The early afternoon of Tuesday, July 5th, two areas of thunderstorms developed across west central Minnesota and produced several large hail stones. These two storms moved southeast across central and southern Minnesota and produced a swath of damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes during the late afternoon and early evening. Crop specialists from the University of Minnesota Extension service indicated that corn and soybean yields had some damage in central Minnesota, especially around Willmar. Corn had broken or bruised stalks, along with dislodged roots and leaf loss from the wind and hail.
The northern storm went from Alexandria, southeast to Paynesville, Buffalo and the northwest part of the Twin Cities metro area. Eventually this storm moved across most of the Twin Cities metro area, with the most damage from northern Hennepin, through Ramsey and southern Washington.
The second storm followed a similar path from west central Minnesota, southeast to just north of the Minnesota River Valley, then across the southern part of the Twin Cities metro area. The two storms merged across southern Minnesota from near Faribault, northeast to Red Wing, and to near Eau Claire Wisconsin. This storm rapidly moved southeast and became a large bow echo that raced across southern Wisconsin, and northern Illinois by Wednesday morning.
The northern storm produced several measured wind gusts in excess of 70 mph across Wright, Hennepin, Ramsey and Washington counties. The worst damage which a storm survey estimated winds near 80 mph, produced a six mile long damage path of downed transmission lines near St. Michaels and Rogers. As the storms moved into the western metro area, there were numerous reports of downed trees and power lines, with measured severe wind gusts at both Crystal and Flying Cloud airports. The downtown St. Paul airport also measured a severe wind gust as the storms moved into Ramsey and into Washington county. The Maple Grove hospital had structural damage to their building. Pavers from an upper roof blew off and penetrated a roof below. This caused rain to seep into patient rooms and to the 1st floor imaging and PCC.
There were some issues related to flooded roads in the Minneapolis, St. Paul metropolitan area, but most of the flooded roads were concentrated in poor drainage where rain water had no place to go.
The second and southern storm initially produced several large hail reports, up to 2 inches in diameter from Cosmos to Hutchinson. This storm began to bow out in the southwest suburbs of the Twin Cities near Jordon, Prior Lake and Burnsville and moved southeast. This storm produced two tornadoes, one east of  Faribault, and another west of Goodhue.
During the height of the storm, Xcel Energy reported more than 138,000 customers without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:07:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HAVEN
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser with a handheld anemometer measured a wind gust near South Haven.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:55:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLYING CLOUD ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:45:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STP)ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT HOLMAN FIELD
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:47:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:45:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNANDALE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:10:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down in Paynesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:30:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARTY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Multiple trees were blown down between Cold Springs and Kimball. Some of the trees had a diameter of two feet.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:40:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUXEMBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 1.5 foot diameter tree was uprooted at County Road 7, and 200th Street, south of St. Augusta.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:36:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down northeast of Kingston, near Lake Francis.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:12:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were snapped and uprooted west of Hanover.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:56:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A barn was damaged along with power poles snapped east of Silver Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:58:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A pole barn was destroyed west of Monticello, on County Road 39.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:45:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNANDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 50 foot boat was flipped, with several trees blown down east of Annandale.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:40:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HAVEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A swath of widespread tree damage occurred between South Haven and Annandale.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:45:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNANDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down near Annandale that was blocking Highway 55.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:12:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey revealed that damaging straight line winds caused an area of transmission lines to blow down south of St. Michael near County Road 15, east to the Hennepin County line.

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:00:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SVEA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The swath of large hail, up to golf ball size, continued across southern Kandiyohi county between Svea and Lake Lillian.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:15:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODBURY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large tree branches and a few small trees were blown down across the city of Woodbury.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:12:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in the city of Newport. Some of the trees had a diameter of 24 inches.

Hail in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: DE GRAFF
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large hail fell for several minutes south of De Graff.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 18:05:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind damage occurred throughout the county, but the worst areas were from New Prague to Elko-New Market. This area had multiple reports of trees down, many large, and some affecting power lines. There were a few recorded wind gusts of 55 to 65 mph across the southern part of Scott County.

Thunderstorm Wind in LE SUEUR, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:55:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENDERSON STATION
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Many trees and large tree branches were blown down across the county, with the most concentrated area between Henderson and Montgomery.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 18:46:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: NERSTRAND
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A storm spotter had pictures of grain bin and roof damage southeast of Northfield.

Lightning in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COON RAPIDS
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A roof was struck by lightning, causing fire and smoke damage to a home in Coon Rapids, along Mississippi Blvd.

Lightning in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 18:00:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

The Wright County Sheriff���s Office said that several people had to be evacuated from their homes, and three townhouses were damaged in the fire-related lightning strike. The lightning struck a home and spread to three different townhouses near the area. No one was injured.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:20:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAKDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A Best Buy store in Oakdale had their front door blown in from severe wind gusts.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:52:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Large branches were downed.

Heavy Rain in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:30:00 to 05-JUL-16 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST ANTHONY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain of 2 to 3 inches resulted in ponding of water at intersections in Falcon Heights, Lauderdale and Roseville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:12:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 20 inch diameter tree was snapped southwest of Hanover.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:40:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHANHASSEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous reports of downed trees and power lines just south of the Carver, Hennepin County line, just south of Excelsior.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDEN VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An 18 inch diameter tree was blown down in Golden Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:32:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDINA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 2 foot diameter tree was blown down in Medina.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOLDEN VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A 12 inch diameter tree was blown down near Golden Valley City Hall at Highway 55 and Winnetka.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 19:10:00 to 05-JUL-16 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANAMINGO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree down across Highway 60.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 19:20:00 to 05-JUL-16 19:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE IS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A large shed was blown down at a lumber yard. Large branches were also downed in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:52:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 2 to 3 foot diameter tree was blown down near Pierce and West Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:42:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBBINSDALE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 10 inch diameter tree was blown down in Robbinsdale.

