Storm Record · Waukesha County

May 16, 2025: Straight-line wind in Waukesha County

66mph
Strongest gust
2
NWS reports

What the National Weather Service recorded

Numerous thunderstorms developed in southern WI ahead of a strong cold front. A couple of these storms produced strong wind gusts.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · episode 201601

Every report, in the Weather Service's words

Where It Hit

Location County Hazard Size Report
Summit Corners (.76 S) Waukesha Wind 66 mph wind Mesonet site recorded a 66 mph wind gust.
Oconomowoc Lake (1.38 N) Waukesha Wind 58 mph wind Several trees and branches down.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, Wisconsin

Service areas this storm touched