Thunderstorm Wind in Big Stone County, Minnesota

Thunderstorm Wind June 4, 2026 · Big Stone County, Minnesota

58 mph

Measured gust (50 kt)

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

The wider storm

A storm moving over Ortonville on the evening of June 4 produced large hail and strong winds. The Automated Weather Observing System at Ortonville municipal airport recorded a peak wind gust of 58 mph, while a resident adjacent to the airport property observed hail to the size of golf-balls. The storm produced additional quarter-sized hail as it continued eastward.

Began near Ortonville Arpt (45.3000, -96.4200).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1329335. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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