Tornadoes and Hail in Minnesota, May 29 to 30, 2022

Name: Tornadoes and Hail in Minnesota, May 29 to 30, 2022
Start: 2022-05-29T19:53
End: 2022-05-30T20:12
Location: Minnesota

May 29 to 30, 2022 · NWS DLH · 91 events in 9 counties and zones

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths: 0
Injuries: 0
Property damage: $255,000
Crop damage: None recorded
Events: 91

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What happened

The episode as NWS DLH wrote it up.

A strong area of low pressure across the Northern Plains lifted a warm front across the Northland on Memorial Day morning. Showers and storms moved through during the morning hours with the atmosphere recovering during the afternoon hours. A few of the storms were severe during the morning and produced small hail and tree damage. An arc of thunderstorms developed across southwestern Minnesota and adjacent areas of Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa by the mid-afternoon hours and moved to the northeast and across the Northland for the late afternoon and evening hours. These storms were much stronger and contained very strong winds that produced widespread damage across the region. Additionally, there were a few embedded tornadoes with the storms with the strongest tornadoes producing EF-1 damage in the Deer River and Hinckley areas.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Duluth, MN wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 29, 5:44 PM CST, 2 hours 9 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 29, 5:44 PM CST, 2 hours 9 minutes before

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Duluth MN
644 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

.DISCUSSION...(This evening through Saturday)
Issued at 405 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

Summary: Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon through Tuesday morning. Some storms may be severe this
afternoon through the overnight and again Monday afternoon through
early Tuesday morning. In addition to the severe weather risk,
heavy rainfall is likely over portions of central and north-
central Minnesota which may lead to flash flooding. A quieter
pattern emerges midweek through next weekend.

Not much has changed in the forecast since this morning. Fog has
lifted along the North Shore and is likely to return tonight,
particularly for areas which received/will receive rainfall
today/tonight. A Dense Fog Advisory may eventually be needed.
However, low temporal and spatial confidence prevents me from
issuing the headline with this forecast package. Would like to
wait and see how the storms evolve and whether cloud cover
interferes with fog formation.

Showers and thunderstorms have been percolating in one form or
another all day and we’re starting to see intensities and
coverage increase over northwest into north-central Minnesota. A
serpentine warm front stretched from near Grafton, ND (KGAF) to
near Grand Rapids to near Moose Lake to near Hayward to western
Lake Superior north of Ironwood. The undulation in the front is
due in part to a persistent northeasterly lake breeze which has
been persistent this afternoon. Cloud cover on either side of the
warm front in central and north-central Minnesota has limited
destabilization. SPC Mesoanalysis features an uncapped mixed layer
over northwest Minnesota with 1000-2500 J/kg of MLCAPE. The CAPE
gradient extends east into north-central Minnesota and roughly
follows the contour of the warm front. MLCIN is on the order of
100-300 J/kg over my Minnesota zones suggesting the storms in
Itasca County as of 2030Z are elevated. Look for the CIN to
continue to erode this afternoon and evening allowing for
additional convection to develop. Deep layer shear is limited in
the wake of a meso-high from the morning convection over central
Minnesota. Effective shear will increase to 40 to 55 knots over
central Minnesota into the Arrowhead and northwest Wisconsin by
02Z. Storms are expected to increase in coverage through this
evening. Supercells will be possible in the warm sector with large
hail and damaging winds the main threats. A tornado or two cannot
be ruled out if storms can become rooted in the boundary layer.

Additional storms are expected to fire this afternoon and early
evening along the cold front which stretched from the
Dakotas/Minnesota border down to eastern Nebraska at 20Z. The
storms should propagate eastward into central and north-central
Minnesota this evening or tonight. Storms may be severe with large
hail and damaging winds the main threat. There will also be a
potential for training storms along the front which may lead to
flash flooding. The Flash Flood Watch issued by the mid-shift was
in good shape, so no changes needed.

The cold front will stall over western Minnesota tonight and
another area of low pressure will lift into the region for Monday.
Storms may be ongoing at 12Z over northeast Minnesota and
northwest Wisconsin. Any outflow boundaries which develop will
likely provide forcing and enhanced wind shear for another round
of storms Monday afternoon and evening. The severe weather
potential will include all modes, including flash flooding. The
greatest tornado risk appears to be focused over western Minnesota
and may extend as far north as the Brainerd Lakes and Aitkin
during the late afternoon and evening. Very large hail to baseball
size and damaging wind gusts of 70 to 80 mph will be possible in
addition to the tornado threat. NAM mid-level lapse rates at BRD
during the afternoon will be 7 to 7.5 C/km, for example with
plenty of hail growth zone CAPE. The largest hail and strongest
winds will be possible during the late afternoon into the evening
over central to north-central Minnesota, and will eventually
transition a wind threat overnight. Provided we can scour out the
clouds from the overnight/morning convection, portions of
northwest Wisconsin and the I-35 corridor may make a run at 90
degrees with warm but not as warm temps farther northeast across
the remainder of my Minnesota zones.

