Strong damaging winds occurred due to a very deep low pressure area that affected the Upper Mississippi River Valley and Great Lakes region. The high winds downed scattered trees and limbs across southern WI resulting in downed power lines and 65,000 customers without power for up to 24 hours. 13 semi-trucks were overturned statewide on highways, and 7 wildfires occurred from downed power lines.  Some structural damage to sheds, roofs, and other structures occurred from the high winds or from trees falling on them.

High Wind in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees and limbs down throughout the city and county. A light pole and large sign were blown over just west of Mitchell Field.

High Wind in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees and limbs down throughout the county. Vinyl siding ripped off a house in Genoa City.

High Wind in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A Tractor trailer was overturned on I-39 just north of Beloit. Scattered trees and limbs down throughout the county.

High Wind in GREEN, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Scattered trees and limbs down throughout the county.

High Wind in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The roof of a hay shed was torn off and blew into another shed approximately 125 yards away, destroying the shed. Scattered trees and limbs down throughout the county.

Strong Wind in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 45.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Scattered trees and limbs down across the county.

Strong Wind in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Scattered trees and limbs down across the county.

Strong Wind in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Scattered trees and limbs down across the county.

Strong Wind in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 06:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 47.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Scattered trees and limbs down across the county.

Strong Wind in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Scattered trees and limbs down across the county.

High Wind in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered trees and limbs down across the county.

High Wind in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and limbs down, blocking various roads in the city of Waukesha. Otherwise scattered trees and limbs down throughout the county.

High Wind in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Tractor trailer overturned on I-43 early in the afternoon. Scattered trees and limbs down across the county including uprooted trees.

High Wind in OZAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Tractor trailer overturned, landing on a guard rail that sparked and started a wildfire. Scattered trees and limbs down across the county.

High Wind in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Tractor trailer overturned northwest of Fox Lake. Scattered trees and limbs down across the county.

High Wind in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two tractor trailers overturned, one on the highway 26 bypass near Jefferson and the other on county highway X in the Town of Watertown. Scattered trees and limbs down across the county.

High Wind in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Scattered trees and limbs down throughout the county.

High Wind in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and limbs down across the city of Racine, including uprooted trees.  Minor roof damage to a residential home, and the roof torn off another building. Scattered trees and limbs down throughout the county.

High Wind in LAFAYETTE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Scattered trees and limbs down throughout the county.

High Wind in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 08-MAR-17 09:00:00 to 08-MAR-17 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Magnitude: 35.00 MS
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tractor trailer was overturned on I-39 near DeForest. Scattered trees and limbs down across the county including uprooted trees.