Thunderstorm Wind — Polk, Wisconsin

2024-08-29 · near Balsam Lake, Polk, Wisconsin

Event narrative

County Dispatch reported trees down in the village of Balsam Lake.

Wider weather episode

A well-defined cold front associated with a strong upper level low produced widespread wind damage in western Wisconsin, as well as three tornadoes in Pierce and St Croix Counties on August 29th, 2024.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1213263. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.