A few showers and storms may linger into Tuesday, but the severe
weather potential will shift east of our area. A quieter period is
expected for the remainder of the forecast through next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...(For the 00Z TAFS through 00Z Monday evening)
Issued at 644 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

An unsettled period is expected as multiple rounds of
thunderstorms work across the region. Favored the HRRR with this
update and used that to refine the timing of convection for the
overnight hours with storms not expected to develop until later
this evening. Storms will bring periods of MVFR or lower VSBYs and
CIGs will be variable at times with MVFR/IFR conditions possible,
especially at DLH with onshore flow. Fog may once again redevelop
across the area, but with winds not subsiding overnight, chances
for this are reduced. Any storms passing over a terminal will
have the potential for small hail and erratic winds. Some areas of
LLWS will be possible overnight as a low-level jet works across
the area, but the effects look patchy in nature. Additional rounds
of storms will be possible on Monday and future updates will
better time those threats out.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 1257 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

Visibility improved this morning near the Twin Ports and along
the shoreline areas. The Duluth and Two Harbors webcams still show
fog farther out onto the lake. Extended the Dense Fog Advisory
from Two Harbors to Grand Portage until 10 AM tomorrow while
letting the portion from Two Harbors to Duluth to Port Wing expire
at 1 PM.

Storms will come through the area this afternoon and tonight,
with large hail, damaging winds, and cloud-to-water lightning as
the primary threats. Winds today along the North Shore are
expected to reach up to 25 kts, which will cause waves for the
North Shore and portions of the South Shore to increase up to 5 ft
this afternoon and evening. Small Craft Advisories have been
issued. Fog is expected to return tonight and may become
widespread, requiring an expansion of the Dense Fog Advisory.

Several rounds of storms are possible Monday through Tuesday
morning. A few storms may be severe with hail larger than penny-
size, wind gusts of 30 to 40 knots, and frequent cloud-to-water
lightning. Gusty winds of 15 to 25 knots are forecast for Tuesday
and another Small Craft Advisory may be needed.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
DLH  56  78  58  66 /  70  50  90  50
INL  58  80  54  63 /  70  70  90  80
BRD  63  83  57  64 /  70  80  90  50
HYR  65  87  62  75 /  50  40  80  40
ASX  63  86  63  75 /  50  40  70  40

&&

.DLH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...None.
MN...Flood Watch through Tuesday morning for MNZ010-011-018-025-026-
     033>035.

LS...Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM CDT Monday for LSZ140>146-150.

     Dense Fog Advisory until 10 AM CDT Monday for LSZ140>143.

&&

DISCUSSION...Huyck
AVIATION...BJH
MARINE...Huyck

Hazardous weather outlook, May 29, 2:46 PM CST, 5 hours 7 minutes before

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Duluth MN
346 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

MNZ010>012-018>021-025-026-033>038-WIZ001>004-006>009-301045-
Koochiching-North St. Louis-Northern Cook/Northern Lake-
North Itasca-Central St. Louis-Southern Lake/North Shore-
Southern Cook/North Shore-North Cass-South Itasca-South Cass-
Crow Wing-Northern Aitkin-South Aitkin-Carlton/South St. Louis-
Pine-Douglas-Bayfield-Ashland-Iron-Burnett-Washburn-Sawyer-Price-
346 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of northeast
Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight

Severe thunderstorms are possible late today into tonight. The
storms will be capable of producing damaging winds in excess of 65
mph, large hail, a tornado, and heavy rain. A Flash Flood Watch
is in effect through Tuesday morning for portions of northern
Minnesota.

Areas of fog will again be possible through tonight and it could
be dense in spots.

High water levels continue in the Rainy River Basin over far
northern Minnesota. Flood Warnings remain in effect for these
areas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Severe storms are expected Monday, most likely in the afternoon
into the late evening. Damaging wind, large hail, tornadoes, and
flash flooding are all possible.

Areas of fog will occur in the morning and it may be dense in
spots.

Water levels will remain high across many of the Northland's
rivers, creeks, and streams, especially in the Rainy River Basin
and the Mississippi River Basin. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect
through Tuesday morning for portions of northern Minnesota.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Skywarn spotters may be needed.

LSZ121-140>148-150-301045-
Bayfield to Oak Point WI-Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN-
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN-
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN-
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN-Two Harbors to Duluth MN-
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI-Port Wing to Sand Island WI-
Sand Island to Bayfield WI-Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI-
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland-
346 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Lake Superior
and the Nearshore waters of western Lake Superior.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight

Areas of fog will will continue portions of Lake Superior, mainly
along the North Shore. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect there.
Easterly winds and higher waves will result in hazardous
conditions for small craft.

Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and overnight, some of
which may be severe producing large hail and damaging winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

There will be periodic chances for thunderstorms through Tuesday.
Strong to severe storms are expected Monday afternoon and
overnight.

Melde

More information may be obtained at the following web address:
http://www.weather.gov/duluth (all lower case)

In the hours before

Special weather statement, May 29, 3:54 PM CST, 3 hours 59 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
454 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

MNZ011-012-301000-
North St. Louis-Northern Cook and Lake-
Including the cities of Ely and Isabella
454 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

...STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS MAY AFFECT THE BOUNDARY WATERS
CANOE AREA WILDERNESS MONDAY INTO MONDAY NIGHT...

A few strong thunderstorms will be possible through tonight with
hail and strong gusts possible. However, a better chance for strong
to severe thunderstorms are possible in the Boundary Waters Canoe
Area Wilderness Monday afternoon into Monday night. The storms
will be capable of erratic and gusty winds in excess of 65 mph,
large hail, frequent cloud- to- ground lightning, and heavy
rainfall, which may lead to localized flooding of creeks, streams,
and low- lying areas.

Campers should take extra precautions in order to secure
campsites and make a plan in case of severe weather. Check
campsites for possible hazards, including standing dead trees or
limbs, as well as low spots where water can pool. Move tents away
from creeks and rivers in case of flash flooding. Prepare to
protect yourself from large hail using sleeping bags or other
padded items. Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for updates and possible
warnings.

Melde

Special weather statement, May 29, 4:00 PM CST, 3 hours 53 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
500 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

MNZ011-292215-
North St. Louis MN-
500 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern St.
Louis County through 515 PM CDT...

At 500 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
western Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, or 23 miles northwest
of Ely, moving northeast at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 30 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow unsecured
         objects around. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of northeastern St.
Louis County, including the following locations... Lac la Croix, Lake
Agnes, Crooked Lake and Loon Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors, including anyone on or in the water, should seek
shelter inside a sturdy building or hard topped vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4836 9206 4833 9205 4832 9200 4827 9201
      4824 9197 4825 9195 4823 9196 4824 9189
      4821 9186 4820 9180 4804 9219 4828 9244
      4829 9242 4822 9236 4825 9227 4827 9229
      4832 9231 4836 9226 4834 9221 4836 9216
TIME...MOT...LOC 2200Z 229DEG 41KT 4818 9214

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

LE

Special weather statement, May 29, 6:56 PM CST, 57 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
756 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

MNZ010-300130-
Koochiching MN-
756 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern
Koochiching County through 830 PM CDT...

At 755 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10
miles southwest of Loman, or 27 miles southwest of International
Falls, moving northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 30 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow unsecured
         objects around. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Loman around 815 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include Pelland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors, including anyone on or in the water, should seek
shelter inside a sturdy building or hard topped vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4857 9380 4853 9382 4852 9380 4851 9365
      4853 9363 4852 9361 4854 9349 4851 9343
      4826 9396 4837 9415 4861 9383
TIME...MOT...LOC 0055Z 222DEG 28KT 4837 9390

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

LE

Special weather statement, May 29, 7:14 PM CST, 39 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
814 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

MNZ010-300130-
Koochiching MN-
814 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Koochiching County through 830 PM CDT...

At 814 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Loman, or 17 miles southwest of International Falls, moving northeast
at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow unsecured
         objects around. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Pelland around 830 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors, including anyone on or in the water, should seek
shelter inside a sturdy building or hard topped vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4862 9323 4835 9372 4848 9392 4857 9381
      4853 9382 4852 9380 4851 9365 4853 9363
      4852 9361 4853 9355 4855 9346 4859 9346
      4861 9341 4860 9337 4863 9334 4864 9326
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 223DEG 30KT 4848 9374

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

LE

Special weather statement, May 29, 7:36 PM CST, 17 minutes before

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Duluth MN
836 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

MNZ010-300200-
Koochiching MN-
836 PM CDT Sun May 29 2022

...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Koochiching County through 900 PM CDT...

