Thunderstorms that developed across Nebraska, South Dakota and western Iowa early Saturday morning, July 23rd, moved northeast into southern and western Minnesota during the morning. Although most of the damage was associated with uprooted trees and occasional severe wind gusts, flash flooding became more apparent during the afternoon along with a few large hail reports.
Most of the reports of tree damage occurred near Red Wing and in the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities near Farmington, Lakeville, and Cottage Grove. Very heavy rainfall reports were noted from trained spotters, and social media as rainfall rates were averaging between 2 to 4 inches per hour.
As the complex of thunderstorms moved northeast of the Twin Cities, another band of storms developed west of the Twin Cities and began to train. In addition to a few large hail reports, the most significant part of this event was flooding near Minneapolis where local streets became impassable.

Heavy Rain in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 08:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANITE FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A trained spotter measured 3.42 inches of rain near Granite Falls.

Heavy Rain in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: STROUT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An individual measured 3.50 inches of rain near Strout.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 09:40:00 to 23-JUL-16 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZUMBROTA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down near Zumbrota.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 09:40:00 to 23-JUL-16 09:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED WING
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few power lines were blown down near Red Wing.

Heavy Rain in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 3.75 inches of rain near Monticello.

Heavy Rain in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD LAKE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

A trained spotter measured 4.00 inches of rain near Howard Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 09:20:00 to 23-JUL-16 09:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down in Lakeville.

Flash Flood in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMSEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The intersection of Highway 47 and 167th Street in Ramsey, was flooded and had water levels as high as vehicle hoods.

Flash Flood in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 14:30:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The ramp from southbound Highway 25, to eastbound Interstate 94 was completed flooded. One car was stranded and had to be towed due to the flooded roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 13:05:00 to 23-JUL-16 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down near Hutchinson.

Heavy Rain in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A trained spotter measured 4.22 inches of rain east of Monticello.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 13:28:00 to 23-JUL-16 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy Rain in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAMSEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 4.50 inches of rain near Ramsey.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 09:41:00 to 23-JUL-16 09:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down near Farmington.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 10:11:00 to 23-JUL-16 10:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: COTTAGE GROVE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down near Cottage Grove.

Heavy Rain in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 12:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHISAGO CITY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A trained spotter measured 3.07 inches of rain south of Chisago City.

Heavy Rain in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 12:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECKER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A trained spotter measured 3.25 inches of rain near Becker.

Heavy Rain in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBION CENTER
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 5.06 inches of rain south of Albion Center.

Heavy Rain in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 11:00:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO MUNI ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured 5.20 inches of rain in Buffalo.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 12:20:00 to 23-JUL-16 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSENDALE
Magnitude: 2.25 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Although some hail reached 2.25 inches, most of the hail was one inch in diameter and lasted for 5 minutes. Some vehicle and roof damage occurred with the hail storm.

Flash Flood in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 15:15:00 to 23-JUL-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOREST LAKE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Vehicles near the intersection of Everton and Falcon in Forest Lake had flood waters as high as their roofs.

Lightning in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUL-16 07:30:00 to 23-JUL-16 07:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SACRED HEART
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A lightning bolt struck a church in Sacred Heart, Minnesota. The lightning started a fire and destroyed the church which was built 140 years before. No one was injured, but the church was a total loss.