A warm front moved across the Northland during the day on the 19th setting the stage for severe storms during the afternoon and evening across the region. The storms that developed were prolific hail producers with hail to the size of baseballs reported in northern Itasca County. A few isolated reported of tree damage were received, but hail was the primary threat from these storms. Additionally, lightning struck a barn that was over 100 years old starting a fire that completely destroyed the barn.

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 19-JUL-23 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DLH)DULUTH INTL ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 18:00:00 to 19-JUL-23 18:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: (DLH)DULUTH INTL ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 18:15:00 to 19-JUL-23 18:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKEWOOD
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 16:15:00 to 19-JUL-23 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: SHENANGO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 16:05:00 to 19-JUL-23 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: KERRICK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 18:11:00 to 19-JUL-23 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOMECROFT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 16:33:00 to 19-JUL-23 16:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: TACONITE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 17:55:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: ADOLPH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 15:56:00 to 19-JUL-23 15:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGEON LAKE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 17:09:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENGILLY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 18:05:00 to 19-JUL-23 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: DULUTH INTL ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 17:10:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENGILLY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several 8 to 10 inch diameter aspen trees were downed pointing from northwest to southeast.

Thunderstorm Wind in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 17:15:00 to 19-JUL-23 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: PENGILLY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A small 5 inch diameter tree was blown down to the west.

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 13:54:00 to 19-JUL-23 13:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRAND RPDS SUGAR ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CROW WING, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 14:08:00 to 19-JUL-23 14:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: EMILY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 14:50:00 to 19-JUL-23 14:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: DEER RVR BWSTRNG ARP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 15:35:00 to 19-JUL-23 15:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCELL
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 15:51:00 to 19-JUL-23 15:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGEON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ST. LOUIS, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 14:49:00 to 19-JUL-23 14:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: FLOODWOOD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 15:05:00 to 19-JUL-23 15:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: MACK
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 15:10:00 to 19-JUL-23 15:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOWSTRING
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous stones of 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter were observed.

Hail in ITASCA, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 15:15:00 to 19-JUL-23 15:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARCELL
Magnitude: 2.75 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The large hail broke windows and dented a car.

Hail in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 15:47:00 to 19-JUL-23 15:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGEON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 15:52:00 to 19-JUL-23 15:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGEON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 15:53:00 to 19-JUL-23 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILLOW RIVER
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 16:20:00 to 19-JUL-23 16:23:00 (CST-6)
Location: STURGEON LAKE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in PINE, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 16:05:00 to 19-JUL-23 16:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: BRUNO
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning in CARLTON, MINNESOTA
From 19-JUL-23 15:10:00 to 19-JUL-23 15:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATKINSON
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a 100-year-old barn in Blackhoof Township leading to a fire that completely destroyed the barn. No injuries or fatalities were reported and no other structures were impacted, but the barn was a total loss.