High Wind — Vernon, Wisconsin

1998-11-10 · Vernon, Wisconsin

Wider weather episode

Damaging winds associated with an intense low pressure knocked down power lines, trees, buildings, signs and left many without power. A 75 foot flag pole on Grandad Bluff near La Crosse was sheared off, while winds gusted to 93 mph at the nearby National Weather Service. Numerous duck hunters were stranded and rescued along the Mississippi River due to high waves and toppled boats. One death was reported when a man was hit by a falling tree near Genoa.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5670786. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.