A complex of storms moved across southeast Minnesota during the afternoon of June 16th. These storms produced large hail and damaging wind.  Several reports of golf ball sized hail were received from the southeast side of Rochester east to Chester (Olmsted County), near Pilot Mound (Fillmore County) and north of Spring Valley (Fillmore County). Trees were blown down in and around Lanesboro (Fillmore County).

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 15:50:00 to 16-JUN-17 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to quarter sized hail was reported on the southeast side of Rochester.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 15:59:00 to 16-JUN-17 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Walnut sized hail was reported just outside of Chester.

Hail in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 16:07:00 to 16-JUN-17 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASHINGTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golfball sized hail fell north of Spring Valley near the Olmsted County line.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 15:57:00 to 16-JUN-17 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported west of Chester.

Thunderstorm Wind in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 16:56:00 to 16-JUN-17 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANESBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down or damaged in Lanesboro, including at the golf course. One of the downed trees fell across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 17:00:00 to 16-JUN-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGHLAND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous trees were blown down along County Highway 23 near Highland.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 17:02:00 to 16-JUN-17 17:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINONA
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in Winona.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 17:48:00 to 16-JUN-17 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOKAH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down north of Hokah along County Road 21.

Hail in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 16:24:00 to 16-JUN-17 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: PILOT MOUND
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball sized hail fell near Pilot Mound that damage some crops.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 15:58:00 to 16-JUN-17 15:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Between quarter and golfball sized hail was reported east of Rochester.

Thunderstorm Wind in MOWER, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 16:15:00 to 16-JUN-17 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUSTIN ACRES
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was snapped off at the base at Marcusen Park in Austin.

Hail in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 16:02:00 to 16-JUN-17 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: FILLMORE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Walnut sized hail was reported northwest of Wykoff.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 16:00:00 to 16-JUN-17 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHESTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 310.00K
Crop damage: 24.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball sized hail was reported in Chester.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 16-JUN-17 15:56:00 to 16-JUN-17 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 3.00K
Reported by: Public

Golfball sized hail was reported on the southeast side of Rochester.