Walworth storm history

A motorist lost control on icy highway 14 and crossed the centerline striking another vehicle. One motorist was killed.

Various road closures over the eastern half of Walworth County due to the flash flooding of creeks or the pooling of water in low spots after 3.50-8.00 inches of rain. Walworth County declared an emergency. Road closures near Springfield, Abells Corners, south and east of East Tr…

Snow accumulation of 1-2 inches. Westerly wind gusts around 40 mph.

Wind chill temperatures 20 below to 26 below zero.

Freezing rain and a glaze of ice accumulation. Very minor snow accumulation.

Snow accumulation of 3-5 inches.

Snow accumulation of 9-13 inches.

A couple reports of flooding on State Line Road. One report of 6 inches of standing water on the road with another report of several inches of flowing water over the road. Also a report of basement flooding in and near Sharon.

Some minor tree damage.

Maximum heat index values of 100-104 degrees Fahrenheit and minimums in the middle to upper 70s.

Numerous streets flooded in and around Delavan. A creek flooded in Delavan. Videos and pictures provided.

Trees and limbs down in southwest Walworth County including in Delavan and Darien.

The large hail shredded the leaves off the trees.

Storm-total accumulation of 3 to 6 inches over the central and eastern portions of the county and much lower amounts elsewhere. Highest total of 4.0 inches observed in Lake Geneva.

Report of wind damage to a farm: shingles off roof, horse shed blown over and pushed into field, fencing damage, and multiple trees down.

Mesonet station WIWLH 2 miles west of Walworth.

Mesonet measured a 63 MPH wind gust 2 miles west of Walworth.

Widespread wind chills between -25 and -35 observed countywide. Minimum wind chill of -32 observed in Richfield.

Storm-total accumulations generally in the 2-4 inch range countywide. Highest total of 4.0 inches observed in Elkhorn.

Storm-total accumulations generally in the 3-6 inch range countywide. Highest total of 6.0 inches observed in Troy Center.

Ice accumulations from freezing drizzle ranging between 0.02 inches and 0.10 inches, resulting in slippery spots on untreated surfaces.

Widespread wind chills in the -30 to -35 degree range were observed from 6 AM January 21 through the mid morning hours of January 21. Locally colder wind chills were observed in spots. Coldest wind chill of -36 was observed in Elkhorn.

Long duration snowfall brings widespread 1-3 inch accumulations countywide, with locally higher totals. Highest accumulation of 4.0 inches observed in Fontana.

Snow accumulation of 1-3 inches. West northwest wind gusts of 25-35 mph with visibility as low as 1/4-1 mile.

Heat index of 102-107 degrees Fahrenheit.

Heat index values up to 101 degrees Fahrenheit.

Many tree limbs snapped off a large tree and landed on a home. A combination of fallen tree limbs and straight line winds tore at least a 100 square foot section of siding from the home. Other damage to siding, fascia, gutters, and a broken window.

Scattered trees down in Whitewater, Richmond, and the Sugar Creek area.

A barn destroyed and trees down.

A swath of scattered tree damage along and near Swoboda Rd. from Townline Rd. to state highway 120. Pictures of snapped tree limbs were provided.

Power poles snapped, power lines and trees down in a 2 mile radius around the North Lake area.

A gustnado knocked down tree limbs at the Whitewater Country Club. Video was provided of the gustnado.

A large tree down.

Fascia torn off a home in Elkhorn.