Hail in Pepin County, Wisconsin
Hail April 28, 2025 · Pepin County, Wisconsin
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
The wider storm
Strong to severe thunderstorms had developed across a surface cold front that moved east across western Wisconsin during the evening hours of April 28th. Increased southerly moisture transport from a +50kt low-level jet reached as far north as central Wisconsin.
This line of storms also produced four tornadoes solely within Eau Claire County. An additional tornado developed in Buffalo County before crossing into Eau Claire County briefly before lifting. Maximum estimated wind speeds from the tornadoes varied from 80 to 95 mph. Damage included many uprooted and snapped trees, a pole barn being destroyed, damage to a farm outbuilding, and some roof/shingle damage to a few homes.
Began near Durand (44.6300, -91.9700).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
5 more tornadoes the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1253995. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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