Storms fired ahead of a cold front in a very moist and unstable environment. Storms marched east overnight and featured strong winds, frequent lighting and torrential rainfall that led to flash flooding.

Flash Flood in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 00:45:00 to 12-JUL-18 03:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Beatty Road was washed out near Flint Creek.

Flash Flood in AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 01:11:00 to 12-JUL-18 03:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILL CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water covered the road at the intersection of State Highway 200 and U.S. Highway 169 in Hill City.

Flash Flood in CASS, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 01:30:00 to 12-JUL-18 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE RIVER MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A road washout was reported on 32nd Street Southwest near Hoblin Creek.

Flash Flood in CROW WING, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 01:45:00 to 12-JUL-18 04:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (P39)PEQUOT LAKES
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several streets were under water in Pequot Lakes.

Flash Flood in AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 02:30:00 to 12-JUL-18 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: AITKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water was reported flowing into the first floor of an elderly care facility.

Flash Flood in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 05:48:00 to 12-JUL-18 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRIETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over County Road 11 near County Road 13.

Flash Flood in AITKIN, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 07:30:00 to 12-JUL-18 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC GRATH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over multiple roads from Hill City to McGrath. A few side roads were completely washed out. One of the more significant roads that had water over it was State Highway 18 in southern Aitkin County.

Flash Flood in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 09:17:00 to 12-JUL-18 11:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: HENRIETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous homes were flooded within the Henriette city limits. Many roads were under water in the Henriette and Brook Park areas.

Flash Flood in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 09:24:00 to 12-JUL-18 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCK CREEK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water was over multiple roads in the Rock Creek area.

Lightning in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 04:26:00 to 12-JUL-18 04:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DULUTH HGTS
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A church in the Piedmont neighborhood of Duluth was struck by lightning. The lightning  started a fire in the cupola. The church's roof was damaged while damage inside was due to smoke and water.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-18 23:01:00 to 11-JUL-18 23:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: FEDERAL DAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down in Gould Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-18 23:19:00 to 11-JUL-18 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALKER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees and power lines were  blown down in Shingobee Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-18 23:55:00 to 11-JUL-18 23:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: REMER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down onto a cabin and a car at the Balsam Bay Resort.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 11-JUL-18 23:59:00 to 12-JUL-18 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLERAINE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A tree was knocked down onto County Road 440.

Thunderstorm Wind in CASS, MINNESOTA
From 12-JUL-18 01:06:00 to 12-JUL-18 01:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILDRED
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

County Road 25 was blocked by a blown down tree.