Several thunderstorms formed between Kittson County and Winnipeg during the late afternoon of July 5th. These storms initially moved east, but as they strengthened they began to move east-southeast and tracked from northeast Kittson County to near Blackduck, Minnesota. This first batch of storms produced mostly large hail, but there was at least one funnel cloud report. After a brief break, more thunderstorms broke out over east central North Dakota and west central Minnesota. With time, these thunderstorms began to slowly propagate to the south-southeast as well, affecting southeast North Dakota and the southern Red River Valley. These storms produced strong wind gusts, large hail, and another funnel cloud report. Around midnight, a very strong thunderstorm dropped out of southern Manitoba, and tracked over northeast Cavalier County, across portions of Pembina County (ND), into west central Kittson County (MN). This storm also produced a funnel cloud, strong winds, and very large hail.

Hail in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 00:25:00 to 06-JUL-14 00:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PARK
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 00:45:00 to 06-JUL-14 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BADOURA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Multiple trees were blown down on the east side of Wolf Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 00:40:00 to 06-JUL-14 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFFTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A horse shed was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 00:54:00 to 06-JUL-14 00:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTSON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

About two-thirds of a barn hip roof was peeled off of a century old barn.

Hail in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 00:55:00 to 06-JUL-14 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELICAN RAPIDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The hail fell at Star Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 01:00:00 to 06-JUL-14 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HALLOCK ARPT
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several eight to ten inch diameter box elder tree limbs were broken down in shelterbelts in southern Hallock Township.

Hail in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 01:05:00 to 06-JUL-14 01:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MATTSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: COOP Observer

The large hail dented a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 01:25:00 to 06-JUL-14 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: County Official

Several large tree branches and limbs were broken down around town.

Hail in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 01:40:00 to 06-JUL-14 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 01:40:00 to 06-JUL-14 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEBEKA
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two eight inch diameter trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 02:15:00 to 06-JUL-14 02:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WADENA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few trees were blown down between Wadena and Hewitt.

Hail in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 02:40:00 to 06-JUL-14 02:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBOW LAKE ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 02:55:00 to 06-JUL-14 02:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ERDAHL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in KITTSON, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 01:25:00 to 06-JUL-14 01:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KENNEDY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: County Official

Funnel Cloud in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 18:36:00 to 05-JUL-14 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORHULT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A funnel cloud was visible for several minutes as it crossed highway 89 south of Thorhult. Multiple brief condensation plumes were seen lofting from tree tops up to the main condensation funnel, but no damage was discerned. The funnel was accompanied by very heavy rains and periods of dime to nickel sized hail.

Hail in ROSEAU, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 17:02:00 to 05-JUL-14 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMOLKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Location was four miles north-northeast of Homolka.

Hail in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 19:15:00 to 05-JUL-14 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 19:45:00 to 05-JUL-14 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKDUCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The hail fell on the north shore of Blackduck Lake.

Hail in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 19:48:00 to 05-JUL-14 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACKDUCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 22:05:00 to 05-JUL-14 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERGAS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 22:09:00 to 05-JUL-14 22:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERGAS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSEAU, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 16:36:00 to 05-JUL-14 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: BADGER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The strong winds lifted shingles from a roof.

Hail in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 22:33:00 to 05-JUL-14 22:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRAZEE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 23:02:00 to 05-JUL-14 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDRUM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Four to six inch diameter tree branches were blown down in shelterbelts.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 23:25:00 to 05-JUL-14 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGETOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous four to eight inch diameter tree branches and limbs were broken down in shelterbelts across northeast Georgetown Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 23:25:00 to 05-JUL-14 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous four to eight inch diameter tree branches and limbs were broken down in shelterbelts across southeast Lee Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHNOMEN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 23:45:00 to 05-JUL-14 23:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: NAYTAHWAUSH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown over county road 144.

Hail in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 00:05:00 to 06-JUL-14 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWO INLETS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Nickel to half dollar sized hail and very strong winds hit the south side of Bad Medicine Lake.

Hail in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 00:05:00 to 06-JUL-14 00:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABIN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 00:10:00 to 06-JUL-14 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONSFORD
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Widespread tree damage occurred with four to six inch diameter tree branches and limbs broken down across Pinepoint and northern Carsonville townships.

Hail in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 06-JUL-14 00:15:00 to 06-JUL-14 00:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HITTERDAL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ROSEAU, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 17:10:00 to 05-JUL-14 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMOLKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The exact location was four miles east-northeast of Homolka.

Hail in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-14 17:58:00 to 05-JUL-14 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARMEL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

The hail started out small and ended up big.