A line of thunderstorms developed late Tuesday morning across southwest Minnesota and quickly moved eastward over southern Minnesota, and into west central Wisconsin by mid afternoon. One severe storm became severe near Waldorf and caused sporadic wind damage across rural Waseca County.
Another strong storm became severe east of Mankato as strong wind shear and ample elevated instability produced large hail near Cannon Falls. There were numerous reports of small hail from northeast of Mankato, through Faribault and the Red Wing area. The largest hail stone fell near Northfield and was measured at 1.50 inches in diameter.
There was also significant damage to areas southwest, south and southeast of the city of Faribault.  Damage included numerous trees down, power lines down, power line poles sheared off, trees on power lines, roofs partially off houses, some sheds, pole barns destroyed and pieces blown over long distances.  In addition to the wind damage, straight-line winds caused 9 semi trucks to be blown over on I-35, just south of Faribault.

Thunderstorm Wind in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 12-APR-22 13:07:00 to 12-APR-22 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WANGS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was isolated wind damage reported 8 miles north of Kenyon, along Highway 56, where a few trees were blown down.

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 12-APR-22 12:49:00 to 12-APR-22 12:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARIBAULT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 12-APR-22 13:40:00 to 12-APR-22 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RED WING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 12-APR-22 13:30:00 to 12-APR-22 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WELCH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 12-APR-22 13:00:00 to 12-APR-22 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHFIELD
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A swath of large hail, up to 1.25 inches in diameter, fell in far southern Dakota County between Northfield and Randolph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 12-APR-22 12:25:00 to 12-APR-22 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: OTISCO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Half of the shingles were blown off a house.

Hail in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 12-APR-22 12:50:00 to 12-APR-22 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUNDAS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

There was a swath of large hail, up to ping pong size, that fell from near Dundas, northeast across the city of Northfield, and to the Dakota, Rice County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in WASECA, MINNESOTA
From 12-APR-22 12:20:00 to 12-APR-22 12:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WALDORF
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Reports of sporadic wind damage occurred from near the Waldorf area, northeast to rural areas of Janesville, hitting a few outbuildings. One broken power pole was reported north of Waseca.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 12-APR-22 13:03:00 to 12-APR-22 13:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi truck was blown off the road north of Randolph.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICE, MINNESOTA
From 12-APR-22 12:43:00 to 12-APR-22 12:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRISTOWN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was significant wind damage from a downburst that expanded in width as it traveled northeast. By the time it stopped producing damage, it was 8 wide on either side of Nerstrand.  The damage began east-southeast of Morristown (near the Rice, Waseca, and Steele County line), moved across the south side of Faribault, and northeast to near the Nerstrand Big Woods State Park and then Nerstrand. The damage path became more isolated as it exited eastern Rice county.
Numerous trees, power lines, roofs, and pole barns were damaged along this path. In addition, nine semi trucks were blown over on I-35 south of Faribault due to straight-line winds.  Just over $1 Million dollars in damages were to public infrastructure, with remaining damages to houses, farms, and vehicles.