Thunderstorm Wind — Portage, Wisconsin

2024-07-13 · near Kellner, Portage, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees near Kellner. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms developed during the afternoon on Saturday (7/13) as the area reached its convective temperature. These initial storms produced large hail up to 3 inches, gusty winds, and heavy rainfall across central Wisconsin. Flash Flooding was reported in Wausau as 2 to 3 inches of rain fell during the afternoon.

A line of severe thunderstorms, associated with a mesoscale convective vortex, then tracked through central and east-central Wisconsin during the late afternoon and early evening hours on Saturday (7/13). These storms produced damaging winds, small hail, and heavy rainfall. Flash Flooding was noted in the Appleton area as 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain fell during the early evening hours.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1185133. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.