Several clusters of thunderstorms developed during the afternoon of Monday, July 15th in central Minnesota. A few storms also developed ahead of the storms in central Minnesota, and became severe west of the Twin Cities. Hail stones as large as 2 inches in diameter were reported around Delano, and the western suburbs of the Twin Cities. By the late afternoon, and into the evening, these storms become more wind producers. Several of the storms produced severe downburst wind gusts and caused damage to several trees throughout the Twin Cities metro area. An EF0 tornado also formed on the southern flank of the storms, east of Belle Plaine, and caused significant damage to a farm.
In addition to the wind damage and hail, these storms were heavy rainfall producers. As the storms merged and trained over the same areas, rainfall amounts in excess of 3 to 4 inches occurred in portions of Hennepin County of the Twin Cities.
Other areas in the Twin Cities also had excessive rainfall with numerous reports of 1 to 3 inches of rainfall in a short period of time. Flooding were observed in the typical low spots where runoff was too much to handle.

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 15:30:00 to 15-JUL-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZIMMERMAN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 15:32:00 to 15-JUL-19 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTICELLO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:15:00 to 15-JUL-19 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 15:45:00 to 15-JUL-19 15:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZIMMERMAN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 15:46:00 to 15-JUL-19 15:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 15:48:00 to 15-JUL-19 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZIMMERMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 15:53:00 to 15-JUL-19 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 15:55:00 to 15-JUL-19 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:17:00 to 15-JUL-19 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE GROVE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:45:00 to 15-JUL-19 16:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHASKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:52:00 to 15-JUL-19 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: VICTORIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:24:00 to 15-JUL-19 16:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:28:00 to 15-JUL-19 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 14:52:00 to 15-JUL-19 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SILVER CREEK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:00:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHASKA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 15:11:00 to 15-JUL-19 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMP RIPLEY JCT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 15:15:00 to 15-JUL-19 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLOS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few large tree branches were blown down near Carlos.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:05:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down by Como Park, near Hamline Avenue, and Nebraska.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:05:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAKOPEE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down in Shakopee.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:53:00 to 15-JUL-19 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: HASTY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:25:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH ST PAUL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell between two houses in North St. Paul.

Flash Flood in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:05:00 to 15-JUL-19 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BROOKLYN CENTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Areas near, and surrounding the Crystal Shopping Center, and the 5700 Block of Broadway, were closed to to high water. Also, the 5600 Block of Corvallis Avenue was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:00:00 to 15-JUL-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROBBINSDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Local officials closed 42nd Avenue in New Hope due to flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:20:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAVAGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near Highway 13 in Savage.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:20:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIOR LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near County Road 21 & 18.

Hail in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 18:08:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: LYDIA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 18:04:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST BENEDICT
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey indicated a tornado touchdown southeast of Belle Plaine, and tracked a quarter of a mile to the northeast. It damaged a farm and uprooted several large trees. Maximum winds were estimated at 80 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:14:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST PAUL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 14 inch diameter tree branch was blown down, blocking Lexington Parkway.

Heavy Rain in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:30:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A local observer measured 3.20 inches of rainfall near Lakeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:15:00 to 15-JUL-19 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANOKA
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down between Anoka, Coon Rapids, Andover and Blaine. In addition to the trees, several power lines and street signs were damaged. There were also reports of minor tree damage around Lino Lakes, Fridley, Oak Grove and Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:58:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLE PLAINE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A NWS Storm Survey indicated straight-line wind damage to a farmstead and a few large trees uprooted.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDINA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A local mesonet site measured 3.55 inches of rainfall in Medina.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:15:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STP)ST PAUL DOWNTOWN AIRPORT HOLMAN FIELD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree was uprooted on Harriet Island.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A local observer measured 4.00 inches of rainfall east of Plymouth.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A local observer measured 3.45 inches of rainfall south of Plymouth.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLYMOUTH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A local observer measured 3.85 inches of rainfall north of Plymouth.

Hail in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 15:55:00 to 15-JUL-19 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKFORD
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were multiple reports of large hail, some up to 2 inches in diameter, on the northeast side of Delano, at Lake Rebecca.

Flash Flood in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 18:30:00 to 15-JUL-19 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLYING CLOUD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Local officials closed Preserve Blvd, and Anderson Lakes Parkway due to flooding.

Flash Flood in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:30:00 to 15-JUL-19 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Local officials closed parts of Hemlock Lane in Maple Grove due to flooding.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A local observer measured 3.78 inches of rainfall near Hamel.

Heavy Rain in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 16:00:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMEL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

A local observer measured 5.16 inches of rainfall north of Hamel.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:15:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAKOPEE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A light pole was blown down near Highway 101.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 18:35:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE BEAR LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large tree branches were blown down north of White Bear Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 18:15:00 to 15-JUL-19 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees were snapped in Lakeville.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:22:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIOR LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near Highway 169, and County Road 21.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASHINGTON, MINNESOTA
From 15-JUL-19 17:50:00 to 15-JUL-19 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELLWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down in Dellwood, off of White Bear Lake.