Thunderstorm Wind in Pope County, Minnesota

Thunderstorm Wind June 2, 2025 · Pope County, Minnesota

60 mph

Estimated gust (52 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Thunderstorm winds estimated at 60 mph downed several trees, including one on a trailer near the town of Villard.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Villard (45.7100, -95.2800).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1274663. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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