Thunderstorm Wind in Rusk County, Wisconsin

Thunderstorm Wind May 15, 2025 · Rusk County, Wisconsin

100 mph

Estimated gust (87 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A storm survey determined an area of significant thunderstorm wind damage along County Highway P southeast of Ladysmith. There were several downed trees and snapped or leaning power poles. The most significant damage was near the intersection of Roses Road and County Highway P where a house incurred roof damage and loss of soffits, and the house was moved slightly. Wind gusts were estimated to be near 100 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 Ladysmith (45.4500, -91.0500).

Other tornadoes from the same storm system

1 more tornado the National Weather Service filed under this storm episode.

EF2 St. Croix County

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1265586. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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