[1] Early on May 15, 1998, a stationary front was positioned from the western border of Minnesota, southward to Kansas.
[3] A deepening area of low pressure over Kansas ejected to the north, moving along the stationary front.
[4] The primary threat from these storm was large hail, which was enhanced by the strong downburst winds.
The tornado touched down in Roseville, and then traveled 12 miles through Shoreview, North Oaks and Lino Lakes before lifting back up into the clouds in Blaine.
On June 23, 1998, 19 counties in central and southern Minnesota were declared Federal disaster areas for the wind and hail damage.