A line of severe thunderstorms developed during the late afternoon of June 16th across Minnesota and Iowa. As the storms rolled across western Wisconsin they produced sporadic wind damage and at least 2 tornadoes in Platteville (Grant County) where 5 injuries occurred. The tornadoes caused extensive damage to the University of Wisconsin - Platteville campus and to numerous homes and business near the campus. Damage estimates to the campus alone were near $10 million. The Governor of Wisconsin declared a state of emergency for three southern Wisconsin counties, including Grant. The U.S. Small Business Administration approved a request for a disaster declaration in Grant County. The disaster declaration allows homeowners and businesses to obtain loans to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property.

Tornado in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 21:45:00 to 16-JUN-14 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF2
Property damage: 20.50M
Crop damage: 2.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado formed along a squall line west of Platteville, just south of County Road B, and traveled through Memorial Park on to the Univ. of Wisconsin - Platteville campus. Five people were injured, one of them seriously. There was extensive damage done to five buildings and the stadium on campus.  Roofs of two new residential halls were partially destroyed and a third residential hall was also damaged along with one academic building. Two large lighting structures at the football stadium were knocked over, with one crashing across the bleachers causing the concrete foundation underneath the bleachers to be substantially moved. Damage continued into nearby homes and businesses as the tornado tracked across Business Highway 151. The top level of a split level home was ripped off one house, another house lost part of a roof and a porch while several other homes had windows blown out and trees knocked down. A gas station/convenience store was leveled by the tornado where it also ripped a pump out of the ground and blew over a semi. Numerous other business and vehicles suffered blown out windows. After hitting a cemetery on the south side of town, the tornado dissipated just before reaching U.S. Highway 151 southeast of town. A total of 12 homes were destroyed with another 20 damaged.
At UW-Platteville, the tornado caused $7.3 million in damage to Bridgeway Commons, $4.8 million in damage to Rountree Commons and $1.8 million to Southwest Hall. All three buildings are dorms.
The tornado caused $1.8 million in damage to Engineering Hall, a classroom building, and $1.7 million in damage to the stadium.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 21:15:00 to 16-JUN-14 21:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 60 mph wind gust occurred in Hillsboro.

Tornado in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 21:49:00 to 16-JUN-14 21:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: PLATTEVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 540.00K
Crop damage: 1.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A second tornado (EF1) hit the northeast corner of Platteville, near the Golf and Country Club.  The track was about 1/2 mile long with a 50 yard width.  Damage included some trees knocked down and a roof off an apartment building.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 20:34:00 to 16-JUN-14 20:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: COON VLY
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A wind gust of 65 mph was measured in Coon Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 21:00:00 to 16-JUN-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST MARYS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A ten inch diameter tree was blown down between Norwalk and Ontario.

Flood in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 21:39:00 to 16-JUN-14 23:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSCOBEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused street flooding to occur in Boscobel.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 21:22:00 to 16-JUN-14 21:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOSCOBEL
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in Boscobel.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 21:48:00 to 16-JUN-14 21:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: UNION
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 63 mph wind gust was measured north of Platteville.

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 21:46:00 to 16-JUN-14 21:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAPPY CORNERS
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

A 70 mph wind gust was measured west of Cuba City.

Flood in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 21:49:00 to 16-JUN-14 23:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: LANCASTER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Heavy rain caused street flooding to occur in Lancaster.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 22:10:00 to 16-JUN-14 22:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: FRNDSHP ADAMS CO ARP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down across State Highway 21 east of Arkdale or about 3 miles west of the Waushara County line.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 20:05:00 to 16-JUN-14 20:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: CALVERT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Trees were blown down at the Goose Island Park and Campground just south of La Crosse.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 16-JUN-14 20:10:00 to 16-JUN-14 20:10:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 14.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several trees were blown down near the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse campus and in downtown La Crosse. One of the trees landed on a car in a UW - La Crosse parking lot.