The afternoon of Tuesday, May 24th, scattered thunderstorms produced two areas of large hail across southern and central Minnesota. The first developed near Willimar and moved slowly east-southeast before dissipating in the southwest suburbs of the Twin Cities. There was a fatality associated with a fallen tree north of Arlington, in Sibley County.
Another area of storms developed northwest of St. Cloud, around Sauk Centre and near Royalton. These storms produced large hail and a damaging wind gust.

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 14:56:00 to 24-MAY-16 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSELAND
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 15:15:00 to 24-MAY-16 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOMKEST
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 16:25:00 to 24-MAY-16 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK CENTRE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 16:41:00 to 24-MAY-16 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEATWOLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 16:45:00 to 24-MAY-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEATWOLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 17:00:00 to 24-MAY-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEATWOLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 17:20:00 to 24-MAY-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYALTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An automobile windshield was broken due to the hail stones.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 17:35:00 to 24-MAY-16 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 17:38:00 to 24-MAY-16 17:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 18:15:00 to 24-MAY-16 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 18:20:00 to 24-MAY-16 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN ISLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 17:35:00 to 24-MAY-16 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROYALTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several small trees, up to 4 inches in diameter, were blown down near Royalton.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 18:00:00 to 24-MAY-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREEN ISLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several media outlets and local officials indicated that an individual died from a fallen tree north of Arlington near Highway 15. The individual was on a four-wheeler in the pasture of his farm and attempted to herd his cattle to safety during a storm. That���s when a tree fell on him, officials indicated.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 17:02:00 to 24-MAY-16 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 17:25:00 to 24-MAY-16 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 18:32:00 to 24-MAY-16 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 16:15:00 to 24-MAY-16 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-16 16:20:00 to 24-MAY-16 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKESIDE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A storm chaser video taped an area of continuous hail on the Meeker, Renville County line, near Boon Lake. The largest stone was golf ball based on a measurement on the video. The URL site is www.stormchasingvideo.com.