Thunderstorm Wind in Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Thunderstorm Wind May 15, 2025 · Chippewa County, Wisconsin
Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.
What the National Weather Service wrote
Report of downed tree blocking a lane on US-53 in New Auburn. The wind speed measured with a car anemometer was 65-75 mph.
The wider storm
A strong line of storms traveled northeast through western Wisconsin during the late afternoon of May 15th. There was one tornado in St Croix County and several locations of damaging wind including areas of significant wind damage in Dunn, Chippewa, Barron, and Rusk Counties. Very large hail up to 4 inches in diameter fell in Eau Claire County.
Began near New Auburn (45.2000, -91.5700).
Other tornadoes from the same storm system
1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1265539. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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