Thunderstorm Wind — Big Stone, Minnesota

2025-07-13 · near Barry, Big Stone, Minnesota

Event narrative

A trained spotter reported a 61 mph wind gust from a rooftop anemometer at the intersection of MN-28 and Big Stone County Road 59. Nearby crop damage was also reported.

Wider weather episode

A thunderstorm produced high winds and wind related damage to trees and crops west of the town of Barry. A peak wind gust of 61 mph was measured by a roof top anemometer 2 miles north northwest of Barry. Multiple large limbs were observed broken while several smaller trees were snapped just off the ground.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1263124. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.