Hail Map for Brainerd, MN

Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Brainerd, MN

Date / Time	Report Details
9/5/2023 4:45 PM CDT	At 445 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merrifield, or near brainerd, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, merrifield around 450 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include nisswa, ironton, crosby, cuyuna, breezy point, fifty lakes and emily. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/5/2023 4:34 PM CDT	At 434 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over brainerd, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, merrifield around 450 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include nisswa, ironton, crosby, cuyuna, breezy point and fifty lakes. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/5/2023 4:25 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 6.1 miles NE of Brainerd, MN
8/11/2023 2:11 PM CDT	One oak tree snapped that was at least 12 inches in diameter. a pine tree was also severely pushed to one side with some trees also pushed that direction in the are in crow wing county MN, 10.5 miles NNW of Brainerd, MN
8/11/2023 2:09 PM CDT	Few branches down tho not big and pea size hail reporte in crow wing county MN, 12.1 miles NW of Brainerd, MN
8/11/2023 2:02 PM CDT	At 201 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near saint mathias, or 7 miles south of brainerd, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, south long lake around 205 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include upper south long lake. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/11/2023 1:47 PM CDT	At 146 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pillager, or 10 miles west of brainerd, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, saint mathias around 200 pm cdt. south long lake around 205 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include upper south long lake. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/9/2023 6:53 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 5.9 miles SE of Brainerd, MN
7/9/2023 6:43 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 7.2 miles SE of Brainerd, MN, photos of spikey hail. longest axis along the spikes was 1.25 inches with a semi minor axis of about penny size.
7/23/2022 10:43 AM CDT	Storm damage reported in crow wing county MN, 4.3 miles SW of Brainerd, MN
6/24/2022 11:15 PM CDT	At 1115 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of leech lake, to woman lake, to near pine river, to near poplar, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, longville and woman lake around 1120 pm cdt. wabedo around 1125 pm cdt. crosslake, fifty lakes and gull lake around 1135 pm cdt. pequot lakes and nisswa around 1140 pm cdt. breezy point, emily and merrifield around 1145 pm cdt. outing around 1150 pm cdt. swatara around 1155 pm cdt. crosby, hill city and ironton around 1200 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include lake roosevelt, waukenabo, legionville, lower hay lake, pheasant lake, cedar lake, north long lake, lake ada, riverton and cuyuna country state park.
6/24/2022 11:04 PM CDT	At 1104 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near walker, to near hackensack, to 7 miles northeast of poplar, to 8 miles north of staples airport, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, pine river and woman lake around 1115 pm cdt. wabedo and longville around 1120 pm cdt. pequot lakes, crosslake and nisswa around 1125 pm cdt. breezy point, fifty lakes and gull lake around 1130 pm cdt. baxter, emily and outing around 1135 pm cdt. brainerd, crosby, cuyuna and merrifield around 1140 pm cdt. swatara and south long lake around 1145 pm cdt. hill city, ironton and upper south long lake around 1150 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include waukenabo, lower hay lake, pheasant lake, cedar lake, trommald, ten mile lake, lake shore, barrows, brevik and laura lake.
6/24/2022 10:56 PM CDT	At 1056 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from walker, to 6 miles west of hackensack, to 7 miles northwest of poplar, to 6 miles northeast of wadena, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, walker and poplar around 1100 pm cdt. hackensack and backus around 1105 pm cdt. pine river and woman lake around 1115 pm cdt. longville and leader around 1120 pm cdt. pequot lakes, wabedo and gull lake around 1125 pm cdt. breezy point, crosslake, nisswa and fifty lakes around 1130 pm cdt. pillager and merrifield around 1135 pm cdt. emily and outing around 1140 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include waukenabo, lower hay lake, pheasant lake, cedar lake, trommald, ten mile lake, lake shore, barrows, brevik and laura lake.
6/24/2022 10:41 PM CDT	At 1039 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of laporte, to near nevis, to near menahga, to near new york mills, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated. a wind gust of 61 mph was reported in park rapids at 1032 pm). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, walker around 1055 pm cdt. hackensack and poplar around 1100 pm cdt. backus around 1105 pm cdt. pine river and woman lake around 1115 pm cdt. wabedo, longville, leader and gull lake around 1120 pm cdt. pequot lakes, crosslake and nisswa around 1125 pm cdt. breezy point and fifty lakes around 1130 pm cdt. emily, pillager, outing and merrifield around 1135 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include waukenabo, lower hay lake, pheasant lake, cedar lake, trommald, ten mile lake, lake shore, barrows, brevik and laura lake.
6/24/2022 10:26 PM CDT	At 1025 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lake george, to near park rapids, to 6 miles west of menahga, to perham, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, walker around 1050 pm cdt. hackensack around 1055 pm cdt. poplar around 1100 pm cdt. backus and leader around 1105 pm cdt. longville and woman lake around 1110 pm cdt. pine river and wabedo around 1115 pm cdt. pequot lakes and gull lake around 1120 pm cdt. breezy point, crosslake, nisswa and fifty lakes around 1125 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include waukenabo, lower hay lake, pheasant lake, cedar lake, trommald, ten mile lake, lake shore, barrows, brevik and laura lake.
6/23/2022 8:45 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 7.4 miles NNW of Brainerd, MN
6/23/2022 8:44 PM CDT	At 844 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fort ripley, or 14 miles north of little falls, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
6/23/2022 8:02 PM CDT	Hen Egg sized hail reported 8.3 miles NNE of Brainerd, MN, report received via facebook. pictures and video show hail sizes measured up to 2 inches in diameter.
6/23/2022 7:50 PM CDT	Hen Egg sized hail reported 6.6 miles NE of Brainerd, MN, report via social media with photo.
6/23/2022 7:46 PM CDT	At 746 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near baxter, or 7 miles southwest of brainerd, moving east at 10 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, baxter around 800 pm cdt. saint mathias around 805 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include brainerd. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/23/2022 7:39 PM CDT	At 739 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over baxter, or near brainerd, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, baxter, sylvan, east gull lake, crow wing state park, and barrows. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/23/2022 7:20 PM CDT	Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 7 ese brainerd. large tree snapped roughly 5 feet up from base. report with phot in crow wing county MN, 7.5 miles NW of Brainerd, MN
6/23/2022 7:20 PM CDT	Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 7 ese brainerd. large tree snapped roughly 5 feet up from base. report with phot in crow wing county MN, 7.5 miles NW of Brainerd, MN
6/23/2022 7:16 PM CDT	At 716 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pillager, or 12 miles west of brainerd, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/23/2022 7:00 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 8.2 miles NW of Brainerd, MN, report via social media with photo.
