A line of severe thunderstorms that developed across South Dakota and Nebraska during the afternoon of Thursday, May 12th, was a classic bow echo that surged north and east across western Minnesota.
Temperatures in the mid to upper 90s along with dew points in the mid to upper 60s created ample instability for thunderstorms to develop ahead of a cold front, once the cap weakened during the evening. Despite fairly muggy dew points, the hot surface temperatures created inverted-V soundings that were primed for damaging wind potential. Thunderstorms came in three waves during the evening, as marginal shear values prohibited any long-lived or well-organized thunderstorms across the area.
Winds were measured by wind sensors at over 100 mph across portions of South Dakota, with a measured wind gust at Madison, Minnesota of 94 mph. There were also numerous measured wind gusts between 60 and 80 mph across west central and southwest Minnesota with embedded surges that produced a few tornadoes. The most concentrated area of damage based on reports of farm equipment, trailers, semis, trees, power lines, and other debris, occurred near the upper Minnesota River Valley, northward to Alexandria and Long Prairie.
Over Stevens County alone, structural damage was considerable as the majority of the damage was to farm outbuildings, sheds and grain bins. There were a few locations in the county where the main inhabited house or home structure did suffer loss of roof and siding and windows but those were more isolated in nature. Many locations had debris tossed a mile northeast from its parent location. Nearly 100% of the damage witnessed in Stevens county was consistent with a straight line wind event, with just one tornado crossing the southeast corner of the county.
Ten tornadoes were confirmed this day, with two in Lac Qui Parle County, including a house in Bellingham that had much of its roof removed.  In northwestern Swift County, a tornado tipped over trailers and various farm equipment was heavily damaged.  Two tornadoes were in Todd County, including one that moved through Clarissa.  Two more were in Morrison County, and one was on the east side of Lake Alexander, where many trees came down on vehicles, sheds, and cabins. A tornado also occurred in Douglas County, on the northwest side of Alexandria, where EF2 damage was noted.  The ninth tornado touched down south of Lowry in Pope County and was caught on video, and the tenth was in northwestern Stearns County, affecting the north side of Sauk Centre, and it was also caught on video.

Tornado in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:50:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: HEWITT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tornado developed in far northwest Todd County and moved into Wadena County (see separate entry from NWS Grand Forks). On the Todd County side of the county line, the tornado hit a farmstead and destroyed two tin sheds, leading to estimated maximum winds in Todd County of 90 mph. The debris was strewn in a narrow path. The tornado also broke or uprooted a number of trees. Damage assessment was aided by photographs (not included here) provided by the Todd County Sheriff's Office.

Tornado in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:09:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado moved across the southeast section of Madison.  A house had its roof removed, a camper was rolled, and three light poles at the baseball field were bent over. One of the poles had the cement support ripped out of the ground. There was also extensive tree damage. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Tornado in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:19:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISBURG
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Damage was convergent, with peak winds estimated near 105 mph. A house received significant damage, with much of its roof removed. Numerous trees were broken.

Tornado in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:50:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: SWIFT FALLS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado broke or uprooted dozens of trees. Tin was peeled off roofs and the sides of outbuildings. Trailers were tipped and various farm equipment heavily damaged. Some large tree branches were blown away rather than being downed next to the trees. Maximum winds were estimated at 75 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHMOND
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Tornado in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:33:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARISSA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hundreds of trees were uprooted or broken. Several outbuildings lost roofs. The damage pattern in this part of Todd County was very complicated, but ground and aerial surveys revealed a tornado moved through part of Clarissa. Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Tornado in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:46:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUSHING
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado broke or uprooted hundreds of trees and partially took the roof off two outbuildings in Cushing. Maximum winds were estimated at 70 mph.

