A large complex of storms moved across central Minnesota during the early morning hours of Thursday, August 4th. One storm damaged a large area around Long Prairie.
Another complex of thunderstorms that developed in eastern South Dakota prior to dawn, moved quickly eastward across southwest, and into east central Minnesota through 8 am CST. A few storms bowed out and caused severe wind gust near Olivia, Steward, Hutchinson, Winsted, Delano and Rockford. Most of the damage was associated with down trees and power lines. A semi-trailer was blown off the road south of Hutchinson.
One more storm developed during the afternoon near Owatonna, and produced Ping Pong size hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 01:50:00 to 04-AUG-16 01:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees were blown down in Long Prairie. The most concentrated area of damage occurred on the south and northeast part of town. One tree landed on a home and damaged it. Building material from roofs was also blown off in the downtown area. The material that blew off also damaged adjacent buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 05:54:00 to 04-AUG-16 05:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEWART
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several trees were blown down and power outages occurred around Stewart.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 07:45:00 to 04-AUG-16 07:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBBINSDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down in southern Robbinsdale, near Grimes Pond.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 05:05:00 to 04-AUG-16 05:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELANO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 05:41:00 to 04-AUG-16 05:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 06:16:00 to 04-AUG-16 06:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW BRIGHTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 05:40:00 to 04-AUG-16 05:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVIA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree limb was blown down near Olivia.

Hail in STEELE, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 12:03:00 to 04-AUG-16 12:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRATT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 06:15:00 to 04-AUG-16 06:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several large trees were blown down in Hutchinson. A semi-trailer was blown off the road south of town on County Road 15. Power lines were also blown down north of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 06:35:00 to 04-AUG-16 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINSTED
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several large tree limbs were blown down across Winsted.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 06:55:00 to 04-AUG-16 06:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Numerous two foot diameter trees were blown down north of Montrose.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 07:00:00 to 04-AUG-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELANO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several large oak trees were blown down, some of which were severed 15 feet above the ground near Delano.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 07:05:00 to 04-AUG-16 07:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down south of County Road 50, east of Rockford.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 05:45:00 to 04-AUG-16 05:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRD ISLAND
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and large tree branches were blown down in Bird Island. One of the branches landed on a home and damaged it.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 07:30:00 to 04-AUG-16 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tree branches, up to 5 inches in diameter, were blown down on East Fish Lake Road in Maple Grove. Some siding was also peeled off a shed in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 04-AUG-16 05:00:00 to 04-AUG-16 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways