Severe Storms Bring Hail, Funnel Clouds, and Heavy Rain to Northland
On August 25, 2026, the Northland region experienced a series of severe thunderstorms, bringing hail ranging from quarter- to half-dollar size, isolated funnel clouds, and localized wind damage. Notable incidents included a funnel cloud near Toivola, MN, and another southwest of Webb Lake, WI. Wind damage was reported in Morgan Park, Duluth, where power lines were downed. Rainfall totals varied across the region, with Orr, MN, recording the highest at 2.15 inches. The storms were associated with an eastward-moving cold front and a strong upper-level trough, which will continue to bring occasional showers into Wednesday.