Tornado in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:51:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: CUSHING
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Hundreds of trees were uprooted or snapped as the tornado moved along the east side of Lake Alexander. Many trees came down on vehicles, sheds, and cabins. Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Funnel Cloud in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:37:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLOUD
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported a funnel cloud three miles northwest of Veterans Drive and County Road 120.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:26:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AXN)CHNDLR FLD ALXN
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:01:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 19:01:00 to 12-MAY-22 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 16:58:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CANBY
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In addition to the Canby Airport severe wind gust, two structures had significant damage in Canby. One house had its roof torn off north of Canby, and a church in Canby had its tin roof blown off.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:08:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON ARPT
Magnitude: 82.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:15:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A large machine shed was uplifted and blown away in Hanley Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:33:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:39:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: REDWOOD FALLS ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BDH)WILLMAR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:49:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOKIO
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:10:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AXN)CHNDLR FLD ALXN
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: PAYNESVILLE ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ULM ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AXN)CHNDLR FLD ALXN
Magnitude: 76.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:20:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A large tree was blown down northwest of Watson.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:51:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: GILCHRIST
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A silo and barn were destroyed west-northwest of Swift Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:47:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOKIO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Significant infrastructure was either damaged or destroyed in the city of Chokio. This included power poles and trees snapped at their base. Some of the trees landed on houses.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLMAR
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Numerous trees were blown down or uprooted in the city of Willmar.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:45:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several power poles and trees were either uprooted or blown down in Morris.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A grain silo was destroyed south of Alberta.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:56:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENNOCK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

There were two train cars that were derailed outside of Pennock city limits.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRIAM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was uprooted west of Priam.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:53:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STC)ST CLOUD REGIONAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:45:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE LAKE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in SCOTT, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 19:19:00 to 12-MAY-22 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHAKOPEE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 19:30:00 to 12-MAY-22 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Video showed an old church was blown off its foundation and overturned. Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:31:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A street light was blown over on the SW corner of Hutchinson near School Rd SW and 8th Ave SW.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:42:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: MURDOCK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Social media pictures and video of a dairy farm damaged near Murdock.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OLIVIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Olivia.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANUBE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down in Danube.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:08:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST LEO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Significant wind damage occurred south of Boyd, Minnesota, at the Zion Lutheran Church. The church had its steeple and metal cross torn off. Several large trees were also uprooted or blown down near the church.

Tornado in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:52:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWRY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey revealed about two dozen trees were uprooted or broken. It also destroyed a metal shed. The tornado was filmed on video and posted to social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWRY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Isolated tree damage around Lowry.

Tornado in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:17:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK CENTRE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Video on social media showed a tornado moving across the southern part of Sauk Lake. A damage survey found over a dozen trees uprooted or broken in the northwest wide of Sauk Centre, just east and southeast of the Old Golf Course. After moving across the lake, it knocked down a few more trees and dissipated.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:11:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON
Magnitude: 72.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A metal shed was destroyed and several trees were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:48:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS ARPT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several airport hangers with blown in and some had walls collapsed at the Morris airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 19:00:00 to 12-MAY-22 19:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERZ
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Pierz city garage on the north end of town was severely damaged due to severe straight-line winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:50:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE FALLS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Significant wind damage occurred to city-owned property of the Little Falls Golf Course. There were 53 trees lost to the storm, along with several large branches. There were also several buildings damage to the local Little Falls Community School District. Dozens of trees were also broken or uprooted in the southeast part of town. A damage survey by the NWS was performed and it appeared to have been downburst damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:29:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOTHO
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A metal roof was blown off a barn, which then collapsed.  Siding was ripped off some outbuildings. About one dozen trees were felled. A 2x4 was driven through the fiberglass of a boat and other items were blown around a farm. It was inconclusive whether this was from downburst or a QLCS tornado. Time estimated based on radar and a storm photo from a local resident.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:08:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The roof was blown off a store.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:52:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYRUS
Magnitude: 72.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Two damage surveys were conducted and the cause of damage appeared to be from a downburst. One mile south of Cyrus, a large machine shed was destroyed when wind blew in the door and lifted off the roof. A portion of a roof was removed from a house, and several dozen trees were blown over. Farther south, two sheds were blown over and trees were damaged. In Cyrus, several dozen trees were uprooted, part of a roof was blown off a metal storage building, part of the roof came off a church, and part of the roof was lifted off a manufactured home.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITCHFIELD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county courthouse sustained roof damage. Numerous trees were uprooted around Litchfield. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:51:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARBUCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Isolated tree damage around Starbuck.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:58:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARWELL
Magnitude: 67.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The roof was lifted off a machine shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:02:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOWRY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A machine shed was blown apart, other outbuildings were damaged, some siding was peeled away from a house, and two grain bins were damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:50:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: RENVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several homes had roof damage and a few large trees were uprooted north of Renville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:21:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: GARFIELD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down in Garfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:24:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AXN)CHNDLR FLD ALXN
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:25:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: CARLOS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down in Carlos, with damage to a garage door.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:15:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSAKIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several power poles were tipped sideways and walls were blown out in a large steel shed.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:56:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENNOCK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large portion of a turkey barn sheet metal roof was ripped off and blown up to 100 yards away. The flying debris also damaged nearby homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:56:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENNOCK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large tree was uprooted east of Pennock.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:56:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: (BDH)WILLMAR MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several large trees were uprooted near the Willmar airport. Some of the trees were snapped at the base along with a destroyed shed. A grain bin was also damaged near the airport. Some sheds in the city of Willmar were also damaged.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOKIO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Power lines were blown down west of Chokio.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:37:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several tree branches and power lines blown down northwest of Glencoe.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 19:01:00 to 12-MAY-22 19:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large tree branches were blown down around St. Cloud.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large trees were blown down near Morris.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:45:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several large trees were blown across Highway 9 near Benson.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:34:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

