The afternoon of Monday, June 16th, two major thunderstorm complexes across Nebraska and South Dakota, congealed into one along the Minnesota, Iowa border from Sioux Falls, eastward along I-90 to Fairmont and Albert Lea. Some of the severe storms moved north of I-90 and produced wind and hail as far north as Mankato, Waseca and Owatonna.  Wind gusts in excess of 60 to 70 mph were clocked in these areas and produced numerous large trees down, power outages, and significant street flooding and erosion due to two to four inches of rainfall in less than two hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:49:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNESOTA LAKE
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey concluded that severe straight-line winds caused damage to half of a metal building system north of Minnesota Lake. The building's metal wall and roof panels were peeled off with most of the northern half of the building collapsed. Empty grain bins nearby were bent or tipped. Two homes nearby sustained minor wind damage to shingles.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:35:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLETON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey concluded that severe straight-line winds caused numerous large trees to be uprooted or blown down northwest of Mapleton.  One home sustained minor damage to some shingles.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:40:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLETON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey concluded that severe straight-line winds moved through the town of Mapleton, and areas to the southeast that caused extensive tree damage, and power poles to be blown down. However, no structural damage to buildings or houses was found other than some minor damage to shingles at two homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:40:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEAUFORD
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey concluded that severe straight-line winds caused damage to wooden electrical poles, trees, and power lines north of Mapleton along Highway 22 to 179th Street.  One home north of Beauford sustained minor damage to some shingles.

Heavy Rain in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 to 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A measured 12 hour rainfall total of 2.95 inches near Fairmont.

Heavy Rain in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 to 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A measured 12 hour rainfall total of 2.57 inches near Wells.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 18:00:00 to 16-JUN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GORDONSVILLE
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:44:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANKATO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A ten inch diameter tree was blown down south of Mankato.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:35:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:33:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON CENTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A ten inch diameter tree was blown down northwest of Vernon Center.

Flash Flood in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JAMES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several roads were closed in St. James due to high water from heavy rainfall in the past hour.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMMONS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A mobile anemometer recorded a wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:35:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were blown down around the town of Waseca, with power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW RICHLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several areas in town were without power due to power lines blown down.

Flash Flood in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:45:00 to 16-JUN-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant street flooding in the city of Fairmont with several areas impassable for a period of time.

Flash Flood in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELCOME
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water over the road near Welcome as heavy rainfall caused area ditches to fill up and spill out over the highway.

Flash Flood in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:45:00 to 16-JUN-14 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant street flooding, along with several streams and creeks that were out of their banks occurred from Vernon Center to Good Thunder, St. Clair and Mapleton.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARDEN CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:05:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large shed roof was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 15:10:00 to 16-JUN-14 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIMONT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured 58 knot wind gust from a mobile anemometer.  Large trees were also reported down near Trimont.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTISCO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several mature trees, some in excess of 18 inches in diameter, were blown down south of Waseca. One tree was 5 feet in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:14:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIMONT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:10:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREEBORN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown down, and a shed's roof was blown off.

Flash Flood in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant street flooding occurred in Waseca, with several roads impassable.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:20:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large branches were downed, causing power outages around the town of Manchester.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:15:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANCHESTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large trees were blown down, with a shed's roof torn off east of Manchester.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:20:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HARTLAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large branches were downed, causing power outages around the town of Hartland.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:27:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down in Waseca.

Flash Flood in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Portions of County Road 75 were barricaded due to the road washed out south of Waseca.

Flash Flood in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 18:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Due to excessive rainfall, Maple Creek went out of its banks and flooded significant portions of Mineral Springs Park, Dartts Park, and the municipal golf course.  Flooding was particularly widespread over parts of the golf course where Izaak Walton Creek flows into Maple Creek from the south.  Flooding along the Straight River was also fairly significant where most of the lower portion of River Bend campground (just west of I35 and 28th St. SW) was under several feet of water, as was Morehouse Park (the park adjacent to the power plant)  28th St. SW was closed with water over the road in two separate places south of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERT LEA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down in Albert Lea.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:20:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST CHAIN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large trees were blown down, plus a home's roof was blown off near East Chain.

Thunderstorm Wind in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:05:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches and trees were blown down in Wells.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:24:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELYSIAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was lots of damage in Elysian, including numerous large trees down, including 7 that were blocking the main roads. Other reports included; shingles off two homes, broke rafters in garage, and damage to three boat docks on Lake Francis.

Lightning in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:10:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLOUD
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning strike started a small house fire Monday afternoon, June 16th, on St. Cloud's west side. No one was hurt in the fire at 205-19�� Ave. S. St. Cloud. The fire started after lightning struck an antenna alongside the house.

Lightning in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:00:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a home Monday afternoon, June 16th in the 9300 block of Magnolia Lane North, Maple Grove. Lightning struck the attic of the home, caused damage to their roof, and put a 4��2 hole in the side of their home.

Thunderstorm Wind in FARIBAULT, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:40:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE EARTH
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were blown down into houses and vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:43:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEMOND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several 4 to 6 inch diameter tree limbs were blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:49:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down at the intersection of County Road 218 and 4.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:47:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches and a large tree were blown down over County Road 218.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTISCO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were uprooted northeast of Otisco.

Heavy Rain in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 to 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE LAKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A measured 12 hour rainfall total of 2.52 inches east of Mankato.

Heavy Rain in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 to 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERT LEA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A measured 12 hour rainfall total of 3.33 inches near Albert Lea.

Heavy Rain in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 to 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OWATONNA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A measured 12 hour rainfall total of 2.88 inches near Owatonna.

Hail in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 15:20:00 to 16-JUN-14 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The large hail occurred near Cedar Lake, north of Trimont.

Hail in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:14:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: TRIMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:27:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARMSTRONG
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Rain in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 to 17-JUN-14 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JAMES
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured 12 hour rainfall total of 3.00 inches in St. James.

Hail in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:37:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERT LEA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:37:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:42:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERT LEA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 16:31:00 to 16-JUN-14 16:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down with power out in the south part of Fairmont.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 17:51:00 to 16-JUN-14 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOPE
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Flash Flood in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-14 18:30:00 to 16-JUN-14 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

County Road 45 was blocked due to water from a local creek spilling over the roadway south of Owatonna.