Hail Map for Benson, MN

Hail and Wind Damage Spotted near Benson, MN

Date / Time	Report Details
8/26/2024 3:32 PM CDT	Svrmpx the national weather service in the twin cities has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, south central pope county in west central minnesota, northeastern swift county in west central minnesota, * until 400 pm cdt. * at 332 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lake hassel, or 23 miles southeast of morris, moving east at 20 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.
7/31/2024 2:14 PM CDT	Svrmpx the national weather service in the twin cities has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, pope county in west central minnesota, northeastern swift county in west central minnesota, * until 300 pm cdt. * at 214 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from lowry to near hancock to benson, moving northeast at 35 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees
7/15/2024 6:42 AM CDT	the severe thunderstorm warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect
7/15/2024 6:42 AM CDT	At 642 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over benson, or 23 miles southeast of morris, moving southeast 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, benson, de graff, danvers, and benson airport.
7/15/2024 6:30 AM CDT	Svrmpx the national weather service in the twin cities has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southeastern stevens county in west central minnesota, swift county in west central minnesota, * until 700 am cdt. * at 630 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of hancock, or 15 miles south of morris, moving southeast 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.
7/6/2024 6:28 PM CDT	Svrmpx the national weather service in the twin cities has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, north central chippewa county in west central minnesota, central swift county in west central minnesota, * until 715 pm cdt. * at 627 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles northeast of milan, or 16 miles north of montevideo, moving east at 20 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.
6/2/2024 10:17 PM CDT	Svrmpx the national weather service in the twin cities has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, southeastern pope county in west central minnesota, west central stearns county in central minnesota, eastern swift county in west central minnesota, northwestern kandiyohi county in central minnesota, * until 1100 pm cdt. * at 1017 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lake hassel to 7 miles south of benson, 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.
6/2/2024 10:02 PM CDT	At 1002 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near benson, or 20 miles southeast of morris, 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. Locations impacted include, benson, lake hassel, clontarf, danvers, and benson airport.
6/2/2024 9:33 PM CDT	Svrmpx the national weather service in the twin cities has issued a * severe thunderstorm warning for, northwestern swift county in west central minnesota, * until 1015 pm cdt. * at 933 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of lake oliver, or 17 miles south of morris, moving east at 15 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.
7/25/2023 10:45 PM CDT	At 1043 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 10 miles north of kerkhoven, or 16 miles northwest of willmar, moving east at 50 mph (trained weather spotters reported branches down and power outages earlier with this storm). 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, benson, glenwood, starbuck, kerkhoven, murdock, lake hassel, grove lake, gilchrist, clontarf, de graff, sedan and glenwood airport. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/25/2023 10:20 PM CDT	Tree on powerline. time estimated from rada in pope county MN, 10.5 miles S of Benson, MN
7/25/2023 10:20 PM CDT	At 1020 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lake hassel, or 17 miles southeast of morris, moving east at 50 mph (trained weather spotters. at 1008 pm the morris airport measured 60 mph winds). 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 thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of pope and eastern swift counties, including the following locations, glenwood airport, monson lake state park, benson airport, swift falls, grove lake, de graff, lake minnewaska, gilchrist, lake emily and clontarf. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/25/2023 10:12 PM CDT	At 1011 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near hancock, or 11 miles southeast of morris, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated. emergency management reported power out earlier with this storm). 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 thunderstorm will be near, lake hassel around 1025 pm cdt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
7/25/2023 10:09 PM CDT	At 1008 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over hancock, or 10 miles southeast of morris, moving east at 50 mph (radar indicated strong winds. emergency managment reportee power out earlier with this storm). 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 thunderstorm will be near, lake hassel around 1020 pm cdt. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 00 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/20/2022 11:12 PM CDT	At 1112 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lake hassel to appleton, moving northeast at 55 mph (radar indicated. at 1104 pm, a 60 mph wind gust was measured at appleton airport). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. locations impacted include, benson, appleton, milan, lake hassel, clontarf, hagen, danvers, holloway, benson airport, big bend city and appleton airport. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
6/20/2022 10:45 PM CDT	At 1044 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near madison, or 20 miles southeast of ortonville, moving northeast at 45 mph (radar indicated. at 1043 pm, a 61 mph gust was measured at madison airport). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. this severe thunderstorm will be near, appleton and milan around 1100 pm cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include lake hassel. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/30/2022 4:05 PM CDT	Reported at benson airpor in swift county MN, 0.5 miles WSW of Benson, MN
5/30/2022 3:52 AM CDT	At 351 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles north of watson to near hector, moving northeast at 70 mph (radar indicated). Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts. Expect considerable tree damage. damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. severe thunderstorms will be near, hector around 355 am cdt. cosmos around 400 am cdt. other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include litchfield. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 70 mph.
