A damaging wind event unfolded across west-central Minnesota during the evening of June 20 and into the overnight hours of June 21. 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 dewpoints, 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. Numerous wind gusts of 60-70 kts were measured across west-central Minnesota, along with widespread tree damage. One fatality occurred when a tree fell on a camper in Douglas County.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 22:30:00 to 20-JUN-22 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few large trees were snapped off at the top west of Millerville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 18:15:00 to 20-JUN-22 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONG PRAIRIE MUNI AR
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:21:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: (GDB)GRANITE FALLS AIRPORT
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 22:04:00 to 20-JUN-22 22:04:00 (CST-6)
Location: APPLETON ARPT
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 22:20:00 to 20-JUN-22 22:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: STARBUCK
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 22:25:00 to 20-JUN-22 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Thunderstorm Wind in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 22:28:00 to 20-JUN-22 22:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENWOOD ARPT
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 22:32:00 to 20-JUN-22 22:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: (AXN)CHNDLR FLD ALXN
Magnitude: 62.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 22:40:00 to 20-JUN-22 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK CENTRE
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 21:08:00 to 20-JUN-22 21:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLOMKEST
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 21:43:00 to 20-JUN-22 21:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON ARPT
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 21:58:00 to 20-JUN-22 21:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: COKATO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several trees were blown down in the Cokato area.

Thunderstorm Wind in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 20:27:00 to 20-JUN-22 20:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANITE FALLS
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHERBURNE, MINNESOTA
From 21-JUN-22 00:10:00 to 21-JUN-22 00:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ORROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Several trees were blown down south of Orrock, and a few roads were blocked.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 21:46:00 to 20-JUN-22 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: MADISON ARPT
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Numerous power poles and lines were destroyed by the strong winds. Most of the county was without power anywhere from 3 to 24 hours. Numerous trees were toppled, including some falling on homes, sheds, and vehicles. A few agricultural buildings were also damaged. Losses were reported by the emergency manager.

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 17:52:00 to 20-JUN-22 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAUK CENTRE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A few trees were blown down around Sauk Centre. The Sauk Centre airport measured a wind gust of 53 MPH at 1755 CST.

Thunderstorm Wind in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 22:40:00 to 20-JUN-22 22:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMES CITY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree fell on a camper, and unfortunately one of the two individuals inside the camper was killed. The other individual was injured and hospitalized.

Thunderstorm Wind in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 20-JUN-22 22:15:00 to 20-JUN-22 22:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUFFALO MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large tree branches were blown down around Buffalo.