Hail — Calumet, Wisconsin

2002-05-06 · near Appleton, Calumet, Wisconsin

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system over southeast Minnesota moved east across central Wisconsin during the late afternoon and early evening hours. Severe thunderstorms developed in the unstable air near the intersection of a warm front and a cold front. There were numerous reports of large hail and some funnel clouds.Large hail damaged vehicles and buildings, stripping the siding from some houses, in Appleton (Calumet co.) and Menasha (Winnebago co.). Hail up to golf ball size covered the ground in Appleton.One weak tornado was on the ground for 4 miles and moved across Lake Winneconne. Another briefly touched down north of Oshkosh. No damage was reported with either tornado.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5295851. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.