Hail in Swift County, Minnesota

Hail July 15, 2024 · Swift County, Minnesota

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Hail diameter

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

The wider storm

A cluster of strong thunderstorms across southwestern MN was located on the eastern periphery of an unstable air mass. A subtle shortwave over the northern plains and a strong low-level jet supported a large hail and damaging wind threat. Strong 60-80 mph winds brought down trees and power lines across Kandiyohi, Chippewa, Renville Counties, including overturning a semi in Hwy 29. A brief tornado occurred north of Clara City. Quarter to Golf Ball sized hail was also reported with these thunderstorms.

Began near Kerkhoven (45.1900, -95.3200).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF0 Chippewa County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1204677. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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