Storms intensified during the mid afternoon hours, as temperatures climbed into the mid to upper 80s with dew points in the 70s. These storms continued through the early evening hours, producing large hail, damaging wind gusts, and very heavy rain. Clusters of storms tracked through the Wahpeton-Breckenridge and the Fergus Falls areas. These storms moved fairly slowly, which resulted in the heavy rain.

Hail in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 14:24:00 to 14-JUL-19 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAPORTE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

A few large hail fell with strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 14:45:00 to 14-JUL-19 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENEDICT
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three spruce trees were snapped about 20 feet above the ground.

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 15:15:00 to 14-JUL-19 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWO INLETS
Magnitude: 75.00 EG
Reported by: Public

At least 20 trees were blown down, shingles were blown off a house, and a lean-to was damaged.

Hail in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 15:17:00 to 14-JUL-19 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAMARAC REFUGE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Hail in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 15:20:00 to 14-JUL-19 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLISLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Post Office

Large hail and very heavy rain were reported.

Flash Flood in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:24:00 to 14-JUL-19 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERGUS FALLS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Three to five inches of rain fell over the Fergus Falls area. Several cars were stuck in the high water that pooled in low spots.

Hail in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:27:00 to 14-JUL-19 16:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAWLEY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:38:00 to 14-JUL-19 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE PARK
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:44:00 to 14-JUL-19 16:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PHELPS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

A few large tree branches were blown down.

Hail in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:50:00 to 14-JUL-19 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUDUBON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:54:00 to 14-JUL-19 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: AUDUBON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Dime to quarter sized hail fell.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 17:14:00 to 14-JUL-19 17:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLE LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large tree branches were blown down around town.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 15:40:00 to 14-JUL-19 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROTHSAY
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

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

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 15:43:00 to 14-JUL-19 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK RAPIDS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large tree branches were blown down near Long Lake.

Funnel Cloud in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:11:00 to 14-JUL-19 16:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERGUS FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:15:00 to 14-JUL-19 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:20:00 to 14-JUL-19 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERGUS FALLS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Tree limbs and power lines were blown down in Fergus Falls. Rotation was also reported with the storm.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:12:00 to 14-JUL-19 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRECKENRIDGE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Social Media

Trees were blown down at the Bois de Sioux golf course.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 16:20:00 to 14-JUL-19 16:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERGUS FALLS
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Funnel Cloud in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 14-JUL-19 15:35:00 to 14-JUL-19 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK RAPIDS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A persistent wall cloud with an intermittent funnel were reported.