MINNEAPOLIS — Thousands of people are without power in southeastern Minnesota after a storm toppled trees and power lines, caused flash flooding and damage from hail the size of golf balls.

Xcel Energy reported about 76,000 customers were without service early today, down from about 130,000 at the height of the storm Tuesday night.

The National Weather Service reported a tornado touchdown in Wabasha County. Wind gusts of nearly 80 mph uprooted trees and scattered large branches across roadways.

First responders rescued people from their vehicles after water quickly flooded streets in Roseville and Fridley. The storm delayed the Minnesota Twins game and diverted some flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.