Strong Wind — Green Lake, Wisconsin

2018-10-20 · Green Lake, Wisconsin

Event narrative

A male hunter drowned on the Fox River near the inlet to Puckaway Lake after the boat capsized due to strong winds from passing rain and snow showers. The other occupant and dog made it safely to shore.

Wider weather episode

The passage of a strong cold front and vigorous upper low pressure area produced gusty gradient winds and numerous rain and snow showers for the morning into the early afternoon hours. Gusty winds of 45 to 55 mph occurred and were most prevalent within the precipitation areas. These strong winds caused high waves on Puckaway Lake and the adjacent Fox River in Green Lake County, where a boat carrying two hunters and a dog capsized. One of the hunters drowned in the river. Another death occurred when a large tree limb fell on a vehicle.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 780506. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.