Several rounds of thunderstorms moved across western Wisconsin on April 12th. These storms developed along a very slow moving cold front and primarily produced large hail, although some occasional high winds were also reported. The first round of storms moved in during the mid morning hours with the last of the storms ending during the early evening. The largest hail reported was golf ball sized near Stoddard (Vernon County) and near Viroqua (Vernon County).

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 08:15:00 to 12-APR-14 08:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

An estimated wind gust of 60 mph occurred in Centerville.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 09:00:00 to 12-APR-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Quarter sized hail fell at the La Crosse city hall.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 09:07:00 to 12-APR-14 09:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERRINGTON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 09:07:00 to 12-APR-14 09:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail fell in downtown La Crosse.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 09:13:00 to 12-APR-14 09:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 09:13:00 to 12-APR-14 09:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: BARRE MILLS
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 09:37:00 to 12-APR-14 09:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 14:50:00 to 12-APR-14 14:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIROQUA MUNI ARPT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 14:59:00 to 12-APR-14 14:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: VALLEY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Quarter sized hail was reported in Valley.

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 15:11:00 to 12-APR-14 15:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 15:20:00 to 12-APR-14 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 16:17:00 to 12-APR-14 16:17:00 (CST-6)
Location: FENNIMORE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 16:19:00 to 12-APR-14 16:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: MILLVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 16:25:00 to 12-APR-14 16:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSCOBEL
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 18:19:00 to 12-APR-14 18:19:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA FARGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 18:30:00 to 12-APR-14 18:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: WESTBY
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail was reported in Westby.

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 18:55:00 to 12-APR-14 18:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 18:57:00 to 12-APR-14 18:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: STODDARD
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball sized hail fell near Stoddard.

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 19:10:00 to 12-APR-14 19:14:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIROQUA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to quarter sized hail was reported in Viroqua.

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 19:12:00 to 12-APR-14 19:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIROQUA
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Golf ball sized hail fell just south of Viroqua along U.S. Highway 14.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 19:43:00 to 12-APR-14 19:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSCOBEL
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Heavy Rain in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 16:30:00 to 13-APR-14 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: MUSCODA
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

South of Muscoda, 2.95 inches of rain fell.

Flood in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 22:28:00 to 12-APR-14 23:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LNR)TRI CO ARPT LON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Water was reported over parts of County Road JJ east of Gotham.

Lightning in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 09:56:00 to 12-APR-14 12:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MEDARY
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Lightning struck a large retail store in Onalaska. The damage was limited to a portion of the roof. The store had to be evacuated until the fire was extinguished and it was determined that it was safe to be occupied.

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 12-APR-14 11:05:00 to 12-APR-14 11:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: TOMAH
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio