Thunderstorm Wind in McLeod County, Minnesota

Thunderstorm Wind June 12, 2025 · McLeod County, Minnesota

86 mph

Measured gust (75 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Hutchinson (44.8900, -94.3700).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1275446. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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