For the 3rd consecutive day, severe weather struck parts of south-central and southeast Wisconsin on June 3rd in the form of an isolated tornado, downburst winds (toppled trees), and a flash flood.  On this day, a cut-off low pressure drifted slowly across Wisconsin, after being found back in the Dakotas on June 1st.  Spiral bands of convection continued to become enhanced during the daytime heating period.

Flash Flood in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 03-JUN-07 17:00:00 to 03-JUN-07 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWNTOWN MADISON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rains due to repeated rounds of thunderstorms resulted in a flash flood across Madison.  Water depths on some roads reached 3 feet, and numerous homes had basement flooding.  Some of the UW-Madison campus buidlings also sustained water damage to foundations and/or contents.  For the day up to 2100CST, Middleton, which is adjacent to the west side of Madison, measured 3.62 inches of rain.  In only one hour during the evening, the far northeast side of Madison picked up 2.25 inches, based on spotter reports.   Estimated WSR-88D Doppler radar rainfall rates reached 1 to 2 inches per hour as the storms moved the city.

Funnel Cloud in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 03-JUN-07 09:35:00 to 03-JUN-07 09:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Funnel Cloud in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 03-JUN-07 13:15:00 to 03-JUN-07 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST BEND
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 03-JUN-07 15:10:00 to 03-JUN-07 15:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: JEFFERSON
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Powerful thunderstorm winds toppled trees and resulted in damage to power-lines and cable-TV lines.  Electrical customers were without power for several hours.  Associated rain was described as going sideways in white sheets.  Between Jeffeson and Helenville a couple roads were blocked with tree debris.  About 2 inches of rain accompanied the storms.

Tornado in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 03-JUN-07 13:10:00 to 03-JUN-07 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIRCHHAYN
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A weak tornado struck a rural cluster of homes about 2.9 miles north-northeast (82 degrees) of Kuchhayn, or 4.5 miles east of Jackson, or about 0.4 miles southeast (135 degrees) of the intersection of CTH M and Cedar Creek Rd., and then headed north and crossed Cedar Creek Rd.  It dissipated just south of Cedar Creek, or about 3.3 north-northeast (72 degrees) of Kirchhayn.  Two homes on Highview Dr. sustained slight damage to roof shingles, gutters, and siding.  A boat and shed were also damaged.  About 30 trees sustained damage, and 6 were uprooted.  Average path width was about 25 yards.  The specific lat/lon data is: N43.3370 W88.07220 for the start and N43.34350 W88.07290 for the end point. DI #2 (FR12), DOD2.  Estimated wind speeds 90 mph.

Funnel Cloud in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 03-JUN-07 18:20:00 to 03-JUN-07 18:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CROSS PLAINS
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement