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Event Details
| Event | Funnel Cloud |
| State | MINNESOTA |
| County/Area | SIBLEY |
| WFO | MPX |
| Begin Date | 07/21/2009 15:55:00 CST-6 |
| Begin Range | 3 |
| Begin Azimuth | W |
| Begin Location | GREEN ISLE |
| Begin Lat/Lon | 44.68/-94.08 |
| End Date | 07/21/2009 15:55:00 CST-6 |
| Deaths Direct/Indirect | 0/0 (fatality details below, when available...) |
| Injuries Direct/Indirect | 0/0 |
| Property Damage | 0.00K |
| Crop Damage | 0.00K |
| Episode Narrative | Several factors led to severe hail development across portions of Minnesota Tuesday afternoon, July 21st. These factors included a strong disturbance, a low freezing level, and a weak frontal boundary which caused numerous thunderstorms to develop and produce hail as large as golf ball size. In addition to the hail, frequent lightning strikes led to an individual being struck by lightning under a tree. |
| Event Narrative | Several fire department and law enforcement officials witnessed the funnel cloud, which was also photographed by a citizen. The funnel did not come close to touching down. |
All events for this episode:
| Location | County/Zone | St. | Date | Time | T.Z. | Type | Mag | Dth | Inj | PrD | CrD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals: | 1 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |||||||
| LITTLE FALLS | MORRISON CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 12:19 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SKAJA | BENTON CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 13:10 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WAITE PARK | STEARNS CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 13:13 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| DUELM | BENTON CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 14:00 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| SANTIAGO | SHERBURNE CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 14:00 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| STILLWATER | WASHINGTON CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 14:00 | CST-6 | Lightning | 1 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| LAKELAND SHRS | WASHINGTON CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 14:15 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BEAUFORD | BLUE EARTH CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 14:20 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BEAUFORD | BLUE EARTH CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 14:25 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BUFFALO | WRIGHT CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 14:45 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ZIMMERMAN | SHERBURNE CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 14:53 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| FLETCHER | HENNEPIN CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 15:06 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ELK RIVER | SHERBURNE CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 15:10 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.25 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| BUFFALO MUNI ARPT | WRIGHT CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 15:11 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| DAYTON | HENNEPIN CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 15:11 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| RAMSEY | ANOKA CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 15:15 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| WATERTOWN | CARVER CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 15:30 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.00 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| NEWPORT | WASHINGTON CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 15:50 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| GREEN ISLE | SIBLEY CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 15:55 | CST-6 | Funnel Cloud | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K | |
| GREEN ISLE | SIBLEY CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 16:00 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LANGDON | WASHINGTON CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 16:10 | CST-6 | Hail | 1.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| LITTLE CANADA | RAMSEY CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 16:10 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ST PAUL | RAMSEY CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 16:15 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ST PETER ARPT | NICOLLET CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 16:30 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.88 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| ST CLAIR | BLUE EARTH CO. | MN | 07/21/2009 | 17:50 | CST-6 | Hail | 0.75 in. | 0 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
| Totals: | 1 | 0 | 0.00K | 0.00K |
