Several complexes of thunderstorms developed during the afternoon of Thursday, May 24th, and produced several reports of down trees, power lines, and a few large hail stones. Four areas had the most damage, one was in the west side of the Twin Cities, and another near the downtown area. Another area was from Faribault, northeast to Cannon Falls. One other area was south and east of Alexandria. All of the activity quickly died off once the sun set. There were several wind sensors that measured wind gusts between 50 to 55 mph, or just below severe wind limits in the western part of the Twin Cities Metro area.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 18:12:00 to 24-MAY-18 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were reported blown down west of Osseo.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 18:25:00 to 24-MAY-18 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYRUS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large pole shed was damaged near Lake Emily, east of Hancock.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 18:30:00 to 24-MAY-18 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHFIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large tree limbs were blown down near 40th Street and Nicollet, in South Minneapolis.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 18:10:00 to 24-MAY-18 18:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNSVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Several uprooted trees and six power poles were blown down on the north side of Highway 13, along Washburn Ave. This is near the Burnsville Waste Management site.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 18:58:00 to 24-MAY-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARIBAULT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few trees and power lines were blown down near Faribault.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 18:56:00 to 24-MAY-18 18:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARIBAULT ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few trees were blown down in the township of Wells, near the Faribault airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 19:00:00 to 24-MAY-18 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAHTOMEDI
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and power lines were blown down near Mahtomedi, on the east side of White Bear Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 19:50:00 to 24-MAY-18 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNISON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A roof was blown off a shed on the north side of Dennison.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 20:00:00 to 24-MAY-18 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAKIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A power line was blown down near Osakis.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 20:05:00 to 24-MAY-18 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANNON FALLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down in Cannon Falls.

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 18:00:00 to 24-MAY-18 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 25-MAY-18 02:48:00 to 25-MAY-18 02:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIOR LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 19:35:00 to 24-MAY-18 19:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD ARPT
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 18:38:00 to 24-MAY-18 18:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: MSP INTL ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 17:35:00 to 24-MAY-18 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 17:35:00 to 24-MAY-18 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW GERMANY
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A Minnesota Department of Transportation wind sensor reported a wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 18:09:00 to 24-MAY-18 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVAGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A localized downburst along the Scott, Dakota county line resulted in a few trees that were blown down.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 18:44:00 to 24-MAY-18 18:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 19:30:00 to 24-MAY-18 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: VILLARD
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 15:05:00 to 24-MAY-18 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown down near Renville, Minnesota.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 17:05:00 to 24-MAY-18 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROWNTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees and power lines were blown down around Glencoe, Minnesota. There were also reports of sporadic damage to trees and power lines around Brownton, Biscay and Lester Prairie.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 17:30:00 to 24-MAY-18 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Power lines were blown down in the Norwood, Young America area.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 17:50:00 to 24-MAY-18 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WACONIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Power lines were blown down in Waconia.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 24-MAY-18 17:50:00 to 24-MAY-18 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A roof was blown off a barn west of Watertown. In addition, several trees and power lines were blown down in Watertown. One power pole was blown down on a car and damaged it.