5/12/2022 7:00 PM CDT	At 659 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles west of herman to near kensington to near glenwood to near cosmos, moving northeast at 70 mph. these are destructive storms for alexandria and willmar (radar indicated). Hazards include 80 mph wind gusts. 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, glenwood and kensington around 705 pm cdt. alexandria around 710 pm cdt. evansville and brandon around 715 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glenwood airport, swift falls, alberta, garfield, willmar airport, villard, blomkest, fish lake, miltona and holmes city. thunderstorm damage threat, destructive hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 80 mph.
5/12/2022 6:51 PM CDT	One silo and pole barn destroye in pope county MN, 8 miles SSW of Benson, MN
5/12/2022 6:45 PM CDT	Hwy 9 closed due to downed power lines. time estimate in swift county MN, 1.3 miles SW of Benson, MN
5/12/2022 6:40 PM CDT	Trees down and steel building damaged near intersection of 40th st and hwy 29. time estimated by rada in swift county MN, 3.3 miles N of Benson, MN
5/12/2022 6:36 PM CDT	At 635 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near johnson to 5 miles southwest of hancock to 5 miles west of raymond, moving north at 75 mph. these are destructive storms for benson and morris (radar indicated). Hazards include 90 mph wind gusts. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be heavily damaged or destroyed. homes and businesses will have substantial roof and window damage. expect extensive tree damage and power outages. these severe storms will be near, hancock and chokio around 640 pm cdt. morris, cyrus and murdock around 645 pm cdt. donnelly around 650 pm cdt. brooten around 700 pm cdt. thunderstorm damage threat, destructive hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 90 mph.
5/12/2022 6:16 PM CDT	At 615 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near milbank to 6 miles southwest of appleton to near hanley falls, moving northeast at 85 mph. these are destructive storms for appleton and benson (radar indicated. at 608 pm cdt, madison airport reported a gust of 94 mph). Hazards include 100 mph wind gusts. You are in a life-threatening situation. flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. mobile homes will be destroyed. expect considerable damage to homes and businesses. expect extensive tree damage and power outages. severe thunderstorms will be near, granite falls and appleton around 620 pm cdt. maynard and lake oliver around 625 pm cdt. clara city around 630 pm cdt. hancock and raymond around 635 pm cdt. kerkhoven, chokio and cyrus around 640 pm cdt. thunderstorm damage threat, destructive hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, <. 75 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 100 mph.
5/9/2022 7:37 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for eastern lac qui parle, chippewa, northeastern yellow medicine and western swift counties will expire at 745 am cdt, the storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service the twin cities.
5/9/2022 7:33 AM CDT	At 732 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 miles east of milan to 6 miles east of montevideo to near hanley falls, moving northeast at 65 mph. these are destructive storms for clara city (radar indicated). Hazards include baseball size hail. People and animals outdoors will be severely injured. expect shattered windows, extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. severe thunderstorms will be near, benson around 740 am cdt. clara city and murdock around 745 am cdt. kerkhoven around 750 am cdt. raymond and prinsburg around 755 am cdt. willmar around 800 am cdt. new london, spicer and brooten around 805 am cdt. belgrade around 810 am cdt. atwater around 815 am cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include benson airport, swift falls, kandiyohi, willmar airport, thorpe, de graff, blomkest, padua, regal and minnesota falls. thunderstorm damage threat, destructive hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, <50 mph.