At 836 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Littlefork, or 21 miles southwest of International
Falls, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 30 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow unsecured
         objects around. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
         possible.

This strong thunderstorm will be near...
  Littlefork around 850 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this storm include International Falls
and Pelland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Anyone outdoors, including anyone on or in the water, should seek
shelter inside a sturdy building or hard topped vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 4860 9337 4847 9317 4820 9367 4833 9386
      4852 9362 4853 9355 4855 9346 4859 9346
      4859 9344 4861 9341
TIME...MOT...LOC 0136Z 225DEG 31KT 4833 9368

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH

LE

Local storm report, May 29, 7:50 PM CST, 3 minutes before

PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DULUTH MN
850 PM CDT SUN MAY 29 2022

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0848 PM     HAIL             INTERNATIONAL FALLS     48.59N 93.41W
05/29/2022  M0.25 INCH       KOOCHICHING        MN   PUBLIC

&&

BJH

The radar

The Duluth radar (KDLH), 215 km away, was scanning. The volume nearest the first event began at 01:53 UTC.

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Event by event

58 thunderstorm wind, 28 hail, 5 tornado. Local standard time, as filed.

Hail, Koochiching

When: May 29, 7:53 PM CST to 7:56 PM CST
Where: Koochiching County, 1.53 mi WSW of Ranier
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 48.610, -93.350

Hail, Pine

When: May 30, 3:00 AM CST to 3:02 AM CST
Where: Pine County, 2.28 mi NNE of Sturgeon Lake
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.410, -92.800

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:15 AM CST to 3:17 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, 0.84 mi NW of Moose Lake
Measured: 2 in hail
Reported by: Broadcast Media
Coordinates: 46.460, -92.760

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:16 AM CST to 3:18 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, 0.95 mi W of Moose Lake
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.450, -92.770

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:19 AM CST to 3:22 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, 0.95 mi W of Moose Lake
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.450, -92.770

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:23 AM CST to 3:25 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, 0.84 mi NW of Moose Lake
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.460, -92.760

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:23 AM CST to 3:25 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, 4.38 mi NNW of Moose Lake
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.510, -92.780

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:24 AM CST to 3:26 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, 1.68 mi SW of Barnum
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.480, -92.700

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:40 AM CST to 3:42 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, 0.47 mi E of Atkinson
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.620, -92.560

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 30, 3:41 AM CST to 3:43 AM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 0.47 mi E of Chisholm
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.500, -92.890

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 30, 3:45 AM CST to 3:48 AM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 0.47 mi E of Chisholm
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.500, -92.890

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:46 AM CST to 3:48 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, 0.47 mi W of Cloquet
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.720, -92.460

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:46 AM CST to 3:48 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, Cloquet
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.720, -92.450

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:47 AM CST to 3:49 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, 0.69 mi S of Cloquet
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.710, -92.450

Hail, Carlton

When: May 30, 3:48 AM CST to 3:50 AM CST
Where: Carlton County, 1.38 mi N of Cloquet
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.740, -92.450

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 30, 3:59 AM CST to 4:03 AM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 0.47 mi E of Pike Lake
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.850, -92.320

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 30, 4:00 AM CST to 4:03 AM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 0.84 mi NW of Four Corners
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.860, -92.290

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 30, 4:05 AM CST to 4:08 AM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 1.17 mi NE of Simar
Measured: 1.25 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.830, -92.310

Thunderstorm Wind, Aitkin

When: May 30, 4:05 AM CST to 4:08 AM CST
Where: Aitkin County, 2.76 mi ESE of Cutler
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.350, -93.700

Two pontoon boats were overturned and a boat lift was mangled. Furniture was blown off a porch. Additionally, a tree was snapped and a large branch was down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 4:08 AM CST to 4:11 AM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 1.68 mi SE of Brainerd
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.350, -94.180

Photos were received of trees down along Oak Avenue in Brainerd.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 4:14 AM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, (Brd)weiland Fld Bra
Measured: 59 kt (68 mph) measured gust
Reported by: Mesonet
Coordinates: 46.400, -94.130

A gust of 68 mph was recorded by the Brainerd RAWS station BIRM5.

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 30, 4:15 AM CST to 4:17 AM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 0.69 mi S of Embarrass
Measured: 2 in hail
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.660, -92.200

Damage to vehicles from the hail was reported as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 4:15 AM CST to 4:17 AM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 3.95 mi NNE of Shepard
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.270, -94.080

A photo was received of an oak tree that was blown over near South Long Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 4:15 AM CST to 4:17 AM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 6.23 mi NNE of Shepard
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.300, -94.060

Numerous trees were down and snapped with some falling onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 4:26 AM CST to 4:28 AM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 0.48 mi E of (Brd)weiland Fld Bra
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.400, -94.120

A photo was received showing a white pine tree that was snapped near the base of the trunk.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 4:26 AM CST to 4:28 AM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 1.38 mi N of Bay Lake
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.440, -93.870

Multiple trees were down blocking County Highway 133 in both directions.

Hail, Cook

When: May 30, 5:59 AM CST to 6:02 AM CST
Where: Cook County, Marais
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: NWS Employee
Coordinates: 47.750, -90.350

Hail, Cook

When: May 30, 6:30 AM CST to 6:32 AM CST
Where: Cook County, 1.85 mi E of Hovland
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 47.850, -89.930

Hail, Cass

When: May 30, 4:24 PM CST to 4:26 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 4.46 mi WNW of Hackensack
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.950, -94.590

Tornado, Cass

When: May 30, 4:30 PM CST to 4:31 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 3.05 mi WNW of Esterday to 2.69 mi WNW of Esterday
Rating: EF1
Path length: 0.48 mi
Path width: 50 yd
Property damage: $150,000
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 46.497, -94.779

The tornado crossed into Cass County from Wadena County along County Road 30 just south of 84th Street Southwest and tracked northeast for about half a mile before lifting just after crossing 84th Street Southwest. The tornado blew a center pivot irrigation system across 84th Street Southwest, snapping power poles in the process. No other damage was observed. The time of the tornado was estimated by radar and peak winds were around 100 mph.

Tornado, Cass

When: May 30, 4:37 PM CST to 4:45 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 1.68 mi SW of Poplar to 2.92 mi NNE of Poplar
Rating: EF1
Path length: 4.3 mi
Path width: 500 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 46.560, -94.720

A tornado caused damage in southwest Cass County, mainly across Poplar Township. The tornado began near the Poplar Cemetery and tracked north-northeast. Around a dozen power poles were snapped near the base along 60th St SW to the west of Highway 64 along with numerous tree damage, including several very healthy pine trees with trunks 12-18 inches in diameter snapped at the base. A small piece of farm equipment was also tossed roughly 100 yards. Significant tree damage was observed along Highway 64 around the intersection of 56 St SW, with damage continuing to the northeast into a wetland/bog-type landscape that was inaccessible. Peak winds were estimated to be 105 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 4:40 PM CST to 4:42 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 2.48 mi WNW of Pillager
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.340, -94.530

A few trees were down across Minnesota Highway 210.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 4:56 PM CST to 4:58 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 0.84 mi SE of Lake Shr
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.510, -94.340

Multiple trees were down onto power lines and buildings. One tree had an estimated diameter of 12 to 14 inches based on a photo that was received.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 4:58 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 2.8 mi S of (P39)pequot Lakes
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.560, -94.310

Photos were received showing several trees down with tree debris scattered over the road.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 4:58 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 2.74 mi WSW of Backus
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $50,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.800, -94.550

Extensive damage was reported to several farms and homes in the area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 5:00 PM CST to 5:02 PM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 0.95 mi E of (P39)pequot Lakes
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Storm Chaser
Coordinates: 46.600, -94.300

A cluster of trees was down onto a power line on County Highway 11.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 5:00 PM CST to 5:02 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 0.69 mi N of Pine River
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.730, -94.400

Multiple trees were down in the Pine River area.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 5:02 PM CST to 5:04 PM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, Pequot Lakes Arpt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.600, -94.220

A few trees were blown down with numerous branches down as well.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 5:02 PM CST to 5:04 PM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 0.84 mi SW of Pelican Lakes
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.610, -94.240

Multiple trees were down and the power was out.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 5:02 PM CST to 5:04 PM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 2.8 mi S of Lake Hubert
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.460, -94.260

A tree was down on a vehicle.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 5:06 PM CST to 5:08 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 1.57 mi WNW of Remer
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.080, -93.960

Photos were received showing large trees snapped at the base with several down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 5:08 PM CST to 5:10 PM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 3.86 mi W of Cross Lake
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.680, -94.200

A boat lift and a dock were flipped on Lower Whitefish Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 5:12 PM CST to 5:14 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 3.73 mi SSE of Cass Lake
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Park/Forest Service
Coordinates: 47.330, -94.590

Photos were received from the Chippewa National Forest of numerous small to medium trees down over forest roads.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 5:12 PM CST to 5:14 PM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 1.58 mi ENE of Cross Lake
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.680, -94.090

A photo was received showing a 12 to 14 inch tree that had been snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 5:15 PM CST to 5:17 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 3.73 mi NNW of Hackensack
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.980, -94.530

Several large pine trees were uprooted and knocked over.

