Thunderstorm Wind in Kenosha County, Wisconsin

Thunderstorm Wind April 2, 2026 · Kenosha County, Wisconsin

90 mph

Estimated gust (78 kt)

$70K

Damage as recorded

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

A swath of straight-line wind damage was observed. Dozens of trees were uprooted and widespread large limb damage occurred. A partial loss of roof shingles and fascia on several homes, and a partial loss of siding on some homes. A few small sheds were destroyed and several power lines were downed. 2200 We Energies customers were without power. The greatest concentration of damage was near the intersection of 45th Street and 38th Avenue.

The wider storm

Low pressure and a warm front brought a round of severe thunderstorms to southern WI during the evening. Large hail and damaging straight-line winds occurred.

Began near Downtown Kenosha (42.5897, -87.8686).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1329050. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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