Thunderstorm Wind — Lincoln, Wisconsin

2025-05-15 · near Merrill Muni Arpt, Lincoln, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds caused roof damage near Merrill. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of an occluded front Thursday afternoon (5/15) across western Wisconsin. Storms tracked through the area during the late afternoon and early evening hours. The strongest storms produced 3 tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail up to golf ball size across central and north-central Wisconsin.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1247789. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.