A strong synoptic cyclone swinging into the Northern Plains set the stage for a late Spring severe weather outbreak on May 30th. Discrete and semi-discrete supercells developed during the afternoon ahead of an arcing cold front and a nearby surface low. These storms quickly traveled northeast while gradually growing upscale into bowing line segments as storms merged together and new cells formed. During this time, hail and tornadoes occurred; the strongest being an EF2 through Forada, MN. The bowing line segments became dominant and a wind event unfolded.
Strong and broad synoptic lift, little capping, and questionable mid-level shear likely allowed for upscale growth. This caused storm interactions and competing updrafts which may have limited mesocyclone longevity and strength. While property was damaged, no lives were lost on the last day of a holiday weekend when many people were outdoors camping or doing other recreational activities.

Tornado in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:20:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed in far northern Todd County and hit two farmsteads before exiting into Wadena County (see corresponding entry from NWS Grand Forks). At the first farmstead, a garage door was blown in and part of the garage roof came off. Maximum winds for the Todd County portion were estimated to be 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:38:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAPLE LAKE MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several pine trees were uprooted between Maple Lake and Monticello.

Hail in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:15:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARBUCK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in WATONWAN, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:35:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JAMES
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in St. James, including some that landed on homes and damaged them.

Tornado in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:29:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORADA
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado entered Douglas County from Pope County, just east of Lake Reno. It immediately demolished a garage and broke many hundreds of trees before hitting an area of homes along the east side of Maple Lake in the city of Forada. Dozens of homes had roofs torn off, garages and sheds destroyed. It threw a car several hundred feet. The tornado tore part of the roof off from the fire station. It continued beyond Forada and hit numerous farmsteads before hitting the west side of the city of Nelson, where a farm lost most outbuildings and a home lost its roof. The tornado continued moving northeast, hitting more farms, before dissipating several miles east of Carlos. Maximum winds were estimated to be 120 mph.

Hail in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:27:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINSTED
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Hail in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:20:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES CITY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:01:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: NOWTHEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:58:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTHROP
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:30:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVERLY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down in Waverly.

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZIMMERMAN
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:55:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few trees and power lines were blown down in Elk River.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ZIMMERMAN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down south of Zimmerman.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:07:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEXINGTON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was uprooted near Lexington.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:56:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTHROP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Shed, barn and tree damage was noted on a social media posted in the city of Winthrop.

Thunderstorm Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:06:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW AUBURN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were uprooted or snapped in New Auburn.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:37:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Hail in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:50:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:45:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tree damage was noted near Holloway. Although winds were estimated at 60 mph, the Benson airport which is 10 miles east of this site had a measured wind gust of 54 mph at 6:56 PM CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:17:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:54:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:33:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: CERRO GORDO
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several grain bins and sheds were badly damaged. Numerous trees were broken. Shingles were removed from a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:14:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: OXLIP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Several dozen trees were blown down or uprooted on the northwest side of Long Lake and northeast of Lake Francis.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:25:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:10:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRADFORD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches were blown down in Bradford.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:26:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAHAM
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees blew down near Braham, including damage to an outbuilding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:03:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHAMPLIN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A tree blew down near Anoka.

Thunderstorm Wind in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:05:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: SANBORN
Magnitude: 59.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:36:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: MINNEAPOLIS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree fell on a house in Minneapolis.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:47:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ULM
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: COON RAPIDS
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:20:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CRYSTAL ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:40:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUXEMBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:40:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUXEMBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SIBLEY, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:58:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINTHROP
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The local emergency manage indicated that numerous trees were blown down or uprooted between Winthrop and Gaylord.

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:19:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRINGVALE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Wind damage to trees was noted on a social media video in Springvale Township, which is northwest of Cambridge.

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:14:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: OXLIP
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:05:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BENSON
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:46:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Hail in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 13:05:00 to 30-MAY-22 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONNELLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:06:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK RIVER
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:16:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CAMBRIDGE
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

In addition to a trained spotter measured wind speed of 63 MPH east of Cambridge, several large trees were blown over at the Pine Village Mobile Home Park in Cambridge.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:26:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: WATERTOWN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and power lines were downed, with one partially blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:28:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large branches were downed, some of which were partially blocking a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:21:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several tops of pine trees were snapped off near Boyd.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:23:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large pine tree was blown down northeast of Boyd.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:44:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST MICHAEL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few large tree limbs were blown down near St. Michael.

Tornado in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:40:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: DANVERS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed about 5 miles southwest of Danvers and tracked north until an outflow boundary caught up with it, then the tornado tracked northeast to 7 miles northwest of Clontarf.  It originated in Swift County, then moved through the southeast corner of Stevens County, then into Pope County, where it dissipated. Several wooden poles with electrical transmission lines were snapped. Irrigation systems were overturned, trees were damaged, and some structural damage to homes and farm outbuildings also resulted. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:10:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINSBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large tree limbs, and power lines were blown down, including a piece of sheet metal on power lines.

Tornado in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:56:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANCOCK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed in Swift County, about 5 miles southwest of Danvers and tracked north until an outflow boundary caught up with it, then the tornado tracked northeast to 7 miles northwest of Clontarf. It moved through the southeast corner of Stevens County, then into Pope County, where it dissipated. Several wooden poles with electrical transmission lines were snapped. Irrigation systems were overturned, trees were damaged, and some structural damage to homes and farm outbuildings also resulted. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:20:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: DASSEL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large shed was damaged, including a tree that blew down on a vehicle south of Dassel.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:38:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A survey team viewed the damage in Appleton but was unable to determine whether it was due to a downburst or tornado. Several dozen trees were broken.

