EF1 Tornado — Buffalo, Wisconsin

2024-05-21 · near Fountain City, Buffalo, Wisconsin

Event narrative

This tornado crossed the Mississippi River from Winona County, Minnesota, damaged trees at Merrick State Park and in the bluffs east of Highway 35. Falling trees at the state park heavily damaged a guest restroom that was designated as a storm shelter, crushing in the roof.

Wider weather episode

On May 21st, a line of severe storms moved through the region during the late afternoon and evening hours bringing widespread wind damage and several tornadoes across western Wisconsin. Additionally, a few storms produced large hail across portions of southwestern Wisconsin.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1177623. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.