An empty grain bin was lofted and blown about 300 feet into a field. Several trees were uprooted or broken. Shingles were removed from a house. A brand new and large metal building system was completely ripped off its foundation and destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:45:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLARA CITY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

More sporadic damage to trees and sheds northwest of Raymond.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:23:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTEVIDEO
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was a concentrated area of wind damage from the southeast portion of Montevideo, then northeast for a few miles over rural western Chippewa County. Several trees, sheds and barns were damaged, including major damage to an apartment garage in the City of Montevideo.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:26:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOTHO
Magnitude: 74.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A shed and old barn collapsed. Several dozen trees were also broken. Damage was most likely due to a downburst per the NWS survey. Time was estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:32:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLUEK
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

There was sporadic tree and shed damage to farms north of Gluek and into Louriston Township.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:59:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOMKEST
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A grain bin blew over and landed on a man who was about to enter a vehicle. This resulted in a fatality.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:45:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST STEPHEN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Power lines were blown down south of Rice.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 19:32:00 to 12-MAY-22 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUXEMBURG
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A measured wind gust from a trained spotter.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were uprooted northeast of Morris.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:40:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARTELL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There were multiple large trees uprooted around Sartell High School.

Tornado in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:12:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALEXANDRIA
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A fast moving tornado (storms were moving northeast at 70 mph) touched down near Donna Drive and West Meadow Lane on the northwest edge of Alexandria, then tracked across Lake Darling before hitting land again along County Road 11. Numerous houses were hit on the south side of Lake Darling. After crossing Lake Darling, the tornado damage was mostly to trees, with less damage directly to houses, as the tornado was becoming weaker in this area. It dissipated on land shortly after moving across a small part of the southwest portion of Lake Carlos.  Maximum winds were estimated at 110 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down and a steel building was damaged near the intersection of 40th Street and Highway 29 south of Benson. Dozens of downed trees were scattered across Benson.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBERTA
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

A large storage shed was destroyed near Alberta along with a few large trees blown down. An outbuilding was blown about 100 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:11:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON
Magnitude: 78.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Roof covering was partially removed from a house, part of the the top of a grain bin was blown away, dozens of trees were broken, and part of a large metal shed lost its roof and walls.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:11:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 87.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous machine sheds and other buildings were destroyed or sustained major damage. The survey team noted a definite divergent pattern, indicating downburst. The greatest damage was several miles southeast of Louisburg, where a machine shed was obliterated, resulting in the 100 mph (87 knot) wind estimate.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:18:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BELLINGHAM
Magnitude: 83.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Multiple machine sheds were destroyed, and a large warehouse building in Louisburg lost much of its roof. Large grain bins at the Bellingham elevator were badly damaged, with two being blown off their foundations. Numerous trees were broken or uprooted.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 18:05:00 to 12-MAY-22 18:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: GEORGEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 17:22:00 to 12-MAY-22 17:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANITE FALLS
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The local emergency manager for Chippewa County reported a swath of sporadic tree, shed and roof damage from farms around Granite Falls, north-northeast to the west side of Clara City.