several roads in the city of Glenwood became inundated with flood waters. The heavy rainfall tapered off after 1 AM CST, June 21st, but flood waters slowly receded during the early morning hours.

Heavy Rain in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rainfall amount of 5.60 inches was measured near Morris.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 20:52:00 to 20-JUN-13 20:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE BEND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and tree limbs were blown down.

Heavy Rain in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG PRAIRIE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rainfall amount of 4.20 inches was measured near Long Prairie.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:10:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A 63 knot wind gust was measured on a home weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:25:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOWTHEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many trees were toppled, with some across roads from Nowthen to East Bethel.

Lightning in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:30:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODLAND
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike caused a house fire in Minnetonka, Minnesota.  The house was a total loss but no one was hurt.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 03:11:00 to 21-JUN-13 03:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 15:35:00 to 20-JUN-13 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUNSWICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Flash Flood in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:45:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARBUCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Very heavy rainfall began across Pope County after 1130 PM CST, Thursday, June 20th. Due to the extreme rainfall rates that continued through 1230 AM CST, Friday, June 21st, several roads in the city of Starbuck became inundated with flood waters. The heavy rainfall tapered off after 1 AM CST, June 21st, and flood waters slowly receded during the early morning hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:25:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACONIA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was blown down at Highway 7 and County Road 11.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 23:34:00 to 20-JUN-13 23:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOKIO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several rows of apple trees were blown down.

Heavy Rain in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall amount of 3.73 inches was measured near Little Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:15:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Heavy Rain in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLERVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total rainfall amount of 5.50 inches was measured near Millerville.

Lightning in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:20:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLYING CLOUD ARPT
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike caused a house fire in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The fire was contained to the roof, but damage was extensive. No one was hurt.

Hail in KANABEC, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 15:55:00 to 20-JUN-13 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRASSTON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:10:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORROCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Severe thunderstorms knocked down power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:14:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORROCK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several large one to two foot diameter trees were blown down.

Hail in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 20:43:00 to 20-JUN-13 20:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST UNION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:15:00 to 21-JUN-13 00:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARBUCK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down midway between Starbuck and Glenwood.

Flash Flood in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 23:50:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall began across Stevens County after 1130 PM CST, Thursday, June 20th. Due to the extreme rainfall rates that continued through 1230 AM CST, Friday, June 21st, several roads in the city of Morris became inundated with flood waters.

Flash Flood in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:15:00 to 21-JUN-13 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK CENTRE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Very heavy rainfall began across Stearns County after 1200 AM CST, Friday, June 21st. Due to the extreme rainfall rates that continued through 130 AM CST, Friday, June 21st, several roads in the city of Sauk Centre became inundated with flood waters. The heavy rainfall tapered off after 2 AM CST, June 21st, and flood waters slowly receded during the early morning hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:40:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:20:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST GEORGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A few trees were blown down south of Fairfax, in Fort Ridgely State Park.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 21:20:00 to 20-JUN-13 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTA
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 71 mph wind gust was measured by a mobile weather sensor.  In the vicinity of the wind gust, several large tree limbs were blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:33:00 to 21-JUN-13 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENSON ARPT
Magnitude: 74.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 74 knot wind gust was measured at the Benson Airport. In addition, numerous trees were blown down in Benson, including some on houses and vehicles.

Heavy Rain in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall amount of 2.04 inches was measured near Princeton.

Heavy Rain in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MELROSE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total rainfall amount of 4.00 inches was measured near Melrose.

Thunderstorm Wind in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:14:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORESTON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down in Foreston, and Milaca township.

Heavy Rain in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-13 12:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OPOLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total rainfall amount of 3.77 inches was measured near Opole.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 00:35:00 to 21-JUN-13 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARBUCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several large trees were blown down, including a 75 foot Pine.

Flash Flood in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 07:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERT LEA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The City of Albert Lea had many streets barricaded due to water over the road.  The streets in town was basically ponding due to saturated ground.  Many stalled vehicles were reported.  In the county there were several roads, including County Road 61 and County Road 27, near Freeborn, which had water over the road.  The intersection of County Roads 14 and 74, north of Emmons, needed significant repairs.

Flash Flood in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 07:00:00 to 21-JUN-13 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELMORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused Highway 169 near Elmore to close due to flood waters.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 01:45:00 to 21-JUN-13 01:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees, some over two feet in diameter, were blown down across the a large portion of St. Cloud, Minnesota. Some of the trees were entirely uprooted, and power was out in parts of St. Cloud.

Flash Flood in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 06:30:00 to 21-JUN-13 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNESOTA LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Heavy rainfall caused County Road 159, east of 602nd Avenue, and County Road 157, south of Highway 22, to close due to flood waters. These roads are southeast of the town of Mapleton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-13 02:14:00 to 21-JUN-13 02:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A 57 knot wind gust was measured at the Buffalo Airport.  Across the road from the airport, the local rodeo grounds had extensive damage to their bleachers and other equipment.