Thunderstorm Wind — Aitkin, Minnesota

2025-07-22 · near Minnewawa, Aitkin, Minnesota

Event narrative

A large tree was blown over onto a camper at the Eagle Point Campground on Big Sandy Lake.

Wider weather episode

A few thunderstorms moved through the Brainerd Lakes area into Aitkin and St. Louis counties during the afternoon hours of the 22nd in association with a warm front moving through the region. A few of the storms produced wind damage to trees in the area and heavy rainfall led to ponding water on an area golf course.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280511. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.