Hail — Wood, Wisconsin

2024-05-18 · near Alexander Southwd Ar, Wood, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Golf ball size hail fell near Wisconsin Rapids. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of thunderstorms developed ahead of an approaching cold front during the afternoon on Saturday (5/18) and tracked through central and north-central Wisconsin during the late afternoon and evening hours. The strongest storms produced large hail up to golf ball size and gusty winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1174582. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.