Thunderstorm Wind in Brown County, Minnesota

Thunderstorm Wind July 7, 2025 · Brown County, Minnesota

70 mph

Estimated gust (61 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Thunderstorm wind gust estimated at 70 mph blew over 6 trees on a wind break at a farm on 220th Ave.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Godahl (44.1300, -94.6200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1285866. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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