6/23/2022 6:58 PM CDT	At 658 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over south long lake, or near brainerd, moving east at 15 mph (public). Hazards include two inch hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. locations impacted include, upper south long lake, deerwood and garrison. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
6/23/2022 6:44 PM CDT	At 644 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near saint mathias, or near brainerd, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. this severe thunderstorm will be near, brainerd around 700 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include south long lake, upper south long lake and garrison. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
6/23/2022 6:40 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 1.8 miles NNE of Brainerd, MN
6/23/2022 6:39 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1 miles NNE of Brainerd, MN, report from mping: quarter (1.00 in.).
6/23/2022 6:29 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.7 miles SW of Brainerd, MN, report via social media with measurement picture.
6/23/2022 6:27 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.5 miles E of Brainerd, MN
6/23/2022 6:20 PM CDT	At 619 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merrifield, or near brainerd, moving east at 25 mph (public). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, ironton, crosby and cuyuna. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/23/2022 6:10 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 1.5 miles E of Brainerd, MN
6/23/2022 6:06 PM CDT	At 606 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near gull lake, or near brainerd, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, brainerd around 615 pm cdt. merrifield around 620 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include ironton, crosby and cuyuna. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/23/2022 5:59 PM CDT	At 559 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pillager, or 13 miles southwest of brainerd, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/20/2022 8:07 PM CDT	At 805 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near merrifield, or 7 miles northeast of brainerd, moving northeast at 45 mph. around 8 pm cdt, a trained spotter in baxter has reported trees down, along with a measured wind gust of 70 mph in brainerd (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. this severe storm will be near, crosby, ironton and deerwood around 815 pm cdt. cuyuna around 820 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include sylvan, legionville, wolford, cedar lake, north long lake, riverton, crow wing state park, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake and lake hubert. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
6/20/2022 8:01 PM CDT	Oak tree broken about 20 ft agl. diameter approx 6 inches at the break. power ou in crow wing county MN, 2.6 miles S of Brainerd, MN
6/20/2022 8:00 PM CDT	At 758 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over brainerd, moving northeast at 50 mph. at 756 pm cdt, a trained spotter south of brainerd was reporting power flashes and dumpsters being blown around (trained weather spotters). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, merrifield around 805 pm cdt. crosby, ironton and deerwood around 815 pm cdt. cuyuna around 820 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include sylvan, legionville, wolford, cedar lake, north long lake, riverton, crow wing state park, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake and lake hubert. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/20/2022 7:57 PM CDT	Branches down... tree broken... signs blown off building. spotter also reported 70 mph wind gus in crow wing county MN, 2 miles SSW of Brainerd, MN
6/20/2022 7:55 PM CDT	Trees and tree branches snapped and covering a road in brainerd. unknown size of trees or tree branches. location approximate. time estimated by radar. report received in crow wing county MN, 0.9 miles N of Brainerd, MN
6/20/2022 7:54 PM CDT	Several large pine trees blown ove in crow wing county MN, 3.1 miles NNE of Brainerd, MN
6/20/2022 7:40 PM CDT	At 740 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fort ripley, or 13 miles north of little falls, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, saint mathias around 750 pm cdt. baxter around 800 pm cdt. brainerd, south long lake and upper south long lake around 805 pm cdt. merrifield around 810 pm cdt. crosby, ironton and deerwood around 820 pm cdt. cuyuna around 825 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include sylvan, legionville, wolford, cedar lake, north long lake, riverton, crow wing state park, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake and lake hubert. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 50 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/20/2022 7:56 AM CDT	7 inch tree branches broken. shingles ripped off hous in crow wing county MN, 0.6 miles ENE of Brainerd, MN
5/30/2022 6:12 PM CDT	At 611 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woman lake, to near upper south long lake, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated. at 602 pm several trees down near breezy point). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, woman lake around 615 pm cdt. wabedo and longville around 620 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include crosby, deerwood, cuyuna, boy river and aitkin.
5/30/2022 6:02 PM CDT	Tree down on vehicle. report relayed by social media via a law enforcement scanne in crow wing county MN, 7.6 miles SSE of Brainerd, MN
5/30/2022 6:00 PM CDT	At 559 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near backus, to near saint mathias, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated. at 555 pm tree damage was reported in lake shore). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, wabedo and woman lake around 615 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include ironton, longville, crosby, deerwood, cuyuna, aitkin and boy river.
5/30/2022 5:55 PM CDT	At 555 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from backus, to saint mathias, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, backus around 600 pm cdt. upper south long lake around 610 pm cdt. wabedo, longville and woman lake around 615 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include crosby, ironton, deerwood, cuyuna, aitkin and boy river.
5/30/2022 5:26 AM CDT	Photo sent in via social media showing a white pine tree snapped near the base of the trun in crow wing county MN, 4.2 miles SW of Brainerd, MN
5/30/2022 5:15 AM CDT	Photo sent in via social media of an oak tree that was blown over near south long lak in crow wing county MN, 8.2 miles NW of Brainerd, MN
5/30/2022 5:05 AM CDT	At 505 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near motley, to 7 miles southeast of south long lake, to near bock, moving northeast at 75 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, upper south long lake and south long lake around 510 am cdt. garrison around 515 am cdt. deerwood around 520 am cdt. pequot lakes and pine river around 525 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include aitkin, mcgrath, wabedo, palisade, woman lake and longville. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
5/12/2022 8:32 PM CDT	At 832 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near backus, to near deerwood, to near milaca, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, deerwood, aitkin, wabedo, woman lake, longville, palisade, boy river, leech lake, big sandy lake, libby, zemple, ball club, days high landing, deer river and jacobson.
5/12/2022 8:15 PM CDT	Photo from the brainerd dispatch of a tree down across the road... nearly landing on a parked ca in crow wing county MN, 1.1 miles WSW of Brainerd, MN
5/12/2022 8:14 PM CDT	Brainard aso in crow wing county MN, 3.8 miles SW of Brainerd, MN
5/12/2022 8:14 PM CDT	Brainard aso in crow wing county MN, 3.5 miles SW of Brainerd, MN
5/12/2022 8:12 PM CDT	Several trees were downed by the winds near the north memorial ambulance station in brainerd. time estimated by rada in crow wing county MN, 1.5 miles E of Brainerd, MN
5/12/2022 8:09 PM CDT	At 809 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near poplar, to 7 miles southeast of saint mathias, to near clear lake, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, south long lake around 815 pm cdt. upper south long lake around 820 pm cdt. garrison around 825 pm cdt. Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include deerwood, backus, hackensack, aitkin, wabedo, woman lake, longville and leech lake.
