Small lines of severe thunderstorms formed along a fast moving cold front during the afternoon of May 24th. These thunderstorms caused sporadic wind damage starting near Arcadia (Trempealeau County) and continued toward Longwood and Dorchester (Clark County). Most of the damage was limited to trees and power poles blown down. Before the cold front moved through, a strong gradient was in place. This produced wind gusts of 40 to 45 mph that blew down a cluster of maple trees near Wilton (Monroe County).

Strong Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 14:15:00 to 24-MAY-12 14:15:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A cluster of maple trees near Wilton was blown down from strong gradient winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 16:05:00 to 24-MAY-12 16:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: DONALD
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 7.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down near the intersection of County Highway H and Miller Avenue.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 16:10:00 to 24-MAY-12 16:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 17:10:00 to 24-MAY-12 17:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: GRANTON CNNGHAM ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down along Starr Road south of Lynn.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 16:52:00 to 24-MAY-12 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE ARBUTUS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down at the intersection of State Highway 95 and Riviera Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 17:15:00 to 24-MAY-12 17:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONGWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down at the intersection of Resewood Ave. and Colby Factory Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 17:16:00 to 24-MAY-12 17:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATWOOD
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down at the intersection of County Highways P and N.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 17:25:00 to 24-MAY-12 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORCHESTER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down at the intersection of Pine Road and Hiline Ave.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 16:28:00 to 24-MAY-12 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR HALVERSON ARP
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down at the intersection of County Highway C and Hammond Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in TAYLOR, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 16:16:00 to 24-MAY-12 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: HANNIBAL
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph occurred along with 1 inch hail just north of Hannibal.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 16:00:00 to 24-MAY-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLEASANTVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated 60 mph wind gust occurred along with marble sized hail north of Whitehall.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 15:48:00 to 24-MAY-12 15:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCADIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees were blown down in Arcadia.

Strong Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 24-MAY-12 14:20:00 to 24-MAY-12 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 39.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees across Clark County were blown down from strong gradient winds. A home sustained roof damage northwest of Spencer and at least one tree was blown down onto power lines in the Greenwood area.