Thunderstorm Wind, Crow Wing

When: May 30, 5:15 PM CST to 5:17 PM CST
Where: Crow Wing County, 2.47 mi WNW of Manhattan Beach
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.740, -94.180

A pine tree estimated to be 12 to 14 inches in diameter was down on a deck.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 5:17 PM CST to 5:19 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 0.84 mi NE of Inguadona
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 46.990, -94.110

A few large trees were down in the area.

Hail, Cass

When: May 30, 5:20 PM CST to 5:22 PM CST
Where: Cass County, Inguadona
Measured: 0.88 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.980, -94.120

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 5:20 PM CST to 5:22 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 2.07 mi S of Longville
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.950, -94.200

Thunderstorm winds flipped over a dock on Little Boy Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 5:20 PM CST to 5:22 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 5.19 mi NNE of Inguadona
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 47.050, -94.080

A large limb of an oak tree about halfway up was broken off. Numerous small branches were also blown down along with several nearby small trees.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 5:24 PM CST to 5:26 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 3.5 mi NE of Brevik
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.110, -94.210

A photo was received of an estimated 10 to 12 inch diameter pine tree down.

Thunderstorm Wind, Cass

When: May 30, 5:33 PM CST to 5:35 PM CST
Where: Cass County, 0.84 mi SE of Remer Muni Arpt
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.060, -93.910

Two trees were downed and a chicken run, cow shed and grill were all lost or damaged along with lots of debris blown around as well.

Tornado, Itasca

When: May 30, 5:44 PM CST to 5:46 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 3.16 mi SSW of Cohasset to 2.32 mi SW of Cohasset
Rating: EF0
Path length: 1 mi
Path width: 40 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 47.229, -93.660

A brief tornado started near the intersection of County Road 63 and Becker road. The tornado tracked north-northeast, sporadically knocking down trees along the way. While the tree damage was not as significant as other storms on this day, drone imagery provided by a spotter depicted a very clearly convergent signature in the tree damage. The most significant damage from this tornado was the partial lifting off of a roof from a two story home, though no broken windows were noted and |otherwise shingle damage appeared very minor. Sporadic tree damage continued in a path to the north towards the Mississippi River where the damage path appeared to end. Peak winds were estimated to be 85 mph.

Tornado, Itasca

When: May 30, 5:46 PM CST to 5:50 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 0.47 mi E of Deer River to 1.46 mi NNW of Deer River Arpt
Rating: EF1
Path length: 2.5 mi
Path width: 150 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 47.330, -93.790

A tornado produced a path of damage through the city of Deer River, with damage to numerous homes and businesses. The tornado likely began somewhere just south of Highway 2, though a precise location was difficult to determine due to a lack of |damage. The first damage observed was a camper/RV that was in a parking lot south of Highway 2 which was tossed across the highway into the parking lot of a furniture store building just north of the highway. The furniture store building had all of its south |facing windows blown out with damage to the front facade and some evidence of roof lift on the flat portion of the roof. The building also lost part of a gabled metal roof. A metal shed/outbuilding in the parking lot was completely destroyed. To the north, a two story building that includes a funeral home and post office had evidence of roof lift. Continuing north through the residential streets numerous trees were downed and several outbuildings - sheds and garage buildings - sustained significant damage, with some collapsing and others sliding off their foundations. This damage continued north- northwest, crossing state highway 6 around 7th Ave. Damage to the ball fields north of|town are believed to be part of the tornado’s path, with a small outbuilding and dugouts being destroyed and damage sustained to the metal chain link fence. Tree damage continued onto private property to the northwest, with the end of the tornado path estimated to be near or just south of County Road 142. Peak winds were estimated to be 107 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Itasca

When: May 30, 5:47 PM CST to 5:49 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 0.83 mi SE of Deer River Arpt
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.340, -93.790

A garage was collapsed by the winds with debris strewn about in Deer River.

Thunderstorm Wind, Itasca

When: May 30, 5:48 PM CST to 5:50 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 2.92 mi NNE of Grand Rpds Sugar Arp
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Trained Spotter
Coordinates: 47.210, -93.630

Several trees approximately 8 to 10 inches in diameter were blown over. A large tree around 18 to 24 inches in diameter was also blown down about 1 mile to the northwest of the report location.

