Storm Record · Dane County
July 11, 2009: Hail in Dane County
1.5″
Largest hail
1
NWS reports
What the National Weather Service recorded
A cold front pushing through southern Wisconsin triggered thunderstorms along and behind the front during the early morning hours of July 11th. A few of the thunderstorms strengthened to severe levels, producing large hail over portions of South-Central Wisconsin.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · episode 32269
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Where It Hit
| Location | County | Hazard | Size | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (msn)truax Fld Madis | Dane | Hail | 1.5" hail | A severe thunderstorm produced large hail up to 1.5 inches that fell in a 3-mile wide swath that extended for 13 miles from Dane County Regional Airport (KMSN) to 6 miles northeast of Sun Prairie. Locally, the hail duration lasted about 5 minute based on eye-witness accounts. At least 12 cars were damaged with broken windows and dents. One severe weather spotter reported minor damage to his home's siding and door, so it is assumed that several homes were damaged, and probably more than 12 vehicles were damage. The loss estimated takes this assumption into account. |