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Published July 14, 2010, 12:00 AM

UPDATED - Photo Gallery: July 14 Storm Damage


Richard Klein at 8456 640th Ave. had a big tree fall on about half his home.

  • Richard Klein at 8456 640th Ave. had a big tree fall on about half his home.
  • Several neighbors came with chainsaws to help Richard Klein clear the big tree away from his home.
  • What most believe to be a tornado came through the area where the town limits of River Falls, Trimbelle and the village of Ellsworth intersect.
  • Julie and Jeff Stoltenburg's home sustained major damage, and their shed was completely destroyed. Big parts of it landed in their neighbor's yard across the street.
  • There was nothing left of the Stoltenburg's shed except mangled debris.
  • The house of Jeff and Crystal Nelson, W6055 690th Ave. in the town of Martell sustained heavy damage from the storm.
  • A bent license plate on the Nelson's car testifies to the storm's force.
  • Clouds appearing over River Falls after the worst of the July 14 afternoon storm, showed rotational patterns.
  • A vehicle parked in the yard at 318 W. Grove in Ellsworth was heavily damaged by a fallen tree limb Wednesday.