5/12/2022 7:39 PM CDT	At 739 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near bertha, to grey eagle, to near litchfield, moving northeast at 80 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
5/12/2022 7:06 PM CDT	Eight trees downed between reporters location and next door neighbor on red sand lake. trees fell over a period of 5 minutes at the onset of the stor in crow wing county MN, 4.4 miles E of Brainerd, MN
5/12/2022 3:19 PM CDT	At 318 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near meadowlands, to 7 miles northeast of leader, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, meadowlands around 325 pm cdt. pequot lakes, nisswa and pine river around 335 pm cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include canyon, breezy point, crosslake, cotton, fifty lakes, emily and outing. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
9/16/2021 6:03 PM CDT	At 603 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near upper south long lake, or near brainerd, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. this severe thunderstorm will be near, crosby and ironton around 615 pm cdt. deerwood and cuyuna around 620 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include aitkin. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
8/14/2020 2:02 AM CDT	At 201 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near longville, to near breezy point, to near pillager, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, breezy point, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, emily, pillager, fifty lakes, remer, wabedo, backus, poplar, longville, boy river, outing, gull lake, leader, and merrifield.
8/14/2020 1:52 AM CDT	At 151 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woman lake, to near pequot lakes, to near pillager, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, breezy point, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, emily, pillager, fifty lakes, remer, wabedo, hackensack, backus, poplar, longville, boy river, outing, gull lake, and leader.
8/14/2020 1:32 AM CDT	At 132 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hackensack, to 6 miles northeast of poplar, to staples, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, walker, baxter, breezy point, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, emily, pillager, fifty lakes, remer, wabedo, hackensack, backus, poplar, longville, boy river, outing, and leech lake.
8/14/2020 1:11 AM CDT	At 111 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near nevis, to 6 miles south of huntersville, to near hewitt, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/17/2020 10:35 PM CDT	At 1034 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of remer, to near hill city, to near swatara, to 6 miles north of cuyuna, to near pillager, moving east at 30 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. Locations impacted include, brainerd, grand rapids, big sandy lake, mille lacs lake, baxter, cohasset, crosby, breezy point, aitkin, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, coleraine, emily, swan river, hill city, ironton, deerwood, pillager, and fifty lakes.
7/17/2020 10:09 PM CDT	At 1008 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near boy river, to near remer, to near outing, to breezy point, to near staples, moving east at 30 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
7/17/2020 9:56 PM CDT	At 956 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near leader, or 17 miles northwest of brainerd, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, pequot lakes, nisswa, pillager, poplar, leader, gull lake, merrifield, sylvan, lake shore, east gull lake, riverton, trommald, woodrow, legionville, north long lake, crow wing state park, lake hubert, and barrows.
7/17/2020 9:26 PM CDT	At 926 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of poplar, or 33 miles west of brainerd, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
7/8/2020 8:23 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central crow wing county will expire at 830 pm cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with these thunderstorms. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for north central and east central minnesota.
7/8/2020 8:09 PM CDT	At 809 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from baxter, to near deerwood, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, crosby, nisswa, ironton, deerwood, cuyuna, garrison, upper south long lake, south long lake, merrifield, bay lake, wolford, riverton, trommald, woodrow, legionville, north long lake, cuyuna country state park, and barrows.
7/8/2020 7:44 PM CDT	At 744 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near brainerd, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/8/2020 7:35 PM CDT	At 735 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pillager, to brainerd, moving east at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, crosby, nisswa, ironton, deerwood, pillager, cuyuna, gull lake, merrifield, sylvan, lake shore, east gull lake, riverton, trommald, woodrow, legionville, north long lake, crow wing state park, and cuyuna country state park.
7/8/2020 7:34 PM CDT	At 733 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over brainerd, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and half dollar size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern crow wing county, including the following locations, barrows, legionville, north long lake and crow wing state park.
7/8/2020 7:23 PM CDT	At 723 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over baxter, or near brainerd, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and ping pong ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, brainerd around 745 pm cdt. merrifield around 755 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include barrows, legionville, north long lake and crow wing state park.
7/8/2020 7:07 PM CDT	At 658 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of motley, to near pillager, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/8/2020 7:04 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 8.2 miles NW of Brainerd, MN
7/8/2020 6:58 PM CDT	At 658 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of motley, to near pillager, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/8/2020 6:50 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 7.5 miles NW of Brainerd, MN
7/8/2020 6:30 AM CDT	At 629 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near backus, to gull lake, to near camp ripley, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, crosby, breezy point, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, ironton, deerwood, pillager, fifty lakes, cuyuna, fort ripley, upper south long lake, gull lake, leader, south long lake, merrifield, and saint mathias.
7/8/2020 6:14 AM CDT	At 614 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of backus, to 6 miles west of gull lake, to near randall, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/1/2020 10:24 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 16.2 miles NW of Brainerd, MN
6/1/2020 10:18 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 13.3 miles NW of Brainerd, MN, time estimated by radar.
4/7/2020 4:51 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern cass county will expire at 500 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
4/7/2020 4:40 AM CDT	At 438 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near baxter, or near brainerd, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, upper south long lake, south long lake, saint mathias, sylvan, east gull lake, st. Mathias, riverton, woodrow, crow wing state park, lennox, barrows, and shephard.
4/7/2020 4:15 AM CDT	At 413 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near staples airport, or 31 miles west of brainerd, moving east at 35 mph. another strong storm was located near motley and moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/5/2019 8:05 AM CDT	At 805 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of leader, or 20 miles northwest of brainerd, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, breezy point, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, poplar, gull lake, merrifield, lake shore, east gull lake, mission, jenkins, legionville, lower hay lake, north long lake, upper mission lake, lake hubert, lower whitefish lake, edward lake, and lower mission lake.
9/5/2019 7:48 AM CDT	At 748 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near poplar, or 32 miles south of walker, moving east at 55 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/20/2019 7:14 AM CDT	At 714 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near saint mathias, or 11 miles south of brainerd, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, baxter, garrison, fort ripley, upper south long lake, south long lake, merrifield, saint mathias, st. Mathias, camp lake, riverton, woodrow, legionville, crow wing state park, lennox, barrows, pine center, shephard, and erskin lake.
8/20/2019 6:53 AM CDT	The national weather service in duluth mn has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southwestern aitkin county in east central minnesota. southern cass county in north central minnesota. southern crow wing county in east central minnesota. Until 730 am cdt.
8/20/2019 6:39 AM CDT	At 639 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pequot lakes, or 19 miles northwest of brainerd, moving southeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, crosby, breezy point, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, ironton, pillager, poplar, fort ripley, leader, gull lake, merrifield, saint mathias, sylvan, lake shore, east gull lake, and mission.
