Thunderstorm Wind — Lafayette, Wisconsin

2024-05-21 · near Dunbarton, Lafayette, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Straight-line winds of approximately 90 mph snapped numerous trees greater than half way up the trees. Also multiple farm outbuildings and sheds were damaged including one calf barn that was completely destroyed. Debris was lying from southwest to northeast.

Wider weather episode

Lines and clusters of severe thunderstorms moved across southern WI from the late morning through the late evening as the passage of a warm front was quickly followed by a cold front. Straight-line winds accounted for fairly widespread tree limb damage especially over south central WI. Several reports of large hail were received while street flooding was reported in Madison. A couple brief EF1 tornadoes also occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1172750. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.