Thunderstorm Wind — Becker, Minnesota

2022-05-30 · near Detroit Lakes, Becker, Minnesota

Event narrative

Multiple trees blown down. Some trees have fallen on power lines. Shingles were torn of the roof of a house.

Wider weather episode

A potent low-pressure system impacted the region during the afternoon and evening hours of May 30th. A larger scale Derecho tracked from far southeastern South Dakota, through much of western through northcentral Minnesota. Widespread damage was reported from damaging winds, and tornadoes. Hail up to 1.5 inches was reported as well.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1034170. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.