Thunderstorm Wind, Itasca

When: May 30, 5:48 PM CST to 5:50 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 2.76 mi S of (Gpz)grand Rapids Ar
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.160, -93.520

Several 8 to 10 inch diameter trees were uprooted or snapped.

Thunderstorm Wind, Itasca

When: May 30, 5:50 PM CST to 5:52 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 2.8 mi SW of Cohasset
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.240, -93.670

A photo was received showing a 6 to 8 inch diameter tree down along with snapped limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind, Itasca

When: May 30, 5:52 PM CST to 5:54 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 1.57 mi WNW of Grand Rapids Arpt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.230, -93.550

Two 8 inch pine trees were downed by the storm.

Hail, Itasca

When: May 30, 5:55 PM CST to 5:57 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 1.46 mi NNE of Marcell
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.620, -93.690

Thunderstorm Wind, Itasca

When: May 30, 5:55 PM CST to 5:57 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 0.83 mi SE of Marcell
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.590, -93.690

At least 5 balsam trees were down with all falling to the northwest. Numerous conifer branches and tops were also down as well.

Hail, Itasca

When: May 30, 6:00 PM CST to 6:02 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 3.58 mi SSE of (Gpz)grand Rapids Ar
Measured: 0.75 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.150, -93.500

Hail, Itasca

When: May 30, 6:01 PM CST to 6:04 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 0.69 mi S of Bovey
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.290, -93.430

Thunderstorm Wind, Itasca

When: May 30, 6:09 PM CST to 6:11 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 13.94 mi N of Taconite
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.520, -93.420

At least 5 balsam trees estimated to be 6 to 8 inches in diameter were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind, Koochiching

When: May 30, 6:32 PM CST to 6:34 PM CST
Where: Koochiching County, 0.92 mi W of Little Fork
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 48.400, -93.570

Trees were reported down near US Highway 71 and State Highway 65.

Thunderstorm Wind, Itasca

When: May 30, 6:32 PM CST to 6:34 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 2.87 mi WSW of Bear River
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.770, -93.130

Photos were received showing several trees that were uprooted or broken with tree debris scattered over the roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pine

When: May 30, 6:38 PM CST to 6:41 PM CST
Where: Pine County, 3.74 mi NNE of Pokegama
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $25,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 45.870, -93.040

Several large trees were down with one landing on a camper and another that was 16 to 18 inches in diameter that fell onto a house causing significant damage to the roof on the north side of Pokegama Lake.

Thunderstorm Wind, Itasca

When: May 30, 6:40 PM CST to 6:42 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, Togo
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.820, -93.170

Trees were downed onto power lines along Highway 1.

Thunderstorm Wind, Itasca

When: May 30, 6:40 PM CST to 6:43 PM CST
Where: Itasca County, 1.55 mi WSW of Bear River
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.770, -93.100

Photos were received showing numerous medium to large trees snapped at the base.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pine

When: May 30, 6:42 PM CST to 6:45 PM CST
Where: Pine County, 0.48 mi E of Pine City
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 45.830, -92.970

Multiple trees were reported down in the Pine City area.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 30, 6:42 PM CST to 6:44 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 2.32 mi E of Bear River
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 47.780, -93.020

Multiple trees were down along Highways 22 and 5.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pine

When: May 30, 6:44 PM CST to 6:46 PM CST
Where: Pine County, 1.18 mi SE of Beroun
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 45.910, -92.950

Multiple trees were reported down near Beroun.

Thunderstorm Wind, Koochiching

When: May 30, 6:45 PM CST to 6:48 PM CST
Where: Koochiching County, 0.83 mi SSW of International Falls
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 48.590, -93.410

A large pine tree was down in International Falls.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 30, 6:45 PM CST to 6:47 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 0.47 mi E of Side Lake
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 47.670, -93.020

Several trees were down with several onto power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pine

When: May 30, 6:50 PM CST to 6:52 PM CST
Where: Pine County, Hinckley
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue
Coordinates: 46.020, -92.930

Widespread trees and power lines down in Hinckley.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pine

When: May 30, 6:50 PM CST to 6:52 PM CST
Where: Pine County, 0.69 mi S of Hinckley
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.010, -92.930

Wind damage and downed trees at the Holiday gas station in Hinckley. This was near the start of the tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pine

When: May 30, 6:50 PM CST to 6:52 PM CST
Where: Pine County, 4.84 mi W of Groningen
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.140, -93.020

A 15 inch diameter tree was snapped about halfway up.

