Thunderstorm Wind — Meeker, Minnesota

2001-06-11 · near Grove City, Meeker, Minnesota

$10.0M

Property damage

80 E

Magnitude

Event narrative

The storm complex moved into Meeker County, producing a 4 to 5 mile wide swath of damage from northwest to southeast across the county. The most severe damage was in Grove City and Litchfield. The Grove City High School auditorium roof collapsed, and light towers and other structures were destroyed at the Grove City race track. Hundreds of trees were toppled in Litchfield, many onto homes and vehicles. Dozens of barns, grain bins, and outbuildings sustained damage across the county. Homes were pummeled by wind-driven hail. Damage amount listed is for all events in Meeker County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5254870. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.