5/9/2022 7:24 AM CDT	At 723 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near milan to near montevideo to near clarkfield, moving northeast at 65 mph. these are destructive storms for montevideo and granite falls (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. these severe storms will be near, maynard around 735 am cdt. benson and clara city around 745 am cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include asbury, benson airport, danvers, hagen, big bend city, appleton airport, hazel run, montevideo airport, cerro gordo and gluek. thunderstorm damage threat, destructive hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
5/9/2022 7:05 AM CDT	At 704 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near madison to 7 miles south of dawson to 5 miles north of taunton, moving northeast at 70 mph. these are destructive storms for montevideo (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. severe thunderstorms will be near, clarkfield around 715 am cdt. appleton, milan and watson around 720 am cdt. montevideo around 725 am cdt. benson around 740 am cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include asbury, benson airport, danvers, hagen, big bend city, appleton airport, hazel run, montevideo airport, cerro gordo and gluek. thunderstorm damage threat, destructive hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/28/2021 11:05 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern swift county will expire at 1115 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until noon cdt for central and west central minnesota.
8/28/2021 10:31 AM CDT	At 1030 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over benson, or 22 miles southeast of morris, moving east at 35 mph. this is a destructive storm for benson and northeast swift county (trained weather spotters). 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 thunderstorm will be near, benson around 1035 am cdt. lake hassel around 1040 am cdt. murdock around 1055 am cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include de graff, swift falls and clontarf. thunderstorm damage threat, destructive hail threat, observed max hail size, 2. 75 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/28/2021 10:11 AM CDT	At 1011 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of lake oliver, or 17 miles south of morris, moving east at 40 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. this severe storm will be near, benson around 1030 am cdt. lake hassel around 1035 am cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include benson airport, danvers, appleton airport, clontarf and holloway. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 2. 00 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/28/2021 9:54 AM CDT	At 954 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near artichoke lake, or 16 miles east of ortonville, moving east at 40 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.
8/26/2021 11:52 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northeastern chippewa, eastern swift and western kandiyohi counties will expire at noon 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. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 300 pm cdt for central and west central minnesota. to report severe weather and damage resulting from severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service the twin cities.
8/26/2021 11:38 AM CDT	The severe thunderstorm warning for northwestern chippewa and southwestern swift counties will expire at 1145 am cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. however gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with this thunderstorm. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 300 pm cdt for west central minnesota.
8/26/2021 11:37 AM CDT	At 1135 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lake hassel to 5 miles southwest of murdock to near maynard, moving east at 50 mph. benson, mn recently reported a gust of 78 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. severe thunderstorms will be near, murdock around 1140 am cdt. kerkhoven around 1145 am cdt. raymond around 1150 am cdt. willmar around 1155 am cdt. thunderstorm damage threat, considerable hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 0. 75 in wind threat, observed max wind gust, 70 mph.
8/26/2021 11:36 AM CDT	Awos station kbbb benson a in swift county MN, 2 miles E of Benson, MN
8/26/2021 11:05 AM CDT	At 1105 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near appleton, or 19 miles northwest of montevideo, 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.
8/24/2021 4:15 AM CDT	At 415 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near appleton, or 22 miles northwest of montevideo, 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. this severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern lac qui parle, western chippewa, northeastern yellow medicine and western swift counties, including the following locations, danvers, hagen, montevideo airport, big bend city, appleton airport and holloway. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/24/2021 4:10 AM CDT	At 409 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over lowry, or 12 miles southwest of alexandria, 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 remain over mainly rural areas of southwestern douglas, western pope, southeastern stevens and north central swift counties, including the following locations, benson airport, lake emily, clontarf and farwell. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/24/2021 4:08 AM CDT	At 407 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of lake hassel, or 25 miles northwest of willmar, moving east 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.
