Thunderstorm Wind — Stevens, Minnesota

2025-06-02 · near Morris, Stevens, Minnesota

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 70 mph snapped two power poles along Highway 9. Young corn stalks were also damaged. Damage to more power poles, trees and some outbuildings continued across much of northeastern Stevens County.

Wider weather episode

A line of storms produced widespread wind damage and isolated hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter during the afternoon and early evening of Monday, June 2nd. Much of the damage came from downed trees or power lines. The highest measured wind gust was recorded by a MNDOT RWIS site along Highway 9 east of Benson at 78 mph.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1274654. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.