Hail — Rice, Minnesota

2006-08-24 · near Northfield, Rice, Minnesota

Event narrative

Hundreds and possibly thousands of vehicles damaged; many had to be totaled. Significant damage to many buildings and houses. Two car dealerships lost their entire inventory. Buildings on the St. Olaf college campus suffered roof and window damage. Approximately 17,000 acres of crops destroyed in Rice County. Unofficial reports of softball size hail. Damage total includes all storm reports from August 24 in Rice County.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5532982. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.