Jackson storm history

This winter storm brought between 5 and 7 inches of snowfall to Jackson County over the course of November 29th and 30th. The highest snowfall report in the county was around 4 miles west of Melrose where 6.8 inches was observed. Additionally, a vehicle accident on Interstate 94 …

One person was killed in an accident on Interstate 94 near Black River Falls. The driver of a U-Haul rear-ended a semi trailer and was killed in the accident. At least two other accidents occurred in the fog including a car being struck by a train. The automated weather observing…

An elderly lady died from smoke inhalation after a lightning strike started her house on fire in Black River Falls. At least three other nearby homes also suffered some electrical damage.

Icy conditions developed on Interstate 94 after a band of freezing drizzle moved across the area. A 38 vehicle accident occurred near Northfield and some vehicles were destroyed in a fire. No deaths occurred with about 20 minor injuries reported.

Numerous roads were closed throughout the county due to heavy rains and flooding along rivers, streams, and creeks. Most bridges on township roads were over-topped with water. At one time, 56 roads were closed throughout the county. State Highway 95 was closed in several location…

Slick roads as a result of ongoing freezing rain contributed to a vehicle accident during the early morning hours on December 22nd. This resulted in the closure of Interstate 94 between WIS 95 an WIS 121, roughly 30 miles of interstate.

This winter system brought snow accumulations of around 4 to 6 inches to Jackson County with the highest snowfall report in the county being 5.8 inches in Hixton.

County Dispatch reported water flowing over County Road F between Black River Falls and Alma Center with the roadway washed out in spots.

The public reported trees downed across County Road FF near Osseo.

Dispatch reported trees down around US Highway 12 and Lambert Road.

State officials reported trees downed around County Highway H and McNab Road 3 miles west-southwest of Black River Falls.

The public reported golf ball sized hail 2 miles east-northeast of North Branch. The report was relayed via social media.

The public reported quarter sized hail 1 mile northeast of Alma Center.

The Black River at Black River Falls went into minor flood stage on April 21st during the afternoon before cresting at a height of 49.15 feet. The river stage eventually fell below flood stage during the morning hours on April 22nd.

The combination of recent rainfall and some snowmelt allowed the Black River to reach into minor flood stage just after midnight on March 31st. The river then crested by early morning at a stage of 47.94 ft in minor flood stage before falling below flood stage during the afternoo…

This winter system brought heavy snow to Jackson County on March 19th. Snowfall totals ranged between 5 to 9 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 9 inches about 4 miles north-northwest of Irving.

This winter system brought gusty winds and snow to Jackson County on March 5th. Snowfall totals ranged around 1 to 2 inches across the county with the highest reported total being 2 inches in 4 miles of Melrose.

Minimum wind chills between 25 to 35 degrees below zero across Jackson County on the morning of February 18th. The coldest wind chill reported in the county was in Black River Falls, WI of 32 degrees below zero.

Dangerously cold wind chills began on the evening of the 20th and continued through noon on the 21st in Jackson County where values dropped to between 25 to 35 degrees below zero. The coldest observed wind chill in the county was 33 degrees below zero at Black River Falls, WI.

Snowfall amounts ranged from 4 to 7 inches across Jackson County as a result of this winter system. The highest storm total snow accumulation in the county occurred in the city of Black River Falls where 6.5 was measured.

Anomalously warm air temperatures and high humidity allowed the heat index to reach between 105 and 110 degrees across Jackson County on August 26th. Heat index values reached 107 degrees at the automated weather observation station at Black River Falls.

Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down in the Hixton area.

A National Weather Service employee reported a 12 inch diameter tree uprooted.

The public reported several trees snapped and uprooted.

Significant rainfall later into June pushed the Black River at Black River Falls into flood stage on June 22nd. The river stage crested during the early on June 23rd in minor flood stage at 50.43 ft.

The public reported tree damage 4 miles south of Alma Center.

The public reported a barn destroyed 2 miles west of Alma Center.

The public reported 0.75 inch hail approximately 1 mile south of Requa.

The public reported ping pong ball sized hail in northwestern Jackson county.

The public reported nickel sized hail on the northeast side of Black River Falls.

The public reported 0.75 inch hail in Alma Center. Report was relayed via mPING.

Volunteer observers reported approximately 3 of snowfall in Jackson County with the highest report of 3.2 near Melrose.

An automated weather observation station reported a wind chill of 25 degrees below zero in Black River Falls.

An automated weather observation station reported a wind chill of 25 degrees below zero in Black River Falls.

A volunteer observer reported 7.6 of snowfall near Melrose.

A volunteer observed reported 2.7 of snowfall near Melrose.

A volunteer observer reported 0.7 inches of snowfall near Melrose.

Transient strong snow bands moved through western Wisconsin early on the morning of October 31st, providing light snow and strong winds. Slippery road conditions quickly developed and resulted in multiple accidents and slide offs. As a result, all lanes of Interstate 94 were clos…

An automated weather observation station reported 4.49 inches of rain near Black River Falls.

A volunteer observer reported 6.23 inches of rainfall near Black River Falls.

An automated weather observations station reported 5.71 inches of rainfall near Black River Falls.

Law enforcement reported a washed out roadway near County Road E in Hatfield. Time estimated via radar.

The Black River at Black River Falls reached minor flood stage on October 25th, cresting 9.73 feet above flood stage, in major flood stage later that day.

An automated weather observation station reported 4.59 inches of rainfall near Black River Falls.

The utility company reported a washed out roadway and culvert along White Creek on Waterbury Road, south of Hatfield.

The Black River at Hatfield reached minor flood stage on October 25th, with moderate flooding then ensuing and the river cresting 1.37 feet above flood stage.