Western Wisconsin tornadoes tear across fields in New Richmond, Hammond

Footage of multiple tornadoes touching down in MN, WI

Tornadoes were reported in Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday as storms pushed east. There was a report of an observed tornado in the New Richmond area and near Roberts around 3:30 p.m. There was also a report of a tornado near Spring Hill, not far from Melrose, that left behind debris.

NEW RICHMOND, Wisc. (FOX 9) - New Richmond and Hammond saw the bulk of the twisters that touched down in western Wisconsin on Thursday, leaving behind destruction and debris. 

Hail and heavy rain also hit the area hard before the storms dispersed.

Storms and tornadoes in New Richmond

Local perspective:

 Video from New Richmond homeowner Joseph Robert shows heavy rain pouring onto the neighborhood. 

Heavy rain in New Richmond amid severe storms

Video shot by Joseph Robert shows heavy rain in New Richmond.

Another video shows a fully-formed tornado making its way across a field near New Richmond.

Tornado near New Richmond, Wisconsin

Video shows a tornado moving across a field near New Richmond, Wisconsin.

Storms damage in Hammond 

Dig deeper:

Images from Cameron McHenry in Hammond show debris and other destruction after twisters struck the area.

Hail across the region

Sizable hail:

Photos submitted by Marla Schneider show large hail that fell in Apple Valley. 

Another photo from Joseph Robert shows smaller hail that fell in New Richmond. 

Hail that fell in New Richmond amid severe weather on Thursday.  (Supplied)

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