Thunderstorms developed across western Wisconsin during the evening hours of June 28th ahead of a trough of low pressure. Several of these storms produced high winds that caused considerable damage in the city of La Crosse north into Holmen (La Crosse County). Numerous trees and power lines were blown down by winds that gusted to at least 60 mph. At least 7,000 customers in the La Crosse area were without power. The power outage took out street lights and stop lights across much of the city.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:45:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down near the intersection of Green Bay Street and East Ave in the city of La Crosse.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:50:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ONALASKA
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous tree branches were blown down and moved a distance of at least 100 feet. A electrical transformer was also blown out on the northeast side of Onalaska.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:48:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LSE)LA CROSSE MUNI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

An industrial warehouse near the La Crosse airport suffered wind damage with the debris spread across a parking lot and onto the airfield.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:54:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees were blown down or uprooted from estimated gusts of at least 60 mph on the southeast side of Holmen.  Winds gusted from the south or southeast and knocked down a lot of trees along South Pleasant on the south end of the village.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:55:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: HOLMEN
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down in Holmen.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:54:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: MIDWAY
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down southeast of Holmen.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:47:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

A 2 foot diameter tree was blown down onto a garage in West Salem.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:46:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 63.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous tree branches, some up to 6 inches in diameter, were blown down in the city of La Crosse.

Flood in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:50:00 to 28-JUN-14 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Runoff from heavy rain caused street flooding to occur in the city of La Crosse. The heavy rain also flooded the building of a local food pantry destroying some of the food that was stored in the building.

Lightning in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:46:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LA CROSSE
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck a power pole with the electrical surge going into a nearby house and starting a small fire in a La Crosse home.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:46:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A large tree was blown over in the city of La Crosse, falling on top of a car and garage.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:46:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A city of La Crosse homeowner had several trees blown over. One of the larger trees fell on the house leaving several holes in the roof.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUN-14 19:46:00 to 28-JUN-14 19:46:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A tree was blown over onto a car in the city of La Crosse. One person was inside the car at the time, but did not sustain any injuries.