8/24/2021 3:32 AM CDT	At 331 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near chokio, or 8 miles west of morris, 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, donnelly around 335 am cdt. morris around 345 am cdt. cyrus around 350 am cdt. other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include kensington, starbuck and lowry. hail threat, radar indicated max hail size, 1. 25 in wind threat, radar indicated max wind gust, 60 mph.
8/24/2020 2:50 AM CDT	Trees of various size and power lines dow in swift county MN, 0.5 miles WSW of Benson, MN
8/24/2020 2:50 AM CDT	Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 2 wnw benson. measured at kbb in swift county MN, 2.1 miles ESE of Benson, MN
8/24/2020 2:45 AM CDT	At 244 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lake oliver, or 18 miles south of morris, moving southeast at 35 mph. this is a very dangerous storm (radar indicated. at 740 am, a 79 mph wind gust was reported in benson). 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. this severe storm will be near, benson around 310 am cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include danvers, hagen, clontarf and holloway.
8/24/2020 2:40 AM CDT	Measured at kbb in swift county MN, 2.1 miles ESE of Benson, MN
8/24/2020 2:21 AM CDT	At 220 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over artichoke, or 15 miles northeast of ortonville, moving southeast at 35 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, lake oliver around 235 am cdt. benson around 310 am cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include danvers, hagen, appleton airport, clontarf and holloway.
8/21/2020 7:43 PM CDT	At 743 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of brooten to 6 miles northeast of kerkhoven to near raymond, moving east at 50 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. these severe storms will be near, willmar around 800 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include benson airport, gilchrist, swift falls, clontarf, willmar airport, norway lake, de graff, sunburg, priam and pennock.
8/21/2020 7:33 PM CDT	At 733 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 miles northeast of lake hassel to near murdock to 8 miles northwest of clara city, moving east at 25 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. these severe storms will be near, kerkhoven around 740 pm cdt. raymond around 800 pm cdt. willmar around 820 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include benson airport, gilchrist, swift falls, clontarf, willmar airport, norway lake, de graff, sunburg, priam and pennock.
8/21/2020 7:20 PM CDT	At 719 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northwest of lake hassel to near benson to 7 miles northeast of montevideo, moving east at 15 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, lake hassel around 735 pm cdt. murdock around 805 pm cdt. raymond and kerkhoven around 815 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include benson airport, gilchrist, swift falls, clontarf, willmar airport, norway lake, de graff, sunburg, priam and pennock.
8/21/2020 7:09 PM CDT	At 707 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near benson, or 18 miles southeast of morris, moving east at 30 mph. several other storms, some severe, are located along the leading edge of the main thunderstorm complex that extended from morris, southward to danvers (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. this severe storm will be near, benson around 715 pm cdt. lake hassel around 720 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include benson airport, danvers, swift falls, lake emily, appleton airport, clontarf, de graff, holloway and morris airport.
8/21/2020 6:53 PM CDT	At 645 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of hancock, or 11 miles south of morris, 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. this severe storm will be near, hancock around 655 pm cdt. lake hassel around 715 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include benson airport, danvers, swift falls, lake emily, appleton airport, clontarf, de graff, holloway and morris airport.
8/21/2020 6:45 PM CDT	At 645 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of hancock, or 11 miles south of morris, 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. this severe storm will be near, hancock around 655 pm cdt. lake hassel around 715 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include benson airport, danvers, swift falls, lake emily, appleton airport, clontarf, de graff, holloway and morris airport.
8/21/2020 6:39 PM CDT	At 639 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near lake oliver, or 12 miles south of morris, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, hancock around 655 pm cdt. benson and lake hassel around 710 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include benson airport, danvers, swift falls, lake emily, appleton airport, clontarf, de graff, holloway and morris airport.
7/11/2020 11:40 AM CDT	At 1140 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near murdock, or 22 miles northwest of willmar, 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, benson, kerkhoven, murdock and de graff.
