Thunderstorm Wind — Cass, Minnesota

2025-07-23 · near Brevik, Cass, Minnesota

Event narrative

A dozen large trees down on Highway 200 blocking at least one lane. One tree was down on Highway 8 just north of Highway 200.

Wider weather episode

Severe storms moved across northeastern Minnesota the morning of the 23rd ahead of a cold front. Storms began in Cass County where they produced tree damage and a measured gust of 64 mph in Walker. As they moved to the northeast, they lost their strength, but became heavy rain producers which led to some minor flooding in the city of Ely during the late morning hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280758. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.