Thunderstorms that had redeveloped across southwest Minnesota prior to midnight, moved northeast and bowed out across portions of south central and east central Minnesota before moving into Wisconsin Friday morning, August 19th. Several reports of downed trees and power lines occurred around the western and northern part of the Twin Cities metro area. There was also wind damage to a newly developed grain bin near Mankato.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 01:35:00 to 19-AUG-16 01:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELANO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Windows were damaged near Delano.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 01:43:00 to 19-AUG-16 01:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large tree limbs were severed in Long Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 01:48:00 to 19-AUG-16 01:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Roof damage occurred to the Plymouth high school.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 01:48:00 to 19-AUG-16 01:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree limbs were severed near Rogers.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 01:54:00 to 19-AUG-16 01:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST MICHAEL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few large trees were blown down near St. Michael.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 02:00:00 to 19-AUG-16 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTINGS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 01:02:00 to 19-AUG-16 01:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: LESTER PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In Lester Prairie, damage was confined to large tree branches which snapped off and blocked roads throughout the town. There was structural roofing damage to an indoor boat storage on Central Ave where the steel roof peeled away from the walls.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 00:55:00 to 19-AUG-16 01:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

In the town of Glencoe, damage mainly consisted of trees and large branches blown down. There was an evergreen tree in the center of town that got uprooted. The tree damage was scattered throughout the entire city. There were several branches that landed on houses, garages, vehicles, and other items. There was also power outage in mostly the east side of Glencoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 01:00:00 to 19-AUG-16 01:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An old barn was damaged in Plato, plus several large tree limbs and one large tree that were blown down. The large tree landed on a house and damaged it.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 00:05:00 to 19-AUG-16 00:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAPIDAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A newly constructed grain bin blew down, and landed on a machine shed and another bin.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 19-AUG-16 01:10:00 to 19-AUG-16 01:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACONIA
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A measured wind gust of 52 knots was recorded west of Waconia.