Tornado, Pine

When: May 30, 6:50 PM CST to 6:54 PM CST
Where: Pine County, 0.56 mi S of Hinckley to 1.42 mi S of Friesland
Rating: EF1
Path length: 3.3 mi
Path width: 300 yd
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey
Coordinates: 46.012, -92.930

Damage sustained to a fast food restaurant in Hinckley, including broken windows, a damaged rooftop HVAC unit, and evidence of metal flashing damage, is believed to be the beginning of a tornado that then tracked across Interstate 35 in a north-northwest direction, crossing the railroad tracks near 7th St NE. The majority of the damage was trees uprooted with several snapped along the way. Aerial imagery provided by the Pine County Sheriff’s Department shows fairly weak but convergent tree fall between I-35 and near Highway 61 and Owl Drive between a distinct intensification where the treefall becomes much more extensive and a metal roof section was lifted off a local business. The tornado then tracked across Highway 61 and traversed north causing mainly tree damage with at least one home losing some roof shingles. The end of the tornado path is estimated due to the track moving into a much less wooded wetland area. NWS Duluth sincerely appreciates the drone imagery provided by the Pine County Sheriff’s Office to aid in the assessment of this storm damage. Peak winds were estimated to be 95 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pine

When: May 30, 6:52 PM CST to 6:54 PM CST
Where: Pine County, 0.84 mi NE of Hinckley
Measured: 60 kt (69 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.030, -92.920

Trees were down just north of Hinckley on I-35.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pine

When: May 30, 6:52 PM CST to 6:54 PM CST
Where: Pine County, 0.84 mi NW of Cloverdale
Measured: 55 kt (63 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $15,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.030, -92.740

A 28 foot camper was lifted off its foundation and destroyed. Many trees were also snapped due to the strong winds.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pine

When: May 30, 6:52 PM CST to 6:54 PM CST
Where: Pine County, 2.76 mi S of Bruno
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Property damage: $5,000
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.240, -92.670

Photos were received showing numerous large trees uprooted and causing damage to outbuildings.

Thunderstorm Wind, Pine

When: May 30, 6:55 PM CST to 6:57 PM CST
Where: Pine County, 0.48 mi E of Sandstone
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.130, -92.860

A photo was received showing numerous uprooted trees and several downed power lines.

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 30, 7:00 PM CST to 7:02 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, Orr
Measured: 1.5 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 48.050, -92.830

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 30, 7:00 PM CST to 7:02 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 0.69 mi S of Linden Grove
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 47.860, -92.870

Multiple trees were reported down with several on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 30, 7:00 PM CST to 7:02 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 2.86 mi ENE of Orr
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: COOP Observer
Coordinates: 48.060, -92.770

A swath of trees about 30 yards across was reported down through the woods along Highway 23. The observer reports it looks like someone took a huge mower to the forest.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 30, 7:00 PM CST to 7:03 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 3.1 mi ENE of Haley
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 47.940, -92.670

A photo was received showing a tree down along with a few larger branches about 4 inches in diameter down as well.

Hail, St. Louis

When: May 30, 7:09 PM CST to 7:11 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 1.46 mi NNE of Orr
Measured: 1 in hail
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 48.070, -92.820

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 30, 7:16 PM CST to 7:18 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 0.46 mi E of Cook
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 47.850, -92.690

Three power poles were snapped near Cook along with several trees down on power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 30, 7:20 PM CST to 7:23 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 3.7 mi E of Haley
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 47.920, -92.650

A tree was downed onto a power line.

Thunderstorm Wind, Carlton

When: May 30, 7:29 PM CST to 7:33 PM CST
Where: Carlton County, 2.03 mi WSW of Holyoke
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Public
Coordinates: 46.460, -92.420

A few tree limbs were broken.

Thunderstorm Wind, St. Louis

When: May 30, 8:10 PM CST to 8:12 PM CST
Where: St. Louis County, 2.5 mi NW of Babbitt
Measured: 50 kt (58 mph) estimated gust
Reported by: Law Enforcement
Coordinates: 47.710, -91.950

Trees were reported down over the roadway.

What these are

Hail: Hail three-quarters of an inch or larger, or smaller hail that caused damage, filed with the largest stone measured.
Thunderstorm Wind: Winds from a thunderstorm of 50 knots (58 mph) or more, or lower winds that caused damage or casualties. Measured gusts are marked MG, estimated EG.
Tornado: A violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground and extending from a thunderstorm, filed with its path, width and Fujita or Enhanced Fujita rating from the damage survey.

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Sources

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