High Wind in Lafayette, Wisconsin

High Wind March 12, 2026 – March 13, 2026 · Lafayette, Wisconsin

62 mph

Measured gust (54 kt)

$15K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

Measured wind gusts of 57-62 from near Platteville to Darlington. Frequent wind gusts in the 50 mph range across the county. Many 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 1310468. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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