Heavy Rain — Kandiyohi, Minnesota

2025-06-12 · near Raymond, Kandiyohi, Minnesota

Event narrative

Report of damage to several roads and many basements with water and sewage. Impacts from heavy rain were mainly across the southern half of Kandiyohi County, including a Trailer Park in the town of Raymond.

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 1277899. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.