Thunderstorm Wind — Otter Tail, Minnesota

2024-07-30 · near French, Otter Tail, Minnesota

Event narrative

Public report and picture of flattened corn as a result of thunderstorm wind gusts near French Minnesota. Time estimated from radar.

Wider weather episode

Strong to severe thunderstorms worked their way east from western North Dakota in the early morning hours of July 30th. Main hazards were large hail and wind damage in lakes country Minnesota.

View location on OpenStreetMap → (46.2900, -96.1900)

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1204793. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.