Thunderstorm Wind in NICOLLET, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 18:25:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH MANKATO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down in North Mankato.

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:34:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: KINGSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail continued to fall in Kingston for 10 minutes.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:05:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIDLEY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:21:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

There were numerous trees blown down across the city of Rockford. Some of the trees were snapped off at the base.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 18:32:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large section of a privacy fence was blown down in Burnsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:00:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large 14 inch diameter tree was blown down between Buffalo and Monticello near Highway 25.

Heavy Rain in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:30:00 to 05-JUL-16 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRIDLEY
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain of 2 to 3 inches resulted in ponding of water at intersections in southern Fridley and Columbia Heights.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:34:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Maple Grove hospital had structural damage to their building. Pavers from an upper roof blew off and penetrated a roof below. This caused rain to seep into patient rooms and to the 1st floor imaging and PCC. In addition, multiple large trees and large tree limbs were blown down around Maple Grove, with a concentrated area at Berkshire and Dallas Lane. Some trees fell on vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:55:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAUDERDALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Scattered trees were uprooted or blown over, with some landing on vehicles. This was mostly in the Como, Midway and Highland Park areas of St Paul.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:10:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST MICHAEL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Three west facing homes on the corner of 30th Street Northeast and Kahl Avenue in St. Michael had siding and shingles torn off.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:58:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEATWOLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail was mostly quarter size hail on the southwest side of Hutchinson, but some photos showed a measurement of 1.75 inches.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:16:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trained spotters and storm chasers observed large hail around Glencoe. The largest size shown in a photo was tennis ball size.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:30:00 to 05-JUL-16 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Heavy rain of 2 to 3 inches resulted in ponding of water at intersections and viaducts in northeast Minneapolis and St Anthony.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:55:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were downed in Roseville and Shoreview, mainly along County Road D. Power lines were also down across some roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEEPHAVEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Scattered trees were blown over, with some landing on houses. One area with numerous trees down was in Minnetonka at Highway 101 and Excelsior Blvd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 18:14:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLYING CLOUD ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

A few trees were downed in Eden Prairie, just east and north of the airport.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:10:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:46:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNANDALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:09:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAYNESVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:40:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RAYMOND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large swath of hail up to golf ball size occurred between Pennock, Raymond, southeast to Svea. Some of the hail caused crop damage across the southern half of Kandiyohi County.

Hail in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:18:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRD ISLAND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:15:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN VLY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:30:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: COSMOS
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several observers and trained spotters reported hail up to the size of hen eggs around Cosmos.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:41:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH HAVEN
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:48:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CEDAR MILLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 18:52:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:00:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:21:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 14:01:00 to 05-JUL-16 14:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVERS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A brief multiple vortex tornado occurred two miles east of Holloway, and only broke a few trees. The tornado was photographed and caught on video by several storm chasers.

Tornado in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 13:54:00 to 05-JUL-16 13:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Two storm chasers recorded a tornado on video.  Fire department spotters also reported this tornado, and in fact, two of them were very close to it as it moved from north to south, even moving to the southwest at times. It tipped over an irrigator, broke three power poles and a few trees, and tossed around an old appliance that was at the city dump near Highway 59 and 70th Street. Very little corn was damaged, 15 acres at most.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:32:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIMBALL
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A storm chaser with a handheld anemometer measured the wind gust near Kimball.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 18:25:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIOR LAKE
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured wind gust near Highway 13 and 42 in Savage.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 19:10:00 to 05-JUL-16 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASTEDO
Magnitude: 69.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A MNDOT sensor measured a wind gust south of Cannon Falls along Highway 52.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:28:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOOMINGTON
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A measured wind gust along I-494 in Bloomington.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:45:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A MNDOT sensor measured a wind gust along Interstate 94, in Maple Grove.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 19:13:00 to 05-JUL-16 19:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: GOODHUE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey revealed significant wind damage from straight line winds to a roof and siding east of Goodhue. It also blew down several trees and damaged agricultural buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 16:14:00 to 05-JUL-16 16:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROGERS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey revealed that damaging straight line winds caused sporadic tree damage and a six mile long string of transmission lines to be destroyed. The worst damage was concentrated in the southern part of the Crow-Hassan County Park, north of County Road 109.
Due to the downed high voltage lines, multiple roads were closed including
Hennepin County Road 116 near Fletcher, Hennepin County Rd 101 near Brockton, Bechtold Road, Park Drive, Trailhaven Road and Valley Drive. At one point there was no way to go south through the City of Rogers via any city street or county road.

Tornado in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 18:39:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANNON CITY
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey revealed an EF1 tornado developed just east of Cannon City, and tracked east-southeast for around 3.7 miles. Trees were uprooted and a branch completely impaled an outside wall of a home. Winds were estimated at 90 mph, with a duration of 5 minutes. No injuries were reported.

Tornado in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 18:54:00 to 05-JUL-16 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOGN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A storm survey revealed a concentrated area of tree damage that was associated with an EF0 tornado from 6 miles east of Dennison, to approximately 8 miles east of Dennison. The path length was 2.6 miles, a width of 25 yards and lasted for approximately 3 minutes. No injuries or structural damage occurred.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 15:15:00 to 05-JUL-16 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EDEN VLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree branch was blown down onto a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 05-JUL-16 17:02:00 to 05-JUL-16 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 6 inch diameter tree was blown down at Rice and Front Street in St. Paul.