Storm Record · Dane, Dodge Counties

July 13, 2018: Straight-line wind in Dane and Dodge Counties

58mph
Strongest gust
2
NWS reports

What the National Weather Service recorded

Strong to severe thunderstorms near a stationary front over central WI was followed by a large thunderstorm complex that moved west to east across all of southern WI. Damaging winds and large hail were observed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · episode 127423

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Where It Hit

Location County Hazard Size Report
Lost Lake (1.47 SSE) Dodge Wind 58 mph wind Large tree down at intersection of highway 73 and county highway DE. Highway 73 was briefly closed.
Oregon Dane Wind 58 mph wind A large tree down on power lines.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, Wisconsin