8/20/2019 6:27 AM CDT	The national weather service in duluth mn has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for. southwestern cass county in north central minnesota. northwestern crow wing county in east central minnesota. until 700 am cdt. At 626 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near poplar, or.
7/14/2019 7:10 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southeastern crow wing county will expire at 715 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however heavy rain is still possible with additional thunderstorms this evening and flooding is possible. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for east central minnesota. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service duluth mn.
7/14/2019 6:55 PM CDT	At 655 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near merrifield, or near brainerd, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, crosby, ironton, deerwood, cuyuna, upper south long lake, merrifield, bay lake, riverton, trommald, woodrow, and cuyuna country state park.
7/14/2019 6:38 PM CDT	At 638 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near brainerd, moving east at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
9/14/2018 8:20 PM CDT	At 820 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ironton, or 11 miles northeast of brainerd, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. Locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, crosby, aitkin, ironton, deerwood, cuyuna, garrison, cedar lake, bay lake, wolford, riverton, trommald, woodrow, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, farm island lake, and lower mission lake.
9/14/2018 8:03 PM CDT	At 803 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merrifield, or 9 miles north of brainerd, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include half dollar size hail. damage to vehicles is expected
9/2/2018 7:11 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southwestern aitkin and crow wing counties will expire at 715 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and small hail are still possible with these thunderstorms.
9/2/2018 6:47 AM CDT	At 646 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pine river, to near brainerd, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/31/2018 6:09 PM CDT	At 609 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of backus, to near leader, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/3/2018 11:53 AM CDT	At 1153 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near leader, or 19 miles west of brainerd, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, nisswa, gull lake, merrifield, lake shore, east gull lake, legionville, north long lake, lake hubert, edward lake, casino, barrows, and lower mission lake.
8/3/2018 11:33 AM CDT	At 1133 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over baxter, or near brainerd, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, gull lake, sylvan, east gull lake, barrows, and crow wing state park.
8/3/2018 11:32 AM CDT	At 1131 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near leader, or 29 miles west of brainerd, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
8/3/2018 11:09 AM CDT	At 1108 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over pillager, or 15 miles west of brainerd, moving east at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/12/2018 3:03 AM CDT	At 303 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of tamarack, to near deerwood, to near pillager, moving southeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, big sandy lake, baxter, crosby, aitkin, nisswa, ironton, deerwood, pillager, mcgregor, malmo, cuyuna, garrison, kettle river, tamarack, fort ripley, upper south long lake, gull lake, and south long lake.
7/12/2018 2:41 AM CDT	At 240 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near palisade, to near deerwood, to 6 miles south of leader, moving east at 25 mph. other strong storms were occurring ahead of this line (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/4/2018 7:41 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for cass and crow wing counties will expire at 745 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms.
7/4/2018 7:25 AM CDT	At 707 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from leech lake, to 7 miles south of motley, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, walker, baxter, crosby, breezy point, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, emily, ironton, deerwood, pillager, fifty lakes, remer, wabedo, cuyuna, hackensack, backus, and poplar.
7/4/2018 7:07 AM CDT	At 707 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from leech lake, to 7 miles south of motley, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, walker, baxter, crosby, breezy point, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, emily, ironton, deerwood, pillager, fifty lakes, remer, wabedo, cuyuna, hackensack, backus, and poplar.
7/4/2018 6:55 AM CDT	At 655 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near walker, to 8 miles southwest of motley, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
6/17/2018 1:34 PM CDT	At 134 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near deerwood, to near mille lacs lake, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, mille lacs lake, crosby, aitkin, ironton, deerwood, cuyuna, garrison, upper south long lake, south long lake, cedar lake, bay lake, wolford, wealthwood, riverton, trommald, woodrow, ripple lake, cuyuna country state park, glory, and farm island lake. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for east central minnesota.
6/17/2018 1:22 PM CDT	At 121 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near ironton, to near garrison, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, baxter, crosby, aitkin, ironton, deerwood, cuyuna, garrison, upper south long lake, south long lake, merrifield, cedar lake, bay lake, wolford, wealthwood, camp lake, riverton, trommald, and woodrow. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for east central minnesota.
6/17/2018 1:09 PM CDT	At 108 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near brainerd, to 6 miles south of south long lake, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
9/24/2017 4:37 PM CDT	At 437 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cuyuna, to near garrison, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, crosby, aitkin, crosslake, emily, ironton, deerwood, mcgregor, cuyuna, garrison, palisade, merrifield, upper south long lake, cedar lake, bay lake, mission, glen, wolford, and waukenabo.
9/24/2017 4:28 PM CDT	Numerous 6-8" tree branches down along with a few stripped pine trees. time estimated from rada in crow wing county MN, 3.6 miles NW of Brainerd, MN
9/24/2017 4:27 PM CDT	At 427 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near merrifield, to 6 miles southwest of garrison, moving northeast at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
9/22/2017 5:29 AM CDT	At 527 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over fort ripley, or 13 miles southwest of brainerd, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. a trained spotter in fort ripley reported hail slightly smaller than 1 inch in diameter at 525 am. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
9/22/2017 5:10 AM CDT	At 509 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of pine river, to near ironton, to 6 miles south of deerwood, to near vineland, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated. a 53 mph wind gust was recorded at the brainerd airport associated with these thunderstorms). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, crosby, breezy point, aitkin, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, emily, ironton, deerwood, fifty lakes, malmo, cuyuna, garrison, upper south long lake, gull lake, merrifield, and south long lake.
9/22/2017 4:58 AM CDT	At 457 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of leader, to near merrifield, to near upper south long lake, to 7 miles west of vineland, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, baxter, crosby, breezy point, aitkin, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, emily, ironton, deerwood, fifty lakes, malmo, cuyuna, garrison, upper south long lake, gull lake, and leader.
9/22/2017 4:48 AM CDT	At 448 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near motley, to baxter, to 8 miles south of south long lake, moving northeast at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
9/22/2017 4:43 AM CDT	At 442 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pillager, to near baxter, to near saint mathias, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, pillager, saint mathias, south long lake, gull lake, sylvan, east gull lake, st. Mathias, barrows, shephard, and crow wing state park.
9/22/2017 4:32 AM CDT	At 432 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles south of motley, to 8 miles west of fort ripley, to randall, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
9/20/2017 1:51 AM CDT	At 151 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from wabedo, to near cuyuna, to 7 miles west of vineland, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, baxter, crosby, breezy point, aitkin, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, emily, ironton, deerwood, fifty lakes, malmo, cuyuna, garrison, mcgrath, outing, upper south long lake, and south long lake.
