Thunderstorm Wind — Mcleod, Minnesota

2025-06-12 · near Hutchinson, Mcleod, Minnesota

75 MG

Magnitude

Event narrative

Numerous large trees and power lines down across Hutchinson. Winds speeds estimated to be between 80 to 85 mph based off of a measured wind gust for the Hutchinson Airport AWOS.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms developed across southern and central Minnesota during the early evening on Thursday, June 12. There was a report of hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter in Watonwan County, but the most notable storm formed over northeastern McLeod County and produced an 86 mph gust at Hutchinson Airport. The isolated winds were likely due to a downburst which did down several trees and powerlines in Hutchinson.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1275446. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.