Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon of Monday, July 7th. These storms became severe as they moved from central to east central Minnesota, and into portions of west central Wisconsin. A large hail swath occurred in northern Scott County and moved eastward into portions of northwest and central Dakota County. In addition, there was a brief tornado touchdown in southern Washington County at the St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park. The damage path was small and mainly associated with downed trees.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 17:43:00 to 07-JUL-14 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: POINT DOUGLAS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An EF0 tornado touchdown outside the St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park, and moved through the park causing damage to trees and a tennis court. Most of the damage was rated low end EF0 based on hardwood tree damage. The tornado continued to move eastward into Pierce County, Wisconsin.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 12:32:00 to 07-JUL-14 12:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST BETHEL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 15:25:00 to 07-JUL-14 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLMAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 16:48:00 to 07-JUL-14 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 16:50:00 to 07-JUL-14 17:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained spotters and the general public reported a swath of large hailstones from near Highway 13, and Interstate 35 in Burnsville, southeast through Apple Valley to Rosemount. The largest hailstone was the size of golf balls.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 16:22:00 to 07-JUL-14 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured wind gust from a car anemometer.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 16:12:00 to 07-JUL-14 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A measured wind gust from a car anemometer.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 16:30:00 to 07-JUL-14 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTHROP
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust from a wind sensor of the Department of Transportation.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 17:13:00 to 07-JUL-14 17:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVAGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down on Lynn Ave and 126th Street in Savage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 17:18:00 to 07-JUL-14 17:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Multiple tree limbs, up to 8 inches in diameter, along County Road 11, through Echo Park,
were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 16:50:00 to 07-JUL-14 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN ISLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down across County Road 5 in Green Isle.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 17:52:00 to 07-JUL-14 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were blown down in Hastings.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 17:20:00 to 07-JUL-14 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs, up to 6 inches in diameter, were blown down near Cedar Ave and 160th Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARTIN, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 18:20:00 to 07-JUL-14 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRMONT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large 3 to 4 foot diameter tree was blown down, with a report of almost a 100 acres of corn and beans destroyed south of Fairmont.

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 15:30:00 to 07-JUL-14 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLMAR
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 13:20:00 to 07-JUL-14 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE CANADA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 12:45:00 to 07-JUL-14 12:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree and a power line were blown down around the town of Columbus.

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 16:45:00 to 07-JUL-14 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAKOPEE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter and some members of the general public observed a swath of large hail from Highway 169 in Shakopee near Valleyfair Amusement Park, eastward to near the Savage Community Park area. The largest hailstone was golf ball size.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 16:50:00 to 07-JUL-14 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Strong winds caused a large tree to be blown down. Power outages occurred in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 17:16:00 to 07-JUL-14 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A six inch diameter tree was blown down and blocked a road in Burnsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 07-JUL-14 13:15:00 to 07-JUL-14 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A shed was blown over and a power line was blown down in the city of Columbia Heights.