9/20/2017 1:42 AM CDT	At 142 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of pine river, to near merrifield, to near lastrup, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, baxter, crosby, breezy point, aitkin, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, emily, ironton, deerwood, fifty lakes, malmo, cuyuna, backus, garrison, mcgrath, and fort ripley.
9/20/2017 1:34 AM CDT	At 134 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pine river, to brainerd, to near lastrup, moving northeast at 65 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, baxter, crosby, breezy point, aitkin, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, pine river, emily, ironton, deerwood, pillager, fifty lakes, malmo, cuyuna, backus, garrison, and mcgrath.
9/20/2017 1:21 AM CDT	At 119 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near staples airport, to fort ripley, to 10 miles southeast of pierz, moving northeast at 70 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated. several reports of severe wind gusts from observation sites have also been reported with this line of storms). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
9/4/2017 1:29 PM CDT	At 128 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near gull lake, or 14 miles northwest of brainerd, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, pillager around 140 pm cdt. brainerd, baxter and saint mathias around 145 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include lake shore, barrows, lennox, sylvan, casino, north long lake, st. Mathias, crow wing state park, and east gull lake.
9/4/2017 1:07 PM CDT	At 106 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near poplar, or 27 miles northwest of brainerd, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, leader around 115 pm cdt. gull lake around 130 pm cdt. pillager around 140 pm cdt. baxter and saint mathias around 145 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include lake shore, barrows, lennox, sylvan, casino, north long lake, st. Mathias, crow wing state park, and east gull lake.
8/18/2017 4:10 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for central crow wing county will expire at 415 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
8/18/2017 3:49 PM CDT	At 348 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near merrifield, to near brainerd, moving northeast at 15 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, crosby, breezy point, crosslake, ironton, deerwood, fifty lakes, cuyuna, merrifield, mission, wolford, riverton, trommald, woodrow, legionville, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, edward lake, and lower mission lake.
8/18/2017 3:43 PM CDT	At 343 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over merrifield, or 7 miles north of brainerd, moving northeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
7/21/2017 7:20 PM CDT	At 719 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over ironton, or 12 miles northeast of brainerd, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, deerwood around 730 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include legionville, lower hay lake, wolford, north long lake, little pine, riverton, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, lake hubert, and trommald.
7/21/2017 7:04 PM CDT	At 704 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over breezy point, or 16 miles north of brainerd, moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, merrifield around 715 pm cdt. cuyuna around 720 pm cdt. crosby and ironton around 725 pm cdt. deerwood around 730 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include legionville, lower hay lake, wolford, north long lake, little pine, riverton, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, lake hubert, and trommald.
7/21/2017 6:50 PM CDT	At 649 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pequot lakes, or 23 miles north of brainerd, moving southeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts, quarter size hail, and localized flooding is possible. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, crosslake and fifty lakes around 655 pm cdt. breezy point and nisswa around 700 pm cdt. merrifield around 715 pm cdt. brainerd, crosby, ironton and cuyuna around 720 pm cdt. deerwood around 725 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include lake roosevelt, legionville, lower hay lake, north long lake, lake ada, riverton, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, trommald, and lake shore.
7/17/2017 5:53 PM CDT	At 552 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of emily, to near garrison, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern crow wing county, including the following locations: barrows, wolford, riverton, cuyuna country state park, mission, upper mission lake, bay lake, lower mission lake, woodrow and trommald.
7/17/2017 5:42 PM CDT	At 541 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near emily, to near upper south long lake, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, deerwood around 545 pm cdt. garrison around 550 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include legionville, lower hay lake, wolford, north long lake, riverton, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, lake hubert, trommald, and barrows.
7/17/2017 5:34 PM CDT	At 533 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near crosslake, to upper south long lake, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, emily around 540 pm cdt. deerwood and garrison around 550 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include legionville, lower hay lake, wolford, north long lake, riverton, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, lake hubert, trommald, and barrows.
7/17/2017 5:26 PM CDT	At 525 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near crosslake, to near brainerd, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, crosslake and fifty lakes around 530 pm cdt. south long lake around 535 pm cdt. upper south long lake around 540 pm cdt. emily, deerwood and garrison around 545 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include legionville, lower hay lake, wolford, north long lake, riverton, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, lake hubert, trommald, and jenkins.
7/17/2017 5:23 PM CDT	Storm damage reported in crow wing county MN, 2.6 miles S of Brainerd, MN
7/17/2017 5:20 PM CDT	At 519 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pine river, to baxter, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. these severe storms will be near, breezy point around 525 pm cdt. brainerd, crosslake, fifty lakes and merrifield around 530 pm cdt. upper south long lake and south long lake around 540 pm cdt. emily, ironton, deerwood and garrison around 545 pm cdt. a spotter had reported a tree snapped in half in nisswa with this line of thunderstorms. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include legionville, lower hay lake, wolford, north long lake, riverton, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, lake hubert, trommald, and jenkins.
7/17/2017 5:05 PM CDT	At 504 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pine river, to near pillager, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, pequot lakes around 515 pm cdt. breezy point around 520 pm cdt. baxter and crosslake around 525 pm cdt. fifty lakes around 530 pm cdt. brainerd and merrifield around 535 pm cdt. south long lake around 540 pm cdt. emily, ironton, deerwood and upper south long lake around 545 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include legionville, lower hay lake, wolford, north long lake, riverton, cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, lake hubert, trommald, and jenkins.
7/6/2017 4:00 AM CDT	At 400 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near remer, to near emily, to near south long lake, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/6/2017 3:42 AM CDT	At 340 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near woman lake, to near pequot lakes, to near pillager, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
6/2/2017 11:12 PM CDT	At 1112 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near gull lake, or 15 miles northwest of brainerd, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe storm will be near, gull lake around 1120 pm cdt. baxter around 1125 pm cdt. pequot lakes and nisswa around 1130 pm cdt. breezy point and merrifield around 1135 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include lake shore, legionville, edward lake, casino, north long lake, upper mission lake, lower mission lake, lake hubert, woodrow, and east gull lake.
6/2/2017 10:57 PM CDT	At 1056 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near leader, or 21 miles northwest of brainerd, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, gull lake around 1120 pm cdt. baxter, pequot lakes and nisswa around 1125 pm cdt. breezy point and merrifield around 1130 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include lake shore, legionville, edward lake, casino, north long lake, upper mission lake, lower mission lake, lake hubert, woodrow, and east gull lake.
