Thunderstorms caused dropped large hail and caused damaging winds across parts of northeast Minnesota. The reports included a report of a 2.5 diameter hailstone near Bowstring, MN in Itasca County.

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 19:53:00 to 05-JUL-15 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The hail fell at Cedar Point Campground.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 19:00:00 to 05-JUL-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: TACONITE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There were numerous trees down on the property. The wind lasted for about 30 minutes. The power was out from 8 pm until the early morning.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 19:32:00 to 05-JUL-15 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURRAY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

There were several broken and uprooted trees blocking US 169 along a 300 to 400 yard area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 19:48:00 to 05-JUL-15 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSIDE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There were trees down on County Highway 21 and damage to two structures. The spotter reported that there were several minutes of strong winds as the storms passed through the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 17:00:00 to 05-JUL-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNBAR
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Public

There were about 8 to 10 fallen trees, with some being uprooted or snapped. Some of the trees were 18 to 20 inches in diameter.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 19:55:00 to 05-JUL-15 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCELL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down and blocking the driveway at the Lake Place Retreat Center.

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 16:55:00 to 05-JUL-15 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNBAR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 17:00:00 to 05-JUL-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNBAR
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 17:00:00 to 05-JUL-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORA LAKE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 17:05:00 to 05-JUL-15 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAX
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 17:17:00 to 05-JUL-15 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING LAKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 17:25:00 to 05-JUL-15 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEER RIVER ARPT
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 17:31:00 to 05-JUL-15 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 17:42:00 to 05-JUL-15 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACK
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Public

There was a photo of an egg-shaped hailstone with a quarter next to the hailstone for comparison.  The long axis measured 2.5 inches.

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 18:28:00 to 05-JUL-15 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TACONITE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

It hailed for about 15 minutes starting just before 7:30 pm.  The largest hailstone was quarter-size.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 18:53:00 to 05-JUL-15 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENNETT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Amateur Radio

There were 4 to 5 inch diameter trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 19:27:00 to 05-JUL-15 19:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENGILLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were trees down and blocking Highway 65.

Thunderstorm Wind in AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 20:10:00 to 05-JUL-15 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHOVEL LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was down on Highway 200 near mile marker 172.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-15 18:28:00 to 05-JUL-15 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TACONITE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Public

The power lines fell down onto the deck and the power went out.