By mid afternoon of July 8th, temperatures across eastern North Dakota and the northwest quarter of Minnesota had risen into the mid to upper 80s with dew points in the mid 60s to low 70s. A stationary boundary set up from west of Bismarck to near Rolla, North Dakota. Thunderstorms initially fired along this boundary, but as the evening wore on, the storms merged into lines, which tracked to the east-southeast, eventually into northwest and west central Minnesota. These storms mainly produced strong winds, but heavy rain was also reported in many areas. The Fargo-Moorhead area picked up quite a bit of rain in a short period of time, which resulted in flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARSHALL, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 19:00:00 to 08-JUL-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WARREN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

One nine inch diameter tree and several large branches were blown down in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 19:25:00 to 08-JUL-19 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: EUCLID
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Metal roofing was torn off a machine shed near Euclid.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 19:45:00 to 08-JUL-19 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROOKSTON
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large tree branches were blown down across the northern part of town.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 19:53:00 to 08-JUL-19 19:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERTILE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few large tree branches were blown down across town.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 20:25:00 to 08-JUL-19 20:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GONVICK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Several large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 20:32:00 to 08-JUL-19 20:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSSTON MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: ASOS

The wind gust was measured at the Fosston airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 20:33:00 to 08-JUL-19 20:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FASSTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Numerous large tree branches were blown down around town. One tree branch pierced the siding and inside wall of a house and another home had a window blown in.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 21:10:00 to 08-JUL-19 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOLWAY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Several trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 21:08:00 to 08-JUL-19 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMSTOCK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few large branches were knocked down at a farmstead.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 21:28:00 to 08-JUL-19 21:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRCHMONT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A personal weather station was blown over and several large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 21:40:00 to 08-JUL-19 21:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZERKEL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 21:45:00 to 08-JUL-19 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRCHMONT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Several large trees were blown down. A long storage garage complex that was under construction was collapsed by the wind.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 21:51:00 to 08-JUL-19 22:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARNESVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: Public

The wind gusts were measured by a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 22:00:00 to 08-JUL-19 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAVINIA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down on the northeast shore of Lake Bemidji.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 22:20:00 to 08-JUL-19 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROTHSAY
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

The wind gust was measured by a MNDOT RWIS sensor along Interstate 94.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 22:25:00 to 08-JUL-19 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROTHSAY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: COOP Observer

Large trees were blown over into the street.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 22:35:00 to 08-JUL-19 22:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELICAN RAPIDS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Three trees were blown down at one lot in town.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 22:53:00 to 08-JUL-19 22:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTTERTAIL
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A gazebo was blown over and a few shingles were blown off the roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 22:54:00 to 08-JUL-19 22:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERGAS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Mesonet

Large branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 23:10:00 to 08-JUL-19 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLE LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A pine tree was snapped and numerous large branches were blown down around town.

Flash Flood in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 23:30:00 to 09-JUL-19 02:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOORHEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Two to four inches of rain quickly flooded low lying areas around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in ROSEAU, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 17:25:00 to 08-JUL-19 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MALUNG
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large branches were blown down in a tree claim.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 18:35:00 to 08-JUL-19 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAST GRAND FORKS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Six inch diameter trees and branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, MINNESOTA
From 08-JUL-19 18:52:00 to 08-JUL-19 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: TABOR
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Roofing material was blown off a garage and a few large trees were blown down.