Thunderstorms fired up by the afternoon of the 9th, over western Benson County, North Dakota. This area had managed to get slightly better afternoon heating and humidity, although just a little further to the east, the Devils Lake airport only topped out at 74F at 3 pm CST. It did not take long for these storms to become severe, and they initially tracked to the east-northeast. As the evening wore on, additional storms developed between Devils Lake and Grand Forks, and these storms began showing more of a southward track. Therefore with time, they shifted into east central and southeast North Dakota, then eventually through the lakes country of west central Minnesota. There were a lot of large hail reports, but as the event wound on there were more strong wind reports.

Hail in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 20:25:00 to 09-JUL-16 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDRUM
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Very strong winds bent over trees. Power outages were also reported.

Hail in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 21:10:00 to 09-JUL-16 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORMORANT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Social Media

Strong winds were also reported.

Hail in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 22:40:00 to 09-JUL-16 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail covered the ground.

Hail in NORMAN, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 20:45:00 to 09-JUL-16 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Nickel to quarter sized hail fell along with very strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 21:20:00 to 09-JUL-16 21:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWLEY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Steel roofing material was torn off of dog kennels and steel doors were caved in on storage buildings. A construction trailer was blown over along with several trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 21:40:00 to 09-JUL-16 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORHEAD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Driving rain and very strong winds were reported, enough to rock the vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHNOMEN, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 21:45:00 to 09-JUL-16 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUBUN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Two large branches were blown off an oak tree.

Hail in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 22:06:00 to 09-JUL-16 22:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUDUBON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 22:10:00 to 09-JUL-16 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CORMORANT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Large trees were blown down near Cormorant Lake.

Hail in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 22:30:00 to 09-JUL-16 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 22:35:00 to 09-JUL-16 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHERT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

A large maple tree was blown over.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 22:52:00 to 09-JUL-16 22:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMSTOCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Large tree branches were blown down with power outages reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 22:55:00 to 09-JUL-16 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHELPS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

The strong winds blew down displays at the Phelps Mill art festival.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 23:06:00 to 09-JUL-16 23:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTERTAIL
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large branches were knocked down by the strong winds, causing power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 23:08:00 to 09-JUL-16 23:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW YORK MILLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 23:25:00 to 09-JUL-16 23:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUFFTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 23:30:00 to 09-JUL-16 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PADDOCK
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down and a barn roof was blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 09-JUL-16 23:35:00 to 09-JUL-16 23:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE GRASS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were snapped in and around Rockwood Township, including the city of Sebeka. At one farmstead, several small calf hutches and one large super hutch were tossed about in a pasture. A pine tree was snapped over onto the roof of a house.

Hail in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 10-JUL-16 00:30:00 to 10-JUL-16 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOFFMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Very strong winds were also reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 10-JUL-16 00:40:00 to 10-JUL-16 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARKERS PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 10-JUL-16 00:55:00 to 10-JUL-16 00:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

A large tree was uprooted.

Flash Flood in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 10-JUL-16 01:00:00 to 10-JUL-16 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Fields and farm access roads were flooded near the Doran Slough.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 10-JUL-16 01:14:00 to 10-JUL-16 01:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: (PKD)PARK RAPIDS ARP
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The wind gust was measured by the Park Rapids ASOS.