Hail — Grant, Wisconsin

2009-07-24 · near Potosi, Grant, Wisconsin

Wider weather episode

A cluster of severe thunderstorms generated by an approaching cold front affected part of southwest Wisconsin during the afternoon and early evening of July 24. Reports of hail up to golf ball size were common from storm spotters, law enforcement officials and the public. In addition, wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph occurred, although a gust of 78 mph was measured near Dickeyville (Grant County). In Grant County, Wisconsin, residential and business damage included 1000 homes and 200 businesses totaling over 4 million dollars. Agricultural losses could have been as high as 50 million dollars.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 175282. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.