Strong Wind in Columbia, Wisconsin

Strong Wind March 12, 2026 – March 13, 2026 · Columbia, Wisconsin

46 mph

Measured gust (40 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Measured wind gusts of 46 mph in Pardeeville and near WI Dells, but may have reached 50 mph over southern Columbia County. Branches down and a small number of power outages.

The wider storm

Strong low pressure tracked east across northern WI to Lake Huron. Westerly wind gusts of 50-68 mph were recorded. Numerous branches down and some power lines. Power outages in the tens of thousands mainly over southeast WI.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1310439. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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