Tuesday morning, June 14th, a line of thunderstorms moved across far southern Minnesota, and into east central Minnesota and produced localized one to two inch rainfall amounts. During the early afternoon, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed across northeast Nebraska, and into northwest Iowa, southwest Minnesota and produced damaging winds of 60 to 70 mph. These storms moved into south central Minnesota and produced a few tornadoes, several reports of wind damage, and torrential rainfall which led to flash flooding.
Most of the storms weakened below severe limits as they moved northward, toward the Twin Cities. However, torrential rainfall and areas of flash and areal flooding occurred across portions of southern and east central Minnesota. Rainfall amounts over five inches occurred in parts of Blue Earth County. Other areas received 2 to 4 inches of rainfall where storms were slow moving and trained.
Due to the torrential rainfall numerous roads were closed in Blue Earth County, with mudslides reported on the following roads;
Riverfront north of Augusta and south of greenwood.
Division Street in Mankato.
Behind Happy Chef on Highway 169.
Ahlstrom Road in Mankato.
Warren Street in Mankato.
Industrial Road in Mankato.
Harper & 8th Avenue in Mankato.
Other roads that were closed due to flooding in Blue Earth county include;
County Road 10 in Ceresco Township.
County Road 128 between County Road 30 and 32.
County Road 1 between Skyline and County Road 90.
Some of the higher rainfall totals include; 6.50 inches one mile south of Lake Crystal, 5.75 inches in North Mankato, and 5.50 inches three miles south of Lake Crystal.

Thunderstorm Wind in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 14:25:00 to 14-JUN-16 14:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARFUR
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large trees were blown down in the town of Darfur.

Thunderstorm Wind in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 14:15:00 to 14-JUN-16 14:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORMSBY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large trees were blown down in the town of Ormsby.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 15:00:00 to 14-JUN-16 15:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ULM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree and several large tree branches were blown down in New Ulm.

Tornado in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 15:10:00 to 14-JUN-16 15:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

The tornado originated in Le Sueur County and continued in Rice County. It occasionally touched down, knocking over a few trees and breaking some large limbs.

Heavy Rain in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 14:00:00 to 14-JUN-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH MANKATO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 4 hour rainfall report of 5.75 inches occurred in North Mankato.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 14:48:00 to 14-JUN-16 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON CENTER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large 15 inch diameter tree was snapped off at the base near Vernon Center. This damage was associated with a secondary severe storm that developed in southern Blue Earth County and moved rapidly north-northeast across the county.

Tornado in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 14:34:00 to 14-JUN-16 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNON CENTER
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

The tornado touched down in an open field and was caught on video.

Tornado in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 15:28:00 to 14-JUN-16 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHIELDSVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser caught a tornado on video. Nearly a dozen trees were broken, but otherwise little damage was noted.

Heavy Rain in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 14:00:00 to 14-JUN-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADELIA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 4 hour rainfall report of 3.80 inches occurred in the town of Madelia.

Flash Flood in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 16:00:00 to 14-JUN-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CRYSTAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several sources indicated that torrential rainfall caused roads to flood across parts of northern Blue Earth County during the afternoon of Tuesday, June 14th. Road closures included 1 between Skyline and County Road 90 along the Blue Earth River. There was also major flooding in the city of Mankato which had mudslides along the Minnesota River.

Funnel Cloud in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 15:27:00 to 14-JUN-16 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLAIR
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was observed by multiple spotters northwest of St Clair and southwest of Eagle Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 15:50:00 to 14-JUN-16 15:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A home had siding damage in Waterville. Numerous trees were also blown downed across the city, some were blocking city streets.

Tornado in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 15:33:00 to 14-JUN-16 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE LAKE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The tornado touched down in a wooded area, where a number of trees were broken. It continued to occasionally touch down for more than two miles. The tornado was seen my multiple spotters and was briefly caught on video.

Heavy Rain in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 14:00:00 to 14-JUN-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CRYSTAL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 4 hour rainfall report of 6.50 inches occurred one mile south of Lake Crystal.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 15:42:00 to 14-JUN-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELYSIAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The city of Elysian had significant wind damage as power lines and big trees were blown down throughout the city. Some of the trees landed on homes and on vehicles, producing damage. The storm was also to blame for boats overturning on Lake Francis.

Flash Flood in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 16:00:00 to 14-JUN-16 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH MANKATO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several sources indicated that torrential rainfall caused roads to flood across parts of North Mankato during the afternoon of Tuesday, June 14th. Mudslides were noted along the Minnesota River along Highway 169.

Thunderstorm Wind in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 14:20:00 to 14-JUN-16 14:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JAMES
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down in St. James.

Thunderstorm Wind in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 15:20:00 to 14-JUN-16 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANKATO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree fell onto a house southwest of Mankato.

Tornado in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 15:05:00 to 14-JUN-16 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A tornado touched down occasionally, mostly over open fields. It did break a few trees. The tornado crossed into Rice County before dissipating.

Heavy Rain in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 14:00:00 to 14-JUN-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE CRYSTAL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 4 hour rainfall report of 5.50 inches occurred 3 miles south of Lake Crystal.

Flash Flood in BLUE EARTH, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUN-16 15:00:00 to 14-JUN-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMBOY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several sources indicated that torrential rainfall caused roads to flood across parts of southwest and western Blue Earth County during the afternoon of Tuesday, June 14th. Road closures included 128 and 25 along Perch Creek and the Watonwan River.