A line of thunderstorms developed along a cold front and moved across western Wisconsin during the evening hours of March 6th. These storms produced a tornado near Barre Mills (La Crosse County) along with damaging winds and hail. A metal grain bin was blown over in Elk Creek (Trempealeau County), a light post and business signs were downed in downtown La Crosse (La Crosse County) and a camper was damaged by fallen trees west of Viroqua (Vernon County). The largest hail reported was golfball in La Farge (Vernon County).

Thunderstorm Wind in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:45:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLUE RIVER
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A power pole was snapped off and a tree blown down onto an outbuilding south of Blue River.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:40:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

In the city of La Crosse, a garage roof was blown off, which brought power lines down onto a house starting a fire in the house.

Lightning in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 22:39:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Property damage: 55.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A fire caused by a lightning strike, destroyed a house west of Necedah.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:37:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:37:00 (CST-6)
Location: (LSE)LA CROSSE MUNI
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 60 mph wind gust occurred on a Mississippi River spillway west of French Island.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:36:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: STODDARD
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

Power lines were blown down east of Stoddard.

Hail in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:53:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:53:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:53:00 (CST-6)
Location: ST JOSEPH
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A 60 mph wind gust occurred west of St. Joseph.

Hail in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:25:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA FARGE
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Golfball sized hail fell in La Farge.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:58:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:58:00 (CST-6)
Location: NESHBONOC LAKE
Magnitude: 51.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

East of West Salem, a tree was blown down and blocked the eastbound land of Interstate 90.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:25:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA FARGE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

An estimated 60 mph wind gust occurred in La Farge.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:32:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:32:00 (CST-6)
Location: (VOK)VOLK AAF CAMP D
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The automated weather observing equipment at Volk Field measured a wind gust of 63 mph.

Hail in GRANT, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 22:24:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAZEL GREEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:18:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK CREEK
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A metal grain bin was blown over in Elk Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:07:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:07:00 (CST-6)
Location: TUNNEL CITY
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were snapped off southwest of Tunnel City.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUFFALO, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 19:40:00 to 06-MAR-17 19:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MONDOVI
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down south of Mondovi along State Highway 37.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:41:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHASEBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down in Chaseburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:54:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down onto a camper west of Viroqua.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:42:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: NECEDAH
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in several locations across Juneau County.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:01:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: VIROQUA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in and around Viroqua. Numerous power lines were also downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:54:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:54:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE CREEK
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in and near Rome.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:51:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:51:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARKDALE
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in and near Arkdale.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 22:24:00 to 06-MAR-17 22:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down southeast of White Creek.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERNON, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:47:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: HILLSBORO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees and power lines were blown down in Hillsboro.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 21:33:00 to 06-MAR-17 21:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: DORCHESTER
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Power lines were blown down near Dorchester. Damage also occurred to outbuildings and trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:39:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:39:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A light post and business signs were blown down in downtown La Crosse. Three traffic lights with arms that stretch out over traffic were twisted and had to be repaired. Another traffic light and several street signs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:41:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: LA CROSSE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 23.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Around a dozen 1 to 2 foot diameter trees were blown down or uprooted in a cemetery and park in La Crosse. Another tree east of the cemetery went down and partially landed on a house. Trees were also blown down on the UW-La Crosse campus.

Tornado in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 06-MAR-17 20:46:00 to 06-MAR-17 20:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEST SALEM ARPT
Tornado F-scale: EF1
Property damage: 290.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado started just north of Barre Mills and rapidly moved northeast before dissipating south of West Salem. A broken damage path was found by the survey team. Along the path, the tornado snapped numerous trees, destroyed some small farm buildings, a silo, parts of several barns, removed part of the roof from one house, heavily damaged another and damaged the porch on a farm house. There was other damage along Interstate 90 that may have been related to this tornado.