Thunderstorm Wind in Big Stone County, Minnesota

Thunderstorm Wind May 15, 2025 · Big Stone County, Minnesota

61 mph

Measured gust (53 kt)

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

The wider storm

A line of storms would go on to produce strong winds in west central Minnesota during the early morning hours of May 15th. A peak wind gust of 61 mph was recorded by the Minnesota Department of Transportation station along US Highway 73, 4 miles southeast of Ortonville.

Began near Ortonville Arpt (45.2700, -96.3900).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1249232. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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