Severe thunderstorms moved across portions of western Wisconsin during the afternoon and early evening of July 13th. A small, short-lived tornado developed from one of these storms as it tracked across Lone Rock (Richland County). One house sustained roof damage and had two large trees blown down onto it. Other trees were snapped off about 20 feet above the ground. The storms also dropped large hail through the afternoon and evening, generally north of Interstate 90. The largest hail reported was tennis ball sized near Osseo (Trempealeau County) where the hail cracked the sky lights on a home. Damaging winds occurred with the storms across southwest Wisconsin with trees and power lines blown down in Richland Center (Richland County) and Lone Rock.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 16:59:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND CENTER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A tree was blown down onto a house just outside of Richland Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 17:00:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: RICHLAND CENTER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down across Richland Center. Two houses were damaged when trees fell on them.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 18:43:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:43:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATARACT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous trees were blown down southeast of Cataract.

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 19:05:00 to 13-JUL-15 19:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: ANGELO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 14:42:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: PINE CREEK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 17:25:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE ROCK
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tornado in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 17:33:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE ROCK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A small, short-lived tornado produced roof damage and blew down two large trees onto a house in Lone Rock. Other trees were snapped off about 20 feet above the ground.

Hail in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 14:19:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLENCOE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 14:55:00 to 13-JUL-15 14:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESVILLE
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:03:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREMPEALEAU
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:38:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell just southwest of Sparta.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:20:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Quarter sized hail fell north of Bangor.

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 16:28:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:28:00 (CST-6)
Location: LIBERTY
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Quarter sized hail fell in Liberty.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:03:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:03:00 (CST-6)
Location: HERRINGTON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:08:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A ten foot trailer was blown off of State Highway 16 north of West Salem.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:18:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: TREMPEALEAU
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:21:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:21:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:22:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BURNS
Magnitude: 1.50 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Walnut sized hail was reported in Burns.

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:36:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPARTA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:36:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 15:40:00 to 13-JUL-15 15:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: PORTLAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail fell west of Cashton.

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 16:16:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:16:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA FARGE
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 16:47:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: OSSEO
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 17:33:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: LONE ROCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous trees and powerlines were blown down in Lone Rock. Seven homes sustained roof damage from the high winds.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 17:40:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELEVA
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 16:22:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROSS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Half dollar sized hail fell southeast of Viroqua.

Hail in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 16:53:00 to 13-JUL-15 16:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: LEVIS
Magnitude: 2.50 
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to tennis ball sized hail fell southeast of Osseo. The hail cracked sky lights on a home.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 17:59:00 to 13-JUL-15 17:59:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIGEON FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Up to quarter sized hail fell northeast of Pigeon Falls.

Hail in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 18:07:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 1.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Golf ball sized hail fell northeast of Taylor.

Hail in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 18:01:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: PIGEON FALLS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Quarter sized hail fell southeast of Pigeon Falls.

Hail in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 18:11:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:11:00 (CST-6)
Location: TAYLOR
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 18:39:00 to 13-JUL-15 18:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CATARACT
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 13-JUL-15 19:00:00 to 13-JUL-15 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORT MC COY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter