A cluster of severe thunderstorms that developed over South Dakota early Thursday morning, moved across west-central, and central Minnesota during the morning. Most of the hail fell across the central third of Minnesota, with some hail stones measured at 2 inches in diameter. In addition, a few mesonet wind sensors and the St. Cloud regional airport all reported severe wind gusts. There was also wind damage near Cold Spring and in central Morrison County where power outages occurred.

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 09:11:00 to 12-MAY-22 09:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 09:16:00 to 12-MAY-22 09:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 06:40:00 to 12-MAY-22 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 06:28:00 to 12-MAY-22 06:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLEY
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Some windows were broken. Vehicles were also damaged.

Hail in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 08:35:00 to 12-MAY-22 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: GREY EAGLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:18:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:12:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST WENDEL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:37:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUELM
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:24:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST CLOUD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:25:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARTELL
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:10:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:02:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: AVON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:12:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:17:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SARTELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:23:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:06:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:19:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ISLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 09:25:00 to 12-MAY-22 09:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIERZ
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large tree branches blew down near Pierz and caused power outages as the branches landed on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 09:15:00 to 12-MAY-22 09:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LITTLE FALLS ARPT
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:30:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:34:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: (STC)ST CLOUD REGIONAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Hail in ISANTI, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 11:46:00 to 12-MAY-22 11:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRAHAM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 11:55:00 to 12-MAY-22 11:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSH CITY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail in CHISAGO, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 12:02:00 to 12-MAY-22 12:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: RUSH CITY MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:00:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLD SPG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree blew down near Cold Springs.

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 06:22:00 to 12-MAY-22 06:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DUELM
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 06:33:00 to 12-MAY-22 06:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOLEY
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:19:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAITE PARK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 10:03:00 to 12-MAY-22 10:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLLEGEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 12-MAY-22 11:08:00 to 12-MAY-22 11:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRINCETON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter