Thunderstorm Wind — Oconto, Wisconsin

2025-05-16 · near Lena, Oconto, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Thunderstorm winds knocked over part of a tall fence and caused the roof of a barn to collapse near Lena. The time of this report is an estimate based on radar data.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front during the afternoon and early evening hours on Friday (5/16). The strongest storms produced damaging winds across east-central and northeast Wisconsin.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1247864. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.