Thunderstorms along and north of slow moving warm front produced large hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and flash flooding as the front slowly moved to the north.

Lightning in OUTAGAMIE, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:45:00 to 16-JUL-08 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMBINED LOCKS
Property damage: 10.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck the roof of a home causing a fire that spread to the attic.  Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze in about 15 minutes.

Flash Flood in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:55:00 to 16-JUL-08 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUPACA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in the downtown area of Waupaca.  Several roads were covered by fast flowing water and had to be temporarily closed until the water subsided.  Radar estimated 2 to 3 inches of rain in less than two hours.

Thunderstorm Wind in WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 14:07:00 to 16-JUL-08 14:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSHKOSH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Trained Spotter

High winds from thunderstorms downed large tree limbs and produced half inch hail at the intersection of New York Avenue and Broad Street.

Thunderstorm Wind in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 14:45:00 to 16-JUL-08 14:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST NAZIANZ
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Winds were estimated by law enforcement.

Heavy Rain in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:30:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARION
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused the roof to collapse of an unused building at the Marion Plywood Corporation.  The flat roof could not hold the weight of the intense rainfall.

Hail in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:31:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:51:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Golf ball size hail fell at Chilton.

Hail in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:53:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHILTON
Magnitude: 2.50 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Tennis ball size hail fell at Chilton.

Hail in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 14:03:00 to 16-JUL-08 14:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAYTON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Public

Winds estimated at 50 mph and heavy rainfall accompanied golf ball size hail that fell near Hayton.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 11:27:00 to 16-JUL-08 11:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPENCER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed trees on the south side of Spencer.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHAWANO, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:45:00 to 16-JUL-08 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPLIT ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed trees that blocked area roads.

Flash Flood in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 15:00:00 to 16-JUL-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: QUARRY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Authorities closed US Highway 151 north of St. Nazianz due to half a foot of water running over the road.

Flash Flood in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 15:00:00 to 16-JUL-08 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTHEIM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain caused flash flooding that washed away parts of Center Road and County Road C west of Newton.

Flash Flood in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 14:15:00 to 16-JUL-08 16:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH CLIFF JCT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rainfall caused high water to run across US Highway 10 around Military Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:03:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG FALLS
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm winds downed hundreds of trees in a 100 foot wide swath.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:20:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLINTONVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

Thunderstorm Wind in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 14:25:00 to 16-JUL-08 14:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: KIEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds from thunderstorms downed trees and power lines.

Funnel Cloud in WOOD, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:12:00 to 16-JUL-08 12:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIRON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A funnel cloud was reported at the intersection of State Highway 34 and Reddin Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:00:00 to 16-JUL-08 12:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTRAL WISCONSIN AR
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Reported by: AWOS

High winds from thunderstorms uprooted and snapped 14 to 16 inch diameter trees.

Hail in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 11:25:00 to 16-JUL-08 11:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEYAUWEGA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Public

Dime size hail fell east of Waupaca.

Hail in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 11:34:00 to 16-JUL-08 11:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLOVER
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in WOOD, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 11:51:00 to 16-JUL-08 11:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: NASONVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail up to nickel size fell at US Highway 10 and County Road V.

Hail in OUTAGAMIE, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:13:00 to 16-JUL-08 12:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:40:00 to 16-JUL-08 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARBOY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:44:00 to 16-JUL-08 12:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: KING
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in WOOD, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:45:00 to 16-JUL-08 12:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORT EDWARDS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:55:00 to 16-JUL-08 12:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH CLIFF JCT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter size hail fell at the intersection of State Highway 114 and State Park Road.

Hail in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 12:50:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: DARBOY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail fell for about 10 minutes and reached the size of golf balls.

Hail in OUTAGAMIE, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:05:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: KAUKAUNA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:08:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH CLIFF JCT
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:10:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH CLIFF JCT
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

Half dollar size hail fell at the intersection of State Highway 114 and State Park Road.

Hail in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:10:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: HIGH CLIFF
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 100.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to 2 inches in diameter caused damage to approximately 20 homes and several cars.

Hail in WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:15:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENASHA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Quarter size hail damaged a garden near Neenah.

Hail in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:20:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BANCROFT
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:28:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: OMRO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in WAUSHARA, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUL-08 13:20:00 to 16-JUL-08 13:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: WILD ROSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High winds from thunderstorms downed trees that blocked area roads.