7/11/2020 11:27 AM CDT	At 1126 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over benson, or 24 miles southeast of morris, 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, benson, kerkhoven, murdock, lake hassel, clontarf, de graff and benson airport.
7/11/2020 11:17 AM CDT	At 1116 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near benson, or 19 miles southeast of morris, 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.
9/2/2019 8:38 PM CDT	At 837 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 7 miles east of lake osakis to near brooten to near murdock to 7 miles east of appleton, moving east at 45 mph (law enforcement). 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, willmar, sauk centre, melrose, benson, glenwood, albany, paynesville, appleton, new london, spicer, kerkhoven and brooten.
9/2/2019 8:20 PM CDT	At 819 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lake osakis to near glenwood to near benson to near correll, 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.
6/6/2018 3:05 AM CDT	Storm damage reported in swift county MN, 0.5 miles WSW of Benson, MN
6/6/2018 2:45 AM CDT	At 244 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lowry to hancock to appleton, moving east at 50 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, lowry around 250 am cdt. starbuck around 300 am cdt. benson and glenwood around 310 am cdt. murdock around 315 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include westport, swift falls, alberta, grove lake, de graff, villard, and lake minnewaska.
6/6/2018 2:18 AM CDT	At 217 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near donnelly to 7 miles northwest of artichoke to 6 miles southwest of big stone national wildlife refuge, moving east at 50 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, donnelly around 220 am cdt. chokio around 225 am cdt. lake hattie around 230 am cdt. morris and lowry around 240 am cdt. appleton and hancock around 245 am cdt. cyrus around 250 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include westport, swift falls, alberta, grove lake, de graff, villard, fish lake and lake minnewaska.
9/20/2017 12:30 AM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 10.8 miles WSW of Benson, MN, in swift falls on cr 31.
9/20/2017 12:24 AM CDT	At 1223 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near clontarf to near de graff to near montevideo airport, moving northeast at 70 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, kerkhoven and murdock around 1240 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include de graff, swift falls, and clontarf.
7/9/2017 9:15 PM CDT	At 915 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near de graff, or 19 miles northeast of montevideo, moving southeast at 40 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. A tornado watch remains in effect until 100 am cdt for central and west central minnesota.
7/9/2017 8:58 PM CDT	At 858 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over benson, or 24 miles north of montevideo, moving southeast 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, kerkhoven and murdock around 910 pm cdt. clara city and raymond around 925 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include asbury, benson airport, de graff, clontarf and gluek. this includes u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 36 and 59. A tornado watch remains in effect until 100 am cdt for central and west central minnesota.
7/9/2017 8:50 PM CDT	Golf Ball sized hail reported 0.7 miles NW of Benson, MN
6/13/2017 5:45 PM CDT	At 545 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over milan, or 14 miles northwest of montevideo, moving north at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northwestern chippewa and southwestern swift counties, including the following locations: benson airport, danvers, hagen and holloway. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 24 and 40. u. s. Highway 59 between mile markers 138 and 148.
6/11/2017 6:42 AM CDT	At 642 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from danvers to near montevideo, moving northeast at 50 mph (law enforcement). 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, benson and maynard around 650 am cdt. clara city and lake hassel around 655 am cdt. kerkhoven around 710 am cdt. Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include asbury, benson airport, danvers, swift falls, hagen, big bend city, clontarf, de graff, gluek and holloway.
6/11/2017 6:24 AM CDT	At 624 am cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from appleton airport to boyd, 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, maynard around 645 am cdt. benson around 650 am cdt. clara city and lake hassel around 655 am cdt. kerkhoven around 705 am cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include asbury, benson airport, danvers, swift falls, hagen, big bend city, clontarf, de graff, gluek and holloway. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 22 and 62. u. s. highway 212 near mile marker 52. u. s. Highway 59 between mile markers 139 and 153.
