A cold front moved across southwest Wisconsin in the late evening and early morning hours of August 13 and 14, triggering a line of severe thunderstorms. Law enforcement officials, storm spotters and the public reported wind gusts up to 65 mph, which knocked down trees and power lines.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 14-AUG-07 01:08:00 to 14-AUG-07 01:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: GAYS MILLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines and trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 14-AUG-07 01:17:00 to 14-AUG-07 01:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEUBEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large trees were knocked down across central parts of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 14-AUG-07 01:40:00 to 14-AUG-07 01:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUSCODA
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were knocked down along Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 14-AUG-07 00:35:00 to 14-AUG-07 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several trees and power lines were blown down.  Damage was also reported in the West Salem area.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 14-AUG-07 00:35:00 to 14-AUG-07 00:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Trees were blown along County Road F.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 14-AUG-07 00:40:00 to 14-AUG-07 00:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDDLE RIDGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Damage to trees and corn.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 14-AUG-07 00:45:00 to 14-AUG-07 00:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHASEBURG
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-AUG-07 22:00:00 to 13-AUG-07 22:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHIMNEY ROCK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 13-AUG-07 22:30:00 to 13-AUG-07 22:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement reported trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 13-AUG-07 22:50:00 to 13-AUG-07 22:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLACK RIVER FALLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Wind gusts were estimated at 60 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 13-AUG-07 23:50:00 to 13-AUG-07 23:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 14-AUG-07 00:32:00 to 14-AUG-07 00:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LSE)LA CROSSE MUNI
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

One 8 inch diameter tree snapped off 25 feet up. Several 6 to 10 inch diameter maple trees blown down.  A wind gust of 55 mph was recorded at the La Crosse Airport (ASOS).

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-AUG-07 22:05:00 to 13-AUG-07 22:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Shed roof blown off and lying in roadway.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-AUG-07 22:18:00 to 13-AUG-07 22:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAIR ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 13-AUG-07 22:25:00 to 13-AUG-07 22:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUCKHOLZ CORNERS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 13-AUG-07 23:30:00 to 13-AUG-07 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONDOVI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Numerous quarter to half inch diameter branches blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 14-AUG-07 02:05:00 to 14-AUG-07 02:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTOSI
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees fell over damaging a house and a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 14-AUG-07 00:53:00 to 14-AUG-07 00:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: PURDY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.80K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large trees were blown down.