Hail — Chippewa, Wisconsin

2024-05-18 · near Cornell, Chippewa, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Time estimated based on radar. A spotter also reported gusty winds but no large branches were down.

Wider weather episode

A few thunderstorms developed across western Wisconsin in the afternoon of May 18, 2024. A couple thunderstorms produced severe hail in Chippewa and Eau Claire counties. The largest hail was quarter to ping pong ball size.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1184730. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.