3/6/2017 5:10 PM CST	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 6.3 miles SE of Brainerd, MN, there were hailstones ranging from 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
8/4/2016 3:22 AM CDT	At brainerd international airpor in crow wing county MN, 3.8 miles SW of Brainerd, MN
8/4/2016 3:13 AM CDT	At 312 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near fifty lakes, to near saint mathias, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, crosby, breezy point, aitkin, pequot lakes, crosslake, nisswa, emily, ironton, deerwood, fifty lakes, cuyuna, garrison, fort ripley, merrifield, south long lake, gull lake, saint mathias and upper south long lake.
8/4/2016 3:12 AM CDT	Several trees down...and some large branches...across the eastern side of brainerd...including near the brainerd mal in crow wing county MN, 0.5 miles WNW of Brainerd, MN
8/4/2016 3:01 AM CDT	At 301 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near pine river, to near pillager, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/24/2016 12:18 AM CDT	At 1217 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near merrifield, or over the brainerd airport, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. and trees. Locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, crosby, nisswa, ironton, deerwood, cuyuna, garrison, merrifield, upper south long lake, south long lake, gull lake, bay lake, wolford, riverton, trommald, woodrow, edward lake, lower mission lake and cuyuna country state park.
7/24/2016 12:03 AM CDT	At 1203 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near gull lake, or near brainerd, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding. And trees.
7/21/2016 2:40 AM CDT	At 239 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near libby, to wahkon, moving east at 50 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, big sandy lake and libby around 245 am cdt. mcgrath around 255 am cdt. sandstone and rutledge around 315 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glen, pine center, wealthwood, gun lake, mission, automba, arthyde, ripple lake, glory and lower mission lake.
7/21/2016 2:26 AM CDT	At 224 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of swatara, to near onamia, moving east at 45 mph (trained weather spotters reported damaging winds with numerous trees down in the pine river and emily areas). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, palisade and aitkin around 230 am cdt. libby around 240 am cdt. big sandy lake around 245 am cdt. mcgrath around 255 am cdt. sandstone and rutledge around 315 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glen, pine center, edward lake, wealthwood, gun lake, mission, automba, arthyde, swanburg and ripple lake.
7/21/2016 2:14 AM CDT	At 211 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of swatara, to 8 miles northeast of lastrup, moving east at 50 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, palisade and aitkin around 230 am cdt. big sandy lake and mcgregor around 240 am cdt. mcgrath around 250 am cdt. sandstone and rutledge around 315 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glen, pine center, edward lake, wealthwood, gun lake, mission, automba, arthyde, swanburg and ripple lake.
7/21/2016 2:06 AM CDT	At 206 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near emily, to near lastrup, moving east at 55 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. These severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of southern cass, southern aitkin and crow wing counties, including the following locations: glen, pine center, east gull lake, edward lake, wealthwood, gun lake, lennox, chickamaw beach, mission and swanburg.
7/21/2016 2:03 AM CDT	Time estimated by rada in crow wing county MN, 0.9 miles N of Brainerd, MN
7/21/2016 1:46 AM CDT	At 145 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles west of fifty lakes, to near pillager, moving east at 50 mph (emergency management). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. these severe storms will be near, breezy point, crosslake and fifty lakes around 150 am cdt. saint mathias around 155 am cdt. brainerd and emily around 200 am cdt. south long lake and upper south long lake around 205 am cdt. garrison around 215 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glen, pine center, east gull lake, edward lake, wealthwood, gun lake, lennox, chickamaw beach, mission and swanburg.
7/21/2016 1:34 AM CDT	At 132 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from backus, to near motley, moving east at 80 mph (emergency management). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, baxter, breezy point, crosslake, fifty lakes, fort ripley and brainerd around 145 am cdt. emily and saint mathias around 150 am cdt. garrison around 205 am cdt. palisade around 210 am cdt. big sandy lake, mcgregor and libby around 215 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glen, pine center, east gull lake, edward lake, wealthwood, gun lake, lennox, chickamaw beach, mission and swanburg.
7/11/2016 3:52 AM CDT	At 350 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southeast of remer to near cuyuna to 7 miles south of south long lake, moving east at 40 mph. these are very dangerous storms. hail has been falling in brainerd with these storms. the largest has been ping pong ball size (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. these severe storms will be near, aitkin, hill city and swatara around 400 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glen, pine center, east gull lake, edward lake, wealthwood, gun lake, washburn lake, lennox, mission and swanburg.
7/11/2016 3:46 AM CDT	Ping Pong Ball sized hail reported 0.5 miles WNW of Brainerd, MN, .
7/11/2016 3:46 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 0.5 miles WNW of Brainerd, MN, .
7/11/2016 3:41 AM CDT	Brainerd raw in crow wing county MN, 3.8 miles SW of Brainerd, MN
7/11/2016 3:28 AM CDT	At 325 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles southwest of boy river to near breezy point to pillager, moving east at 45 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. these severe storms will be near, crosslake and longville around 330 am cdt. brainerd and crosby around 345 am cdt. remer and cuyuna around 350 am cdt. aitkin and garrison around 400 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glen, fifty lakes, pine center, east gull lake, edward lake, wealthwood, washburn lake, lennox, chickamaw beach and mission.
7/11/2016 3:12 AM CDT	At 311 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near walker to near pine river to 7 miles southwest of motley, moving southeast at 55 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. these severe storms will be near, pine river around 315 am cdt. breezy point, pequot lakes, nisswa and gull lake around 320 am cdt. wabedo, longville, fort ripley and merrifield around 330 am cdt. ironton around 335 am cdt. crosby, deerwood, remer and cuyuna around 340 am cdt. emily and outing around 345 am cdt. garrison around 350 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glen, pine center, east gull lake, wealthwood, washburn lake, lennox, chickamaw beach and mission.
7/11/2016 2:57 AM CDT	At 254 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near laporte to 6 miles east of poplar to 6 miles northeast of clarissa, moving southeast at 85 mph. these are very dangerous storms (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged. expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. extensive tree damage and power outages are likely. severe thunderstorms will be near, breezy point, pequot lakes, nisswa and gull lake around 305 am cdt. brainerd, baxter, longville, fort ripley and merrifield around 310 am cdt. crosby, ironton, deerwood, cuyuna at 315 am cdt. remer around 320 am cdt. emily, garrison and outing around 325 am cdt. mille lacs lake, hill city, malmo and swatara around 330 am cdt. palisade around 340 am cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glen, pine center, east gull lake. Chickamaw beach and mission.
6/25/2016 2:17 PM CDT	At 217 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near upper south long lake, or 11 miles west of mille lacs lake, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. locations impacted include, brainerd, mille lacs lake, aitkin, deerwood, malmo, garrison, upper south long lake, south long lake, bay lake, glen, wealthwood, camp lake, kimberly, woodrow, pine center, shephard, rossburg, farm island lake, ripple lake and glory. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for east central minnesota.
