Severe storms knock out power, topple trees

Published 9:48 am Monday, June 20, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS — Severe storms brought damaging winds and large hail to parts of Minnesota.

Hot and humid weather Sunday gave way to powerful storms that toppled trees and power lines. Authorities said some roads were impassable in Crow Wing County where large hail also fell.

The National Weather Service said the storm Sunday night ripped a roof off a shed in the Stearns County community of Cold Spring. In Minneapolis, two cars were crushed by a tree that fell near Lake Calhoun. One of four people in the car suffered injuries.

Email newsletter signup

Thousands of Minnesota Power customers lost service when storms blew through. About 1,000 customers remained without power this morning.

Spotters reported funnel clouds in Pope and Chippewa counties, though there were no reports of widespread damage or injuries.