Severe storms raked parts of Minnesota with the heaviest storms in Iowa.
The Twin Cities saw heavy downpours, lots of lightning and thunder, and gusty winds over 60 mph locally. Scattered tree damage and power outages are reported.
10:45 PM Update: The line of storms continues to move southeast late this evening, producing wind gusts up to 70 mph and isolated large hail. Rain may continue behind the line, but the severe threat will be over. #mnwx#wiwxpic.twitter.com/iLZqCs0MTX
— NWS Twin Cities (@NWSTwinCities) July 29, 2025
Here are some select storm reports.
- 2 SSW Hutchinson [Mcleod Co, MN] AWOS reports Tstm Wnd Gst of M60 MPH at 28 Jul, 9:09 PM CDT — Hutchinson airport.
- Mayer [Carver Co, MN] Trained Spotter reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 28 Jul, 9:29 PM CDT — 12 inch diameter tree snapped at the base.
- 1 W Dellwood [Ramsey Co, MN] Amateur Radio reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 28 Jul, 9:40 PM CDT — Two trees down on the north side of White Bear Lake.
- 3 ENE Richfield [Hennepin Co, MN] ASOS reports Tstm Wnd Gst of M60 MPH at 28 Jul, 9:47 PM CDT — Measured at MSP Airport.
- 1 W South St. Paul [Dakota Co, MN] Amateur Radio reports Tstm Wnd Dmg at 28 Jul, 9:50 PM CDT — Tree down on Southview Blvd near Hwy 52.
- 3 NNW New Prague [Scott Co, MN] Mesonet reports Tstm Wnd Gst of E61 MPH at 28 Jul, 9:56 PM CDT — Measured by Scott County mesonet.
The well advertised derecho is still to be determined depending on path length for the storms. But derecho level winds slammed South Dakota and northwest Iowa…