A cold front moved across southwest and central Wisconsin during the the evening hours on May 25. Severe thunderstorms developed ahead of the front and produced hail up to the size of quarters, along with damaging winds estimated as high as 70 to 75 mph. Strong winds  associated with tornadoes further southwest of the area carried debris, such as bank checks, as far as Prairie du Chien (Crawford County).

Funnel Cloud in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 18:35:00 to 25-MAY-08 18:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: THORP
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported a possible funnel cloud at exit 108 on Highway 29.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 18:40:00 to 25-MAY-08 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: EIDSVOLD
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported a barn and power lines were blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.  Damage was reported at three residences just south of Cloverdale Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 18:50:00 to 25-MAY-08 18:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PERKINSTOWN
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported downed trees along County Road M and Richter Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 19:07:00 to 25-MAY-08 19:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDFORD
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported trees, power lines, and light poles blown down.

Hail in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 20:38:00 to 25-MAY-08 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CITY PT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail up to the size of quarters accumulated approximately 8 inches deep. In fact, hail still covered the ground the following morning. Cranberry vines suffered damage due to the large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 20:36:00 to 25-MAY-08 20:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: PRAY
Magnitude: 64.00 EG
Property damage: 36.00K
Crop damage: 22.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A few pine trees were blown down in a campground near Highway 54, but more extensive damage was reported at a cranberry farm where one building was blown down and many nearby trees were broken or sheared off. There may have been a brief gustnado. Cranberry vines were extensively damaged as well.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 18:45:00 to 25-MAY-08 18:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUBLIN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported a roof was blown off a barn at Highway 64 and County Road T, with the roof landing on a road.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 19:15:00 to 25-MAY-08 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL GREEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 20:17:00 to 25-MAY-08 20:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRILLAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 20:21:00 to 25-MAY-08 20:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: HATFIELD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 18:43:00 to 25-MAY-08 18:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: RESEBURG
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported damage to barns and sheds at ten different residences just east of County Road M, between Bills Road and Lake Mead.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 18:48:00 to 25-MAY-08 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGWOOD
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported damage to at least six farms northwest of the Greenwood area, including barns and sheds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 18:40:00 to 25-MAY-08 18:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: POLLEY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Law enforcement officials reported high wind at the intersection of state highways 73 and 64.

Hail in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 19:19:00 to 25-MAY-08 19:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: ABBOTSFORD
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Penny size hail was observed 2 miles south of Abbotsford, as reported by WAOW-TV.

Hail in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 19:32:00 to 25-MAY-08 19:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONDOVI
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 20:03:00 to 25-MAY-08 20:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL GREEN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 20:15:00 to 25-MAY-08 20:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MERRILLAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 25-MAY-08 21:10:00 to 25-MAY-08 21:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW ROME
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement