Two rounds of severe thunderstorms moved across southeast Minnesota during the late afternoon and early evening of June 4th. The first round of storms produced large hail across Dodge County, with hail ranging from 1 inch up to 2.75 inches. These storms merged with other storms that moved in from south-central Minnesota and went on to produce a tornado in Rochester (Olmsted County) with wind damage across portions of Wabasha, Olmsted, Fillmore and Houston Counties. A 70 mph wind gust was estimated by spotters near Chatfield (Fillmore County) and trees were blown down in Kellogg (Wabasha County) and near Mound Prairie (Houston County). Around 2,000 customers lost power in Rochester following the passage of the storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:56:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOUGLAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 60 mph wind gust occurred south of Oronoco.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:55:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

An estimated 60 mph wind gust occurred in the Apache Mall area in Rochester. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the southwest part of the city. At one point, up to 2,000 customers were without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:59:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RST)ROCHESTER MUNI
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The automated weather observing equipment at the Rochester airport measured a wind gust of 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 17:01:00 to 04-JUN-19 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RST)ROCHESTER MUNI
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The automated weather observing equipment at the Rochester airport measured a wind gust of 64 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 17:27:00 to 04-JUN-19 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHATFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 70 mph wind gust occurred west of Chatfield.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:19:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MANTORVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Quarter sized hail was reported east of Mantorville.

Thunderstorm Wind in FILLMORE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 17:47:00 to 04-JUN-19 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREENLEAFTON
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A 58 mph wind gust was measured just south of Greenleafton.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 17:15:00 to 04-JUN-19 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLOGG
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down in Kellogg.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOUSTON, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 18:27:00 to 04-JUN-19 18:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUND PRAIRIE
Magnitude: 30.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down along State Highway 16 between Hokah and Houston.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 17:39:00 to 04-JUN-19 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALTURA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down east of Altura.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINONA, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 17:43:00 to 04-JUN-19 17:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CHARLES
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Wind gusts were estimated at 59 mph along Interstate 90 southeast of St.Charles.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 15:30:00 to 04-JUN-19 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CENTER
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 15:55:00 to 04-JUN-19 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CENTER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Public

Two inch diameter hail was reported in Dodge Center.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 15:56:00 to 04-JUN-19 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CENTER ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported just west of Dodge Center.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:00:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: KASSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to quarter sized hail was reported just south of Kasson.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:02:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CENTER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Public

Two inch diameter hail was reported in Dodge Center.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:04:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: KASSON
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Baseball sized hail fell in Kasson. The hail broke several vehicle windows and damaged the siding on houses.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:01:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CENTER
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Tennis ball sized hail was reported in Dodge Center.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:07:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: KASSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail was reported in Kasson.

Hail in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:15:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BYRON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:16:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: KASSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Half dollar sized hail was reported just east of Kasson.

Hail in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:13:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: KASSON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail was reported in Kasson.

Thunderstorm Wind in DODGE, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:35:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: DODGE CENTER
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The automated weather observing equipment at the Dodge Center airport recorded a wind gust of 69 mph.

Tornado in OLMSTED, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:48:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCHESTER
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A short-lived tornado moved through the southwest portions of Rochester. The roof of one home was partially removed and numerous trees were damaged along the path of the tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in WABASHA, MINNESOTA
From 04-JUN-19 16:47:00 to 04-JUN-19 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: OAK CENTER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A fifteen inch diameter tree was snapped north of Zumbro Falls.