Storm Record · Columbia County
June 16, 2018: Hail and a tornado in Columbia County
1.75″
Largest hail
58
Strongest gust
1
Tornado
9
NWS reports
What the National Weather Service recorded
Persistent thunderstorms developed over Columbia County near a warm front. The thunderstorms produced large hail, scattered tree damage, flash flooding, and one brief EFO tornado.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · episode 126325
Every report, in the Weather Service's words
Where It Hit
| Location | County | Hazard | Size | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portage (.69 S) | Columbia | Wind | 58 mph wind | Several trees down in and around Portage. |
| Dekorra (3.09 ESE) | Columbia | Wind | 58 mph wind | Several trees and power lines down south of Portage. |
| Rio Cowgill Fld Arpt (3.39 SW) | Columbia | Wind | 58 mph wind | Trees and power lines down across Traut Road. |
| Dekorra (1.38 S) | Columbia | Hail | 1.75" hail | |
| Dekorra (1.5 W) | Columbia | Hail | 1.25" hail | |
| Portage (.85 SW) | Columbia | Hail | 1" hail | |
| Dekorra (1.22 SE) | Columbia | Hail | 1" hail | |
| Dekorra (1.22 SE) | Columbia | Hail | 1" hail | |
| Poynette (3.5 NE) | Columbia | Tornado | EF0 | Videos and pictures of the tornado were provided on social media. Minor tree damage likely occurred. |