Storm Record · Columbia, Sauk Counties

June 10, 2016: Straight-line wind in Columbia and Sauk Counties

64mph
Strongest gust
2
NWS reports

What the National Weather Service recorded

A line of thunderstorms brought straight line wind damage to areas north of Madison during the evening hours. A weak upper air disturbance and approaching cold front had triggered the line of storms.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · episode 108016

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Where It Hit

Location County Hazard Size Report
La Valle (.2 NW) Sauk Wind 64 mph wind Numerous trees and tree branches down from La Valle to Rock Springs to Baraboo.
Lewiston (.51 NW) Columbia Wind 64 mph wind Numerous trees and tree branches down and 6 to 8 roads blocked by trees over the northern and central portions of the county.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, Wisconsin