6/25/2016 2:09 PM CDT	At 209 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over upper south long lake, or 10 miles east of brainerd, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include golf ball size hail and 70 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
6/19/2016 7:15 PM CDT	Multiple large trees down in crow wing county MN, 10.5 miles W of Brainerd, MN
6/19/2016 7:05 PM CDT	At 703 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over cuyuna, or 16 miles northeast of brainerd, moving east at 50 mph (weather spotters reported a funnel cloud near merrifield and emergency managers reported a tornado at around 630 pm). Hazards include tornado and softball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, aitkin around 720 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, glen, woodrow, hassman, edward lake, rossburg, gun lake, mission and farm island lake.
6/19/2016 6:55 PM CDT	At 653 pm cdt, a tornado was located near merrifield, or 11 miles north of brainerd, moving east at 55 mph (emergency management confirmed tornado at 630 pm 8 miles north of staples. softball size hail was also reported with this storm). Hazards include damaging tornado and softball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. the tornado will be near, crosby and cuyuna around 700 pm cdt. deerwood around 705 pm cdt. aitkin around 715 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, glen, woodrow, hassman, edward lake, rossburg, gun lake, mission and farm island lake.
6/19/2016 6:45 PM CDT	At 644 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near merrifield, or 11 miles north of brainerd, moving east at 50 mph. spotters reported baseball size hail in the town of lakeshore (weather spotters reported a funnel cloud). Hazards include tornado and baseball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of south central cass and western crow wing counties, including the following locations: east gull lake, edward lake, crow wing state park, sylvan, lake shore, barrows, north long lake, lower whitefish lake, lower hay lake and jenkins.
6/19/2016 6:33 PM CDT	At 632 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near gull lake, or 14 miles northwest of brainerd, moving east at 45 mph (weather spotters reported a funnel cloud near gull lake). Hazards include tornado and tennis ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, gull lake around 635 pm cdt. baxter and brainerd around 640 pm cdt. pequot lakes, nisswa and merrifield around 645 pm cdt. breezy point around 650 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include east gull lake, edward lake, crow wing state park, sylvan, casino, lake shore, barrows, north long lake, lower whitefish lake and lower hay lake.
6/19/2016 6:21 PM CDT	At 620 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near leader, or 20 miles northwest of brainerd, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and tennis ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, gull lake around 635 pm cdt. brainerd, baxter, pequot lakes and nisswa around 640 pm cdt. breezy point and merrifield around 645 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include east gull lake, edward lake, crow wing state park, sylvan, casino, lake shore, barrows, esterdy, north long lake and lower whitefish lake.
6/19/2016 6:10 PM CDT	At 610 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near staples airport, or 28 miles west of brainerd, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated rotation). Hazards include tornado and tennis ball size hail. Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. tree damage is likely. this dangerous storm will be near, poplar around 615 pm cdt. leader around 620 pm cdt. gull lake around 635 pm cdt. baxter, pequot lakes and nisswa around 640 pm cdt. brainerd, breezy point and merrifield around 645 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include east gull lake, edward lake, crow wing state park, sylvan, casino, lake shore, barrows, esterdy, north long lake and lower whitefish lake.
5/31/2016 1:35 AM CDT	At 134 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near brainerd, moving northeast at 20 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include quarter size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected. this severe thunderstorm will be near, crosby, ironton, deerwood and cuyuna around 200 am cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include cuyuna country state park, upper mission lake, woodrow, north long lake, edward lake, wolford, lower mission lake, trommald, mission and legionville.
8/22/2015 6:31 PM CDT	At 630 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from nisswa to near fort ripley, moving northeast at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. these severe storms will be near, pequot lakes, nisswa and merrifield around 635 pm cdt. breezy point around 640 pm cdt. brainerd, cuyuna country state park, crosby, ironton, south long lake and upper south long lake around 645 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include upper mission lake, woodrow, east gull lake, edward lake, shephard, lennox, sylvan, mission, riverton and lake shore. A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for northeastern minnesota.
8/22/2015 6:20 PM CDT	At 620 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near gull lake to near fort ripley, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, crow wing state park, baxter and gull lake around 630 pm cdt. brainerd, nisswa and saint mathias around 635 pm cdt. merrifield around 640 pm cdt. cuyuna country state park, crosby, breezy point, ironton, south long lake and upper south long lake around 645 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include upper mission lake, woodrow, east gull lake, edward lake, shephard, lennox, sylvan, mission, riverton and lake shore. A tornado watch remains in effect until midnight cdt for northeastern minnesota.
8/16/2015 1:47 AM CDT	At 145 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from swatara to near garrison, moving east at 45 mph (law enforcement reported a tree was blown down near pillager). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. these severe storms will be near, swatara around 150 am cdt. mille lacs lake, malmo and libby around 210 am cdt. savanna portage state park around 215 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include bain, glen, woodrow, edward lake, sheshebee, wealthwood, gun lake, washburn lake, lake roosevelt and mission.
8/16/2015 1:30 AM CDT	At 130 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles northeast of outing to south long lake, moving east at 45 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, garrison and swatara around 145 am cdt. hill city around 150 am cdt. mille lacs lake, malmo and libby around 205 am cdt. savanna portage state park around 215 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glen, pine center, east gull lake, edward lake, wealthwood, gun lake, washburn lake, lennox, mission and swanburg.
8/16/2015 1:18 AM CDT	At 117 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near wabedo to near pillager, moving east at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. these severe storms will be near, wabedo around 125 am cdt. brainerd, emily and outing around 130 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include east gull lake, edward lake, pheasant lake, thunder lake, washburn lake, lennox, lake roosevelt, chickamaw beach, mission and swanburg.
8/16/2015 1:03 AM CDT	At 102 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of woman lake to near motley, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. these severe storms will be near, woman lake around 110 am cdt. longville around 115 am cdt. crosslake and wabedo around 120 am cdt. fifty lakes around 125 am cdt. crow wing state park, baxter, emily, fort ripley, saint mathias and outing around 130 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include east gull lake, edward lake, pheasant lake, thunder lake, washburn lake, lennox, lake roosevelt, chickamaw beach, mission and swanburg.
8/16/2015 12:50 AM CDT	At 1249 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near hackensack to near staples, moving east at 30 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, hackensack and backus around 1255 am cdt. woman lake around 110 am cdt. pillager, wabedo and longville around 115 am cdt. crosslake around 120 am cdt. fifty lakes around 125 am cdt. crow wing state park, baxter, emily, fort ripley, saint mathias and outing around 130 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include east gull lake, edward lake, pheasant lake, thunder lake, washburn lake, lennox, lake roosevelt, chickamaw beach, mission and swanburg.