Tornado in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:40:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed about 3 miles north-northwest of Milan in Chippewa County and then moved into Swift County where it uprooted a number of trees and significantly damaged farm outbuildings. Maximum winds for the Swift County portion were estimated at 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:24:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKATO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down around Cokato.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:26:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOWARD LAKE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down around Howard Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:43:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ULM
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees and power lines blew down, some landed on homes and damaged their roofs around New Ulm.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:55:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHOKIO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down north of Chokio.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:00:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONNELLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large spruce tree was blown down near Donnelly.

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:23:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW GERMANY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Several trees and large branches were downed, including some on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:57:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A farm shed was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:43:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 72.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A damage survey team viewed damage north of Buffalo but it was inconclusive whether the damage was due to a downburst or tornado. Several trees were uprooted or broken, a garage door was dented in, shingles were partially removed from a house, and an irrigation pivot was tipped over.

Tornado in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:49:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado hit several farms.  It broke some windows, knocked down or broke dozens of trees, tore tin off several sheds, and caused major damage to barns.  Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:25:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SLEEPY EYE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down near Sleepy Eye.

Thunderstorm Wind in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:08:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUTCHINSON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree branches were blown down around Hutchinson.

Thunderstorm Wind in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:38:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FAIRFAX
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Fairfax.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:29:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANITE FALLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down around the city of Granite Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:28:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEGDAHL
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees and power lines were blown down near Wegdahl.

Tornado in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:59:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYRUS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado developed in Swift County, about 5 miles southwest of Danvers, and tracked north until an outflow boundary caught up with it, then the tornado tracked northeast to 7 miles northwest of Clontarf. It then moved through the southeast corner of Stevens County and into Pope County, where it dissipated. Several wooden poles with electrical transmission lines were snapped. Irrigation systems were overturned, trees were damaged, and some structural damage to homes and farm outbuildings also resulted. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph.

Tornado in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:13:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARBUCK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado developed about 4 miles west of Starbuck and tracked northeast. A small outbuilding was completely destroyed and debris was spread north northwest. A truck and trailer were overturned on Highway 28. Maximum winds were estimated at 90 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:25:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: DAWSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Severe winds destroyed a machine shop north of Dawson.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:31:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONTROSE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Storm Chaser

Numerous trees were blown down northeast of Montrose.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:25:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANLEY FALLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

There were parts of a grain bin that blew across railroad tracks near Hanley Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:27:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL RUN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A transmission line was blown down south of Hazel Run.

Tornado in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:04:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: CYRUS
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Tornado spun up just west of Lake Emily and tracked northeast. Some trees were snapped and farm outbuildings were damaged. Maximum winds were estimated at 95 mph. This tornado was filmed on video.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:30:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DELANO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down near Delano.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:56:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: MORRIS ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Utilities reported a loss of $30,000 due to downed power poles.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:52:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: BECKER
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tornado in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:39:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILAN
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado developed about 3 miles north northwest of Milan. It uprooted several trees and then moved into Swift County where it significantly damaged farm outbuildings. Maximum winds for the Chippewa County portion were estimated at 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 14:40:00 to 30-MAY-22 14:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Magnitude: 78.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Tornado in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:27:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado originated on the east side of Lake Reno in Pope County. At first, it damaged about a dozen trees, but quickly became more intense and broke or uprooted several hundred trees before entering Douglas County. Maximum winds for the Pope County portion were estimated at 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENNEPIN, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 18:00:00 to 30-MAY-22 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A gust front resulted in several large tree branches being blown down near the community center in Osseo.

Hail in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:20:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES CITY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:22:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW GERMANY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado formed in McLeod County (see corresponding entry) before entering Carver County. It then uprooted or broke dozens of trees. The tornado also caused significant damage to a machine shed. The tornado then moved into Wright County (see corresponding entry).

Thunderstorm Wind in CARVER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:24:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAYER
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Roof damage in Mayer was noted on a social media post.

Tornado in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:00:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAGLE BEND
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado tore through the eastern side of Eagle Bend. It knocked down or snapped many trees, partially removed roofs from several houses, peeled tin off the roof of multiple sheds and buildings, and took the top off three massive and filled grain bins in Eagle Bend. Multiple farmsteads were hit, destroying barns, machine sheds, and other outbuildings. It ended about 5 miles west-southwest of Staples where the scattered tree damage pattern could no longer be determined to be of tornadic origin. Determination of the specific path was assisted by Todd County Emergency Management, which provided drone imagery to the NWS. Maximum winds were estimated to be 100 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:30:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERZ
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were also reported down in Pierz.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:50:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A large tree blew down in Big Lake.

Tornado in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:27:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAVERLY
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

After moving in from Carver County, the tornado dissipated shortly after entering Wright County, but it still caused large limbs to be broken on about one dozen trees.

Tornado in MCLEOD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:12:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE MUNI ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Numerous trees and uprooted or broken. Several farms were hit, with machine sheds and other outbuildings collapsed or losing roofs. The tornado then crossed into Carver County (see corresponding entry).