Storm Record · Columbia, Sauk Counties
September 18, 2007: Straight-line wind in Columbia and Sauk Counties
75
Strongest gust
5
NWS reports
What the National Weather Service recorded
A line of strong to severe thunderstorms moved northeast through southern Wisconsin. Short segments of the line managed to bow out and generate isolated downbursts.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · episode 11114
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Where It Hit
| Location | County | Hazard | Size | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Dells | Columbia | Wind | 75 mph wind | Powerful thunderstorm downburst winds gusting to an estimated 65 knots (75 mph) toppled several large trees. Tree branch debris knocked down some power lines. The winds lifted one side of a trained spotters's vehicle about 6 inches into the air. |
| Ironton | Sauk | Wind | 64 mph wind | Powerful thunderstorm downburst winds gusting to an estimated 56 knots (65 mph) toppled several large trees. Tree branch debris knocked down some power lines. |
| La Valle | Sauk | Wind | 64 mph wind | Powerful thunderstorm downburst winds gusting to an estimated 56 knots (65 mph) toppled several large trees. Tree branch debris knocked down some power lines. |
| Reedsburg (2 NW) | Sauk | Wind | 64 mph wind | Powerful thunderstorm downburst winds gusting to an estimated 56 knots (65 mph) toppled several large trees. Tree branch debris knocked down some power lines. |
| Rock Spgs | Sauk | Wind | 64 mph wind | Powerful thunderstorm downburst winds gusting to an estimated 56 knots (65 mph) toppled several large trees. Tree branch debris knocked down some power lines. |
Service areas this storm touched