A potent low-pressure system impacted the region during the afternoon and evening hours of May 30th. A larger scale Derecho tracked from far southeastern South Dakota, through much of western through northcentral Minnesota. Widespread damage was reported from damaging winds, and tornadoes. Hail up to 1.5 inches was reported as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:40:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: KELLIHER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large pine and poplar trees were snapped or uprooted along Highway 72, between Shooks and Kelliher. Time estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:55:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: WASKISH
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several large pine and poplar trees were snapped or uprooted along Highway 72, near Waskish. Time estimated based on radar and the power outage at the Waskish Airport weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:31:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: PARK RAPIDS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Peak wind measured at the Park Rapids Airport, KPKD. Numerous pine and poplar trees were snapped or uprooted across Todd and Arago Townships, from Fish Hook Lake northward through Potato, Eagle, Island, and Cedar Lakes. Time ranged between 529 and 539 pm CDT based on radar, nearby wind sensors, and public reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:49:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: KABEKONA CORNER
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several pine and poplar trees snapped or uprooted across Hendrickson and Lake George Townships. Time estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:46:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE GEORGE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several large pine, ash, and poplar trees were snapped or uprooted across Clover and Lake Alice Townships. One or more snapped trees were evident along Highway 71 every 100 yards or less through these two townships. Power was lost to the MnDOT RWIS station along Hwy 71, between Douglas Lodge and Lake George. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:49:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW YORK MILLS
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind measured at a personal weather station.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:40:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERGUS FALLS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees blown down, house and shed roofing torn off, and a pontoon boat flipped near Wall Lake. Winds gusts estimated from 70 to 80 mph. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:59:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLVIEW
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A few poplar trees were blown over.

Tornado in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:34:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANK
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was wrapped in damaging downburst winds and rain as it rapidly tracked to the north northeast. Numerous poplar, ash, and spruce trees were snapped or uprooted. Shingles and metal roofing panels were torn off of houses and farm buildings and were spread downwind. Peak wind estimated to 90 mph. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:50:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: AMOR
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Five power poles were snapped or cracked in Amor Township. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:00:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BEMIDJI
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large trees blown down along U.S. Highway 2.

Hail in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:20:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: VERNDALE
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tornado in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:27:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLES
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 50.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was wrapped in damaging downburst winds and rain as it rapidly tracked to the northeast from about 2 NW of the Staples Airport to about 2 NNE of the Staples Airport. It appears to have developed roughly half a mile east of an earlier tornado, based on divergent tree damage paths and supported by radar depictions. It snapped several poplar, ash, and spruce trees along its path. Peak winds to 90 mph. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:55:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PELICAN RAPIDS
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees blown down on a pickup truck. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:09:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: EVERGREEN
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Metal roofing and side panels were blown off a pole-shed with metal sheets strewn about and wrapped around trees near the intersection of State Highway 87 and CR43. Numerous poplar trees were snapped or uprooted across Spruce Grove and Runeberg Townships. Time estimated based on radar and public reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:11:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRAZEE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Metal roofing was peeled off of a garage. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:15:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: DETROIT LAKES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Multiple trees blown down. Some trees have fallen on power lines. Shingles were torn of the roof of a house.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLEARWATER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:53:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE ITASCA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several pine and poplar trees were snapped or uprooted along CR2, from southeast Bear Creek Township into eastern Itasca Township. Time estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:32:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A fifth wheel dual-axle camper was flipped over near Stalker Lake. Numerous large trees were snapped or uprooted around Stalker and Long Lakes. One pole shed had its south facing wall blown inward and sheet metal panels blown off. Information augmented by NWS Damage Survey. Winds gusts estimated from 70 to 90 mph. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:54:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: NARY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large trees blown down. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BELTRAMI, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 17:09:00 to 30-MAY-22 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURTLE RIVER
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLAY, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 19:50:00 to 30-MAY-22 19:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABIN
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several trees blown down and a highway sign was bent over near the Buffalo River along I-94. Time estimated based on radar and nearby wind sensor reports.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:33:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELIZABETH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several 4 to 8 inch diameter branches were broken down in farmstead shelter belts across Oscar Township. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:37:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: URBANK
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down near Inspiration Peak.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:38:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNDERWOOD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 70.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large trees were blown down and a travel trailer was crushed by falling trees on South Turtle Lake. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:39:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: BATTLE LAKE
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind measured at a personal weather station near South Turtle Lake before the station lost power.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:49:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: MAINE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Reported by: Mesonet

Peak wind measured at a personal weather station. A few 8 inch diameter pine trees were snapped along CR1, southeast of Phelps.

Thunderstorm Wind in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:09:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WADENA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few 8 inch diameter poplar trees were snapped throughout central Leaf Township. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:21:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: STAPLES
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail and winds gusting to 70 mph, about 3 W of the Staples Airport.

