Storm Record · Dane County

May 15, 2026: Straight-line wind in Dane County

58mph
Strongest gust
1
NWS reports

What the National Weather Service recorded

A weak wave of low pressure along a stationary front resulted in strong to severe thunderstorms tracking east across southern WI during the late evening and overnight hours. A tornado was documented in far southwest Wisconsin with other tree damage noted due to high winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · episode 212529

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Where It Hit

Location County Hazard Size Report
Oregon (1.67 WNW) Dane Wind 58 mph wind Small tree limbs down and an unsecured soccer goal on wheels was blown 100 yd across a soccer field and into a parking lot.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, Wisconsin