During the late afternoon, and early evening of Thursday, June 23rd, a small complex of storms developed in central Minnesota. These storms were developing along an 850mb confluent boundary with an above normal plume of PWATs of 1.25. Due to a high freezing level, a sounding profile suggesting efficient warm-rain processes dominated.  With back-building storms across central Minnesota, rainfall amounts were excessive. Some areas received up to 7 inches of rainfall before rates diminished during the pre-dawn hours. The worst areas were across Todd, Morrison, Stearns and Benton Counties where a band of 3 to 6 inches fell before 4 am. In addition to the heavy rainfall, and flash flooding, the initial hazard was isolated large hail.

Flash Flood in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 20:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.53M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Nearly 30 homes were evacuated in the town of Randall due to flood waters spilling over the banks of the Little Elk River. Numerous roads and bridges were also damaged. The heaviest rainfall occurred before 4 am, but flood waters developed during the morning. Damage totals were provided by Morrison County Emergency Management.

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUN-22 00:36:00 to 24-JUN-22 00:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUN-22 00:30:00 to 24-JUN-22 00:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy Rain in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARTELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total from overnight thunderstorms 4.09 inches.

Flash Flood in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 21:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLOUD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several cars were stranded in flooded roadways throughout the St. Cloud area.

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUN-22 01:30:00 to 24-JUN-22 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK RAPIDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:25:00 to 23-JUN-22 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOTLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 21:31:00 to 23-JUN-22 21:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERZ
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy Rain in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE FALLS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Storm total from overnight thunderstorms 4.00 inches.

Heavy Rain in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST STEPHEN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total from overnight thunderstorms 5.93 inches.

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUN-22 01:30:00 to 24-JUN-22 01:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK RAPIDS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy Rain in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARTELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total from overnight thunderstorms 7.11 inches.

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 16:21:00 to 23-JUN-22 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LINCOLN
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Heavy Rain in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATAB
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total from overnight thunderstorms 3.81 inches.

Heavy Rain in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARTELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total from overnight thunderstorms 5.50 inches.

Heavy Rain in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 06:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARTELL
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total from overnight thunderstorms 4.86 inches.

Heavy Rain in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total from overnight thunderstorms 4.20 inches.

Heavy Rain in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Storm total from overnight thunderstorms 4.61 inches.

Heavy Rain in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 23-JUN-22 18:00:00 to 24-JUN-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLOUD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Storm total from overnight thunderstorms 4.44 inches.