Thunderstorm Wind in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:09:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WADENA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few 8 inch diameter poplar trees were snapped throughout central Leaf Township. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:09:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: WADENA
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few 8 inch diameter poplar trees were snapped throughout central Leaf Township. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:18:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENAHGA
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several poplar and ash trees were snapped across western Blueberry Township. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:36:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: TWO INLETS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Several poplar. pine, and ash trees were snapped or uprooted across Two Inlets and Savannah Townships. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in BECKER, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:21:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: PONSFORD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:26:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHBY
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 120.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

A semi tractor-trailer combination traveling on westbound I-94 was blown over onto an SUV that had parked on the shoulder of the highway due to an approaching storm. Reports indicate that three individuals were transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:27:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ASHBY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Large branches broken down and trees uprooted near downtown Ashby. Wind gusts estimated from 70 to 80 mph.

Tornado in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:21:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALDRICH
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was wrapped in damaging downburst winds and rain as it rapidly tracked to the north northeast from the Todd County line, across far southeast Wadena County for about 9.5 miles, to the Cass County line. It snapped numerous single pole and double X-braced power poles. it tumbled at least three center pivot irrigation systems.  Numerous oak, ash, and pine trees were snapped. The Old Wadena and Bullard Campgrounds had swaths of pine trees laid down. One cabin had the roof and sidewalls torn out. Peak winds to 130 mph. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:28:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 400.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A detached garage was destroyed, house roofing torn off, trees snapped, and a center pivot irrigation system flipped over along or near the south shore of Ten Mile Lake. Numerous large ash and spruce trees were also snapped or uprooted on east and northeast edges of the lake, and across much of Tumuli and St. Olaf Townships. Information augmented by NWS Storm Damage Survey. Winds gusts estimated from 70 to 90 mph. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:28:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUBBARD
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Large trees blown down. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:30:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALTON
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down from about 3 miles west of Dalton, through town, and to points east and northeast of town. Winds gusts estimated from 70 to 80 mph. Time estimated based on radar.

Hail in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 13:10:00 to 30-MAY-22 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:06:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERMAN
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Numerous large cottonwood, ash, and spruce trees snapped or uprooted around Niemacki Lake Park. Wind gusts from 60 to 80 mph affected much of Macsville Township 411 pm CDT.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:13:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTERN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Spruce trees uprooted and large ash tree limbs broken in southwest Western Township. Time estimated based on radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:20:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARRETT
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down, and a shed was destroyed.

Thunderstorm Wind in WILKIN, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 19:43:00 to 30-MAY-22 19:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAWNDALE
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large tree uprooted. Time estimated based on radar.

Tornado in OTTER TAIL, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:58:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERHAM
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 150.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was wrapped in damaging downburst winds and rain as it rapidly tracked to the north northeast, into and across Big Pine Lake. Numerous poplar, ash, spruce, and pine trees were snapped or uprooted. One garage had an overhead door blown in and the back wall blown out, though the roof remained intact. Peak wind estimated to 100 mph. Time estimated based on radar.

Tornado in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:14:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARRETT
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 2.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was wrapped in damaging downburst winds and rain as it rapidly tracked northeast for roughly 6 miles to around 3 SE of Elbow Lake by 419 pm CDT. Numerous wooden single and double X-Braced power poles were snapped, including a nearly 2-mile stretch of double pole structures along 240th street, as a broader downburst wind pattern developed. Numerous trees of all kinds were snapped or uprooted. Several farm buildings and grain bins were destroyed. Max winds to 120 mph, Max width to 350 yards.

Tornado in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:15:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WENDELL
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 1.00M
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

This tornado was wrapped in damaging downburst winds and rain as it rapidly tracked to the northeast for about 11 miles, ending around 4.3 miles NNE of Elbow Lake by 424 pm CDT. Numerous ash, spruce, cottonwood, and willow trees were snapped or uprooted. Numerous wooden power poles were snapped Numerous farm outbuilding and steel grain bins were destroyed, with roofing and wall panels carried downwind for a mile or more. Max winds were 115 mph, with a max width to 400 yards.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:21:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBOW LAKE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large ash and spruce trees snapped or uprooted around town. One of 4 large 100k bushel steel grain bins was blown down at the Elbow Lake cooperative grain elevator. Wind gusts likely ranged from 70 to 90 mph for several seconds. Time estimated based on radar. The Elbow Lake wind sensor went offline due to widespread power outages.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 15:25:00 to 30-MAY-22 15:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELBOW LAKE
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous large ash and spruce trees snapped or uprooted at the Tipsinah Mounds Campground. Damaging downburst winds impacted much of Erdahl Township with wind  gusts from 70 to 90 mph. Two storage building were blown down near the Tipsinah Mounds Golf Course. Report augmented by NWS damage survey. Time estimated based on radar.

Hail in WADENA, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:25:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALDRICH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in HUBBARD, MINNESOTA
From 30-MAY-22 16:37:00 to 30-MAY-22 16:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORSET
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Large poplar and pine trees snapped or uprooted across Lake Emma and Clay Townships.  Time estimated based on radar.