A complex of thunderstorms that developed from morning convection across west central Minnesota, moved southeast across southwest and into south central Minnesota during the afternoon. The storms intensified north of Springfield, Minnesota and races east-southeast across south central Minnesota. Several reports of measured high winds, trees blown down, and power outages from around Springfield, east to Lake Crystal, Mankato,  Waseca, and north of Albert Lea. A brief tornado also occurred near Hollandale with damage to the northwest and south side of town.

Tornado in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-16 15:31:00 to 18-AUG-16 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLANDALE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 5.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local broadcast Meteorologist took several photos of the aftermath of a tornadic storm near Hollandale. Based on damage to a corn field and trees on the northwest corner of Highway 251 and Zuyder Zee Avenue, an EF0 tornado touched down briefly. Winds were estimated between 65 and 75 mph with a width of 50 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-16 14:20:00 to 18-AUG-16 14:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTTERNUT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A MNDOT wind sensor measured a wind gust of 56 knots.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-16 14:05:00 to 18-AUG-16 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SEARLES
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter with a wind sensor measured a 60 knot wind gust. There was also tree blown down in the area, with power outages and some nearby soybean fields flattened.

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-16 13:25:00 to 18-AUG-16 13:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEMENTS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large trees were uprooted north of Springfield, Minnesota. Based on photos, some damage occurred to a farm with structural damage to siding, and garage. In addition, corn was stripped and beans were flattened.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-16 13:30:00 to 18-AUG-16 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two train box cars were blown off a track near Springfield.

Hail in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-16 13:05:00 to 18-AUG-16 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANBORN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-16 14:22:00 to 18-AUG-16 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CRYSTAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Large tree branches were blown down in Lake Crystal along some power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-16 14:30:00 to 18-AUG-16 14:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANKATO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down south of Mankato.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-16 15:14:00 to 18-AUG-16 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASECA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

A measured wind gust of 51 knots occurred at the Waseca airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in FREEBORN, MINNESOTA
From 18-AUG-16 15:30:00 to 18-AUG-16 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLLANDALE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A local broadcast Meteorologist storm survey indicated downburst wind damage on the west and south side of a tornado that formed briefly near Highway 251 and Zuyder Zee Avenue North. The damage was concentrated on the southern part of town between 830th Avenue and Highway 28th.