Thunderstorm Wind — Watonwan, Minnesota

2025-07-07 · near Godahl, Watonwan, Minnesota

Event narrative

Tree fell on a power line, taking out power in Godahl.

Wider weather episode

A line of storms intensified during the early evening as it traveled southeast along the Minnesota River Valley in south-central Minnesota. The storms were initially more pulse-like, but a locally enhanced wind threat developed thanks to the formation of a rear inflow jet.

Areas of reported damage came out of Brown and Watonwan counties, with several trees and branches being snapped or knocked down. The line weakened as it progress into Blue Earth county.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1285860. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.