Scattered thunderstorms developed in the afternoon of July 24, 2023 and produced isolated large hail and localized downburst winds across central and eastern Minnesota. The largest hail occurred in Dakota County, where golf ball size hail was observed near Hampton, along with wind damage near Rosemount.

Hail in GOODHUE, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 14:53:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: DENNISON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Hail shredded leaves on trees.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 14:34:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANDOLPH
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Video relayed through social media.

Hail in ANOKA, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 15:23:00 to 24-JUL-23 15:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAINE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm Wind in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 14:31:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Twelve to eighteen inch trees blown down.  Shingles blown off several rooftops.  Time estimated by radar.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 14:03:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: FARMINGTON
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees down on powerlines in Farmington.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 14:11:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAMPTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Deputy reported golf ball size hail near Hampton.  Time estimated by radar.

Hail in WRIGHT, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 14:45:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLEARWATER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Mostly dime size hail with some quarter size hail mixed in.  Photo relayed through social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in RAMSEY, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 13:15:00 to 24-JUL-23 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE BEAR LAKE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Multiple trees and branches down on the southern side of White Bear Lake.  Time estimated from radar.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 14:00:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEMOUNT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photo relayed through social media.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 14:00:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEMOUNT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photo relayed through social media.

Hail in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 14:02:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEMOUNT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Photo relayed through social media.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 13:55:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEMOUNT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees down on powerlines in Rosemont.  A construction trailer occupied by one person flipped over onto a vehicle off County Road 42, and the person was uninjured.

Thunderstorm Wind in DAKOTA, MINNESOTA
From 24-JUL-23 14:00:00 to 24-JUL-23 14:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSEMOUNT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Pictures received of metal signs blown over.  Time estimated from radar.