8/10/2016 4:26 PM CDT	At 425 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near bellingham to near hagen, moving north at 20 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, benson around 455 pm cdt. lake hassel and artichoke lake around 500 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include clontarf, louisburg, holloway, big bend city, big stone national wildlife refuge, benson airport, hagen, swift falls, danvers and appleton airport. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 17 and 48. u. s. highway 75 between mile markers 116 and 127. u. s. Highway 59 between mile markers 136 and 152.
7/5/2016 4:00 PM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 8.3 miles N of Benson, MN
7/5/2016 3:41 PM CDT	At 341 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near murdock, or 17 miles northeast of montevideo, 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, murdock around 350 pm cdt. kerkhoven around 355 pm cdt. raymond around 410 pm cdt. willmar around 415 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include priam, pennock, de graff, big bend city, willmar airport, hagen and gluek. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 44 and 63, and between mile markers 67 and 74. u. s. highway 71 between mile markers 118 and 123. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for west central and central minnesota.
7/5/2016 3:19 PM CDT	At 318 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near murdock, or 17 miles northwest of willmar, 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 thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern swift and south central pope counties, including the following locations: clontarf, benson airport, swift falls, de graff, danvers and sunburg. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for west central and central minnesota.
7/5/2016 3:00 PM CDT	At 300 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near de graff, or 23 miles northwest of willmar, moving southeast 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. this severe storm will be near, murdock around 310 pm cdt. kerkhoven around 315 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include clontarf, benson airport, swift falls, de graff, danvers and sunburg. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for west central and central minnesota.
7/5/2016 2:40 PM CDT	At 239 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near clontarf, or 13 miles southeast of morris, moving southeast 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. this severe thunderstorm will be near, lake hassel around 250 pm cdt. benson around 255 pm cdt. murdock around 310 pm cdt. kerkhoven around 315 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include clontarf, de graff, lake emily, benson airport, swift falls, danvers and sunburg. this includes u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 35 and 63. A tornado watch remains in effect until 900 pm cdt for west central and central minnesota.
7/5/2016 12:24 AM CDT	At 1223 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near de graff, or 25 miles north of montevideo, moving southeast at 20 mph (trained weather spotters reported quarter size hail 3 miles east southeast of benson at 1216 am cdt). Hazards include 60 mph wind gusts and up to half dollar size hail. Hail damage to vehicles is expected. expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of eastern swift county, including the following locations: de graff and benson airport.
7/5/2016 12:16 AM CDT	Quarter sized hail reported 2.9 miles W of Benson, MN, quarter size hail reported. also estimated 50-60 mph winds.
7/5/2016 12:01 AM CDT	At 1201 am cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over clontarf, or 19 miles southeast of morris, moving southeast 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 thunderstorm will be near, lake hassel around 1205 am cdt. benson around 1210 am cdt. murdock around 1230 am cdt. other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include clontarf, benson airport and de graff. this includes u. s. Highway 12 between mile markers 38 and 57.
6/19/2016 8:07 PM CDT	The tornado warning for eastern swift county will expire at 815 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 1100 pm cdt for west central minnesota. to report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. they will relay your report to the national weather service the twin cities.
6/19/2016 7:55 PM CDT	Half Dollar sized hail reported 0.5 miles N of Benson, MN, .
6/19/2016 7:54 PM CDT	At 754 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over benson, or 23 miles north of montevideo, moving east at 40 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 eastern swift county, including the following locations: de graff and benson airport.
6/19/2016 7:39 PM CDT	At 739 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near holloway, or 21 miles south of morris, moving east at 35 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 dangerous storm will be near, benson around 800 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include benson airport, holloway, swift falls, de graff, danvers and clontarf. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 27 and 53. u. s. Highway 59 between mile markers 142 and 146.
7/17/2015 10:27 PM CDT	At 1027 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near belgrade to pennock to near asbury, moving east at 45 mph (law enforcement). 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, willmar around 1035 pm cdt. new london, raymond and prinsburg around 1045 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include montevideo airport, benson airport, norway lake, willmar airport, hagen, danvers, asbury, clontarf, priam and pennock. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 35 and 74. u. s. highway 212 between mile markers 30 and 39. u. s. highway 8 in minnesota near mile marker 6. u. s. Highway 71 between mile markers 126 and 144.
7/17/2015 10:14 PM CDT	Storm damage reported in swift county MN, 0.1 miles S of Benson, MN
7/17/2015 10:02 PM CDT	At 1002 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from swift falls to 9 miles east of big bend city to near boyd, moving east at 60 mph (law enforcement). 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, lake hassel around 1005 pm cdt. kerkhoven and murdock around 1015 pm cdt. willmar and maynard around 1025 pm cdt. clara city around 1030 pm cdt. new london around 1035 pm cdt. raymond and prinsburg around 1040 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include montevideo airport, benson airport, norway lake, willmar airport, hagen, danvers, asbury, clontarf, priam and pennock. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 30 and 74. u. s. highway 212 between mile markers 14 and 39. u. s. highway 75 near mile marker 102. u. s. highway 8 in minnesota near mile marker 6. u. s. highway 59 between mile markers 106 and 107. u. s. Highway 71 between mile markers 126 and 144.
7/17/2015 10:00 PM CDT	At 1000 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near lake emily to near lake hassel to near montevideo 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 thunderstorms will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern stevens, southwestern pope, northwestern chippewa and swift counties, including the following locations, glenwood airport, morris airport, benson airport, long beach, hagen, swift falls, danvers, clontarf, holloway and lake minnewaska. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 18 and 52. u. s. Highway 59 between mile markers 136 and 172.
7/17/2015 9:50 PM CDT	At 949 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near cyrus to clontarf to near milan, 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, benson and lake hassel around 955 pm cdt. starbuck around 1005 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glenwood airport, morris airport, benson airport, long beach, hagen, swift falls, danvers, clontarf, holloway and lake minnewaska. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 18 and 52. u. s. Highway 59 between mile markers 136 and 172.
7/17/2015 9:44 PM CDT	At 944 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near clontarf to milan to near dawson, moving east at 50 mph (law enforcement). 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, benson around 950 pm cdt. lake hassel around 955 pm cdt. montevideo around 1005 pm cdt. kerkhoven and murdock around 1020 pm cdt. raymond around 1040 pm cdt. willmar and new london around 1045 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include montevideo airport, benson airport, norway lake, willmar airport, hagen, danvers, asbury, clontarf, priam and pennock. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 30 and 74. u. s. highway 212 between mile markers 14 and 39. u. s. highway 75 near mile marker 102. u. s. highway 8 in minnesota near mile marker 6. u. s. highway 59 between mile markers 106 and 107. u. s. Highway 71 between mile markers 126 and 144.
7/17/2015 9:44 PM CDT	At 944 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near clontarf to milan to near dawson, moving east at 50 mph (law enforcement). 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, benson around 950 pm cdt. lake hassel around 955 pm cdt. montevideo around 1005 pm cdt. kerkhoven and murdock around 1020 pm cdt. raymond around 1040 pm cdt. willmar and new london around 1045 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include montevideo airport, benson airport, norway lake, willmar airport, hagen, danvers, asbury, clontarf, priam and pennock. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 30 and 74. u. s. highway 212 between mile markers 14 and 39. u. s. highway 75 near mile marker 102. u. s. highway 8 in minnesota near mile marker 6. u. s. highway 59 between mile markers 106 and 107. u. s. Highway 71 between mile markers 126 and 144.
7/17/2015 9:44 PM CDT	At 944 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near clontarf to milan to near dawson, moving east at 50 mph (law enforcement). 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, benson around 950 pm cdt. lake hassel around 955 pm cdt. montevideo around 1005 pm cdt. kerkhoven and murdock around 1020 pm cdt. raymond around 1040 pm cdt. willmar and new london around 1045 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include montevideo airport, benson airport, norway lake, willmar airport, hagen, danvers, asbury, clontarf, priam and pennock. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 30 and 74. u. s. highway 212 between mile markers 14 and 39. u. s. highway 75 near mile marker 102. u. s. highway 8 in minnesota near mile marker 6. u. s. highway 59 between mile markers 106 and 107. u. s. Highway 71 between mile markers 126 and 144.
