A cluster of severe thunderstorms generated by an approaching cold front affected part of southwest Wisconsin during the afternoon and early evening of July 24. Reports of hail up to golf ball size were common from storm spotters, law enforcement officials and the public. In addition, wind gusts of 60 to 70 mph occurred, although a gust of 78 mph was measured near Dickeyville (Grant County).  In Grant County, Wisconsin, residential and business damage included 1000 homes and 200 businesses totaling over 4 million dollars.  Agricultural losses could have been as high as 50 million dollars.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 17:05:00 to 24-JUL-09 17:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 2.50K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:48:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WAUZEKA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail was reported at County Road N, east of Highway 27.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 16:00:00 to 24-JUL-09 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: WOODMAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 16:02:00 to 24-JUL-09 16:02:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Wind gusts of 53 mph also occurred.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 16:14:00 to 24-JUL-09 16:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: MT HOPE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 15.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail made the ground white.

Hail in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 14:28:00 to 24-JUL-09 14:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: SENECA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 70.00K
Crop damage: 675.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Hail in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:49:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: EASTMAN
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 450.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:55:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTEVILLE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 20.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Numerous shredded leaves were noted on trees from earlier wind and hail. Water runoff was high.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 17:12:00 to 24-JUL-09 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC CARTNEY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 70.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 17:17:00 to 24-JUL-09 17:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: POTOSI
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.80M
Crop damage: 8.00M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:48:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 30.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:56:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 25.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

In addition to the hail, there were wind gusts measured at 50 mph.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:55:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

There was also a tree blown down on Old Lancaster Road.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 16:22:00 to 24-JUL-09 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 1.10M
Crop damage: 6.80M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Large hail was reported on Borah Ridge Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 17:27:00 to 24-JUL-09 17:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISBURG
Magnitude: 68.00 MG
Property damage: 1.50M
Crop damage: 1.20M
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 17:15:00 to 24-JUL-09 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LOUISBURG
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 60.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Ten power poles were snapped along County Road H, just east of Kieler. The town of Kieler was without power.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 17:35:00 to 24-JUL-09 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: SINSINAWA
Magnitude: 58.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 75.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Power lines were down across much of the southern end of the county.

Hail in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 14:59:00 to 24-JUL-09 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEUBEN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:39:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIVINGSTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 45.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:43:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A few pieces of hail were larger than quarter size and winds were also measured at 52.5 mph.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:40:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARTHUR
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 45.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:57:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 4.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

In addition to the hail, winds were also 40 mph.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:27:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:27:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNATON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 50.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in CRAWFORD, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 14:15:00 to 24-JUL-09 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: FERRYVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 40.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:33:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNATON
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 70.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:40:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 45.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-09 15:31:00 to 24-JUL-09 15:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANNATON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 40.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Winds were sustained at 30 mph.