8/12/2015 9:14 PM CDT	At 913 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over saint mathias, or near crow wing state park, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
8/12/2015 9:08 PM CDT	Hen Egg sized hail reported 10.6 miles NE of Brainerd, MN
8/12/2015 9:06 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 8.8 miles NE of Brainerd, MN
8/12/2015 9:05 PM CDT	At 904 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over crow wing state park, moving southeast at 25 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (radar indicated). Hazards include baseball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding and vehicles. this severe storm will be near, saint mathias around 910 pm cdt. fort ripley around 915 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include barrows, shephard, st. Mathias and lennox.
8/12/2015 8:50 PM CDT	At 850 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near crow wing state park, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include tennis ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. this severe storm will be near, crow wing state park around 900 pm cdt. fort ripley and saint mathias around 910 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include barrows, north long lake, east gull lake, shephard, st. Mathias, lennox and sylvan.
8/12/2015 8:33 PM CDT	At 833 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near pillager, or 9 miles northwest of crow wing state park, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors will be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. locations impacted include, brainerd, crow wing state park, baxter, nisswa, pillager, fort ripley, gull lake, saint mathias, south long lake, sylvan, east gull lake, lake shore, st. Mathias, shephard, lennox, casino, barrows and north long lake.
8/12/2015 8:15 PM CDT	At 814 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near gull lake, or 15 miles northwest of brainerd, moving southeast at 25 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. People and animals outdoors may be injured. expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, gull lake around 820 pm cdt. pillager around 835 pm cdt. baxter around 840 pm cdt. brainerd and crow wing state park around 850 pm cdt. fort ripley, saint mathias and south long lake around 905 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include barrows, north long lake, east gull lake, shephard, st. Mathias, lennox, sylvan, casino and lake shore.
7/24/2015 2:35 AM CDT	At 234 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near federal dam to near pillager, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. these severe storms will be near, crow wing state park and federal dam around 240 am cdt. brainerd and boy river around 245 am cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include east gull lake, edward lake, washburn lake, lennox, chickamaw beach, mission, swanburg, esterdy, lower mission lake and mud lake. This includes northern lights casino and white oak casino.
7/24/2015 2:21 AM CDT	At 221 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near leech lake to near pillager, moving east at 40 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. Expect damage to roofs. siding and trees. severe thunderstorms will be near, federal dam around 230 am cdt. crow wing state park and leech lake around 235 am cdt. baxter and boy river around 240 am cdt. brainerd and south long lake around 245 am cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include east gull lake, edward lake, washburn lake, lennox, chickamaw beach, mission, swanburg, esterdy, lower mission lake and mud lake. This includes northern lights casino and white oak casino.
7/12/2015 7:56 PM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for southern cass and southwestern crow wing counties will expire at 800 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer pose an immediate threat to life or property. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a tornado watch remains in effect until 100 am cdt for northeastern minnesota.
7/12/2015 7:50 PM CDT	Large tree down on house. also hail between quarter and half dollar size in crow wing county MN, 0.9 miles N of Brainerd, MN
7/12/2015 7:45 PM CDT	5 healthy oak trees down...largest about 12 inches in diamete in crow wing county MN, 3 miles SSE of Brainerd, MN
7/12/2015 7:43 PM CDT	At 740 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near brainerd, moving east at 30 mph (trained weather spotters. at 735 pm numerous trees were reported down near brainerd). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. locations impacted include, brainerd, baxter, nisswa, gull lake, merrifield, upper south long lake, south long lake, sylvan, east gull lake, lake shore, riverton, trommald, woodrow, north long lake, lake hubert and legionville. A tornado watch remains in effect until 100 am cdt for northeastern minnesota.
7/12/2015 7:40 PM CDT	6 large healthy oak trees down in yard. many other trees down across neighboorhood. power was out until 230 am. estimated 2 inches of rain - gage was taken out by falli in crow wing county MN, 2.6 miles S of Brainerd, MN
7/12/2015 7:40 PM CDT	Trees down in crow wing county MN, 3.1 miles SE of Brainerd, MN
7/12/2015 7:33 PM CDT	At 732 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over gull lake, or 7 miles northwest of brainerd, moving east at 30 mph (trained weather spotters). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees.
6/7/2015 8:10 PM CDT	At 810 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near brainerd, and moving southeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding and trees. the severe thunderstorm will be near, shephard around 820 pm cdt. pine center and garrison around 830 pm cdt. Other locations in the warning include camp lake and erskin lake.
9/4/2014 7:05 AM CDT	The anemometer measured winds as high as 69 mph. roof damage to the home of the spotte in crow wing county MN, 0.9 miles N of Brainerd, MN
9/4/2014 7:00 AM CDT	Between brainerd and baxte in crow wing county MN, 1.7 miles ENE of Brainerd, MN
9/4/2014 7:00 AM CDT	Between brainerd and baxte in crow wing county MN, 1.7 miles ENE of Brainerd, MN
9/1/2014 8:26 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 8.6 miles SE of Brainerd, MN, largest hail size quarters...with lots of pennies covering the ground.
8/24/2014 5:48 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 4.8 miles W of Brainerd, MN
8/26/2013 10:14 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 17 miles NW of Brainerd, MN, can hear hail hitting roof.
8/26/2013 9:48 PM CDT	Wind gust measurement taken with a handheld annometer. there is damage but details are not known at this tim in crow wing county MN, 2.2 miles N of Brainerd, MN
8/26/2013 9:48 PM CDT	Wind gust measurement taken with a handheld annometer. there is hail and wind damage to home. holes in sidin in crow wing county MN, 2.2 miles N of Brainerd, MN
8/26/2013 9:48 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 2.2 miles N of Brainerd, MN
7/4/2012 10:38 PM CDT	Also received pea size hail in crow wing county MN, 1.5 miles WSW of Brainerd, MN
1/1/0001 12:00 AM	Sustained 40 mph wind...gusting to 60 mph. reported at the brainerd airpor in crow wing county MN, 4.7 miles SW of Brainerd, MN
5/10/2011 5:38 AM CDT	Tennis Ball sized hail reported 9.3 miles NNW of Brainerd, MN, citizen brought some hail stones into the brainerd dispatch office...which were measured to be 2.5 inches in diameter after having been in a freezer in the morning. ori
5/10/2011 5:35 AM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 9.3 miles NNW of Brainerd, MN, golf ball size hail damaged a skylight and roofs near county road 130 in the daggett brook township.