7/17/2015 9:28 PM CDT	At 927 pm cdt, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from morris to near cerro gordo, 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. severe thunderstorms will be near, morris around 935 pm cdt. cyrus around 940 pm cdt. starbuck around 955 pm cdt. glenwood around 1005 pm cdt. other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include glenwood airport, morris airport, benson airport, long beach, hagen, swift falls, danvers, clontarf, holloway and lake minnewaska. this includes the following highways, u. s. highway 12 between mile markers 18 and 52. u. s. Highway 59 between mile markers 136 and 172.
6/9/2015 5:44 PM CDT	At 544 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near danvers, or 18 miles south of morris, moving southeast at 35 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, benson around 600 pm cdt. murdock around 625 pm cdt. kerkhoven around 630 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include clontarf, holloway, de graff, big bend city, benson airport, hagen and danvers.
6/9/2015 5:43 PM CDT	At 543 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located near danvers, or 17 miles south of morris, 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, benson and lake hassel around 600 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include clontarf, swift falls and benson airport.
6/9/2015 5:30 PM CDT	At 530 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northeast of lake oliver, or 12 miles south of morris, 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, hancock around 535 pm cdt. benson and lake hassel around 600 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include clontarf, lake emily, benson airport, long beach, swift falls and lake minnewaska.
6/9/2015 5:25 PM CDT	At 523 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles southwest of hancock, or 9 miles south of morris, moving east at 25 mph. another severe storm was located near starbuck, 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. this severe storm will be near, hancock around 535 pm cdt. benson and lake hassel around 600 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include clontarf, morris airport, lake minnewaska, lake emily, benson airport, long beach, swift falls and alberta.
6/9/2015 5:08 PM CDT	At 507 pm cdt, a severe thunderstorm was located over alberta, or near morris, moving east 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 thunderstorm will be near, morris around 515 pm cdt. hancock and cyrus around 525 pm cdt. lake hassel around 545 pm cdt. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include clontarf, morris airport, lake minnewaska, lake emily, benson airport, long beach, swift falls and alberta.
5/16/2015 6:09 PM CDT	The tornado warning for northeastern swift county will expire at 615 pm cdt, the storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. therefore the warning will be allowed to expire. a tornado watch remains in effect until 1000 pm cdt for west central minnesota. remember, a tornado warning still remains in effect for eastern portions of swift county.
5/16/2015 5:50 PM CDT	At 550 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located near de graff, or 24 miles north of montevideo, moving north at 20 mph (weather spotters confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. 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 tornado will be near, benson around 555 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include de graff. Observed.
5/16/2015 5:39 PM CDT	At 538 pm cdt, a confirmed tornado was located near de graff, or 20 miles northeast of montevideo, moving north at 20 mph (weather spotters confirmed tornado). Hazards include damaging tornado. 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, benson around 600 pm cdt. other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include de graff. Observed.
9/20/2014 3:20 PM CDT	10 inch wide apple tree and large branches blown down along with some scaffoldin in swift county MN, 2.1 miles SW of Benson, MN
8/24/2014 2:14 AM CDT	Storm damage reported in swift county MN, 2.1 miles ESE of Benson, MN
6/21/2013 5:35 PM CDT	Scattered trees and power lines dow in swift county MN, 0.1 miles S of Benson, MN
6/21/2013 1:45 AM CDT	Some turkey barns down around swift falls. numerous trees also dow in swift county MN, 10 miles SW of Benson, MN
6/21/2013 1:33 AM CDT	Measured at benson airport kbbb in swift county MN, 2 miles E of Benson, MN
6/21/2013 1:33 AM CDT	Measured at benson airport kbbb. numerous trees down around benson...some on houses and vehicles. some roads blocke in swift county MN, 2 miles E of Benson, MN