Thunderstorms that developed across northern Minnesota during the afternoon of Tuesday, July 19th, moved southeast into west central Wisconsin by the early evening and produced numerous damaging wind reports and flash flooding.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 17:35:00 to 19-JUL-11 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LADYSMITH
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large trees and power lines were blown down near Ladysmith, Wisconsin.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 17:40:00 to 19-JUL-11 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: TONY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees and power lines were blown down near Troy.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 18:06:00 to 19-JUL-11 18:06:00 (CST-6)
Location: FREDERIC
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 40 foot diameter tree was blown down near Frederic. The city lost power due to power lines blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 18:30:00 to 19-JUL-11 18:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANGE
Magnitude: 69.00 EG
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A large swath of damage occurred from the northwestern edge of Pipe Lake on 220th Avenue, south and east along Pipe Lake, then southeast to the southeast side of Long Lake.  The winds caused damage to boat lifts, boat docks, and buildings near Pipe Lake and around Johnstown Township. At least 100 large trees were downed, with some falling on homes, vehicles, and outbuildings. This wind damage was associated with the rear flank downdraft portion of a tornadic thunderstorm.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 18:28:00 to 19-JUL-11 18:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANGE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown over a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 18:52:00 to 19-JUL-11 18:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURTLE LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 18:56:00 to 19-JUL-11 18:56:00 (CST-6)
Location: TURTLE LAKE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several large tree branches were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 19:25:00 to 19-JUL-11 19:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARRON
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few large trees were blown down across several roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 19:30:00 to 19-JUL-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: DALLAS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 19:30:00 to 19-JUL-11 19:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHETEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 19:40:00 to 19-JUL-11 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SAND CREEK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 19:55:00 to 19-JUL-11 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW AUBURN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown across a road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 20:05:00 to 19-JUL-11 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: JIM FALLS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several large trees blown down across Highway 178.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 20:30:00 to 19-JUL-11 20:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAU CLAIRE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few trees were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in POLK, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 18:10:00 to 19-JUL-11 18:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LUCK
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A large tree was blown down in Luck.

Hail in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 19:15:00 to 19-JUL-11 19:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: COMSTOCK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 20:10:00 to 19-JUL-11 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: (EAU)EAU CLAIRE ARPT
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees and a roof were damaged in the town of Wheaton, Wisconsin, or west of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Tornado in POLK, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 18:30:00 to 19-JUL-11 18:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: RANGE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A weak tornado knocked down several dozen trees before crossing Pipe Lake, and dissipated on the eastern shore of Pipe Lake.  A damage survey revealed the tornadic winds were about 65 mph. Just to the west of the tornado was a strong rear flank downdraft, with winds just less than 80 mph, which knocked down at least 100 trees (see separate entry).

Thunderstorm Wind in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
From 19-JUL-11 20:45:00 to 19-JUL-11 20:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: FOSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio