Storms became more organized as they moved just south of the Twin Cities Metro area. Clusters of storms developed into a bow echo as it raced northeast into west central Wisconsin. The Red Wing, Minnesota airport (located in Wisconsin) measured a wind gust of 82 mph as this bow segment moved into Pierce County.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 16:52:00 to 27-AUG-18 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAGER CITY
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were snapped off in Hager City.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 16:52:00 to 27-AUG-18 16:52:00 (CST-6)
Location: (RGK)RED WING REGIONAL AIRPORT
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Significant building damage occurred at the Red Wing Airport, including the destruction of a hangar that was under construction.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:12:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: SPRING VALLEY
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees were blown down in Spring Valley.

Thunderstorm Wind in PIERCE, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 16:50:00 to 27-AUG-18 16:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: HAGER CITY
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous large trees were blown down in the Mississippi River valley north of Red Wing.

Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CROIX, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:00:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUDSON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large tree limbs were blown down in Hudson.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:22:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:22:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYCEVILLE
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several power lines were blown down near Knapp.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:24:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: DOWNING
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down in Downing.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:26:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:26:00 (CST-6)
Location: BOYCEVILLE
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Multiple trees and power lines were blown down in Boyceville.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:31:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:31:00 (CST-6)
Location: MENOMONIE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A large tree was blown down in Menomonie.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:33:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:33:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHEELER
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several large trees were uprooted and blocking roads east of Wheeler.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:41:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: ELK MOUND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down in Elk Mound.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:44:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:44:00 (CST-6)
Location: COLFAX
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down in Colfax.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:49:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: CHETEK
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Chetek.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHIPPEWA, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:49:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEW AUBURN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down near New Auburn.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNN, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:49:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: RIDGELAND
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Several trees were blown down in Ridgeland.

Thunderstorm Wind in BARRON, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:50:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: ALMENA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down in Almena.

Thunderstorm Wind in EAU CLAIRE, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:50:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:50:00 (CST-6)
Location: EAU CLAIRE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous large tree limbs were blown down across the south side of Eau Claire.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 17:55:00 to 27-AUG-18 17:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WEYERHAEUSER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down in Weyerhaeuser.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 18:13:00 to 27-AUG-18 18:13:00 (CST-6)
Location: CONRATH
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down in Conrath.

Thunderstorm Wind in RUSK, WISCONSIN
From 27-AUG-18 18:15:00 to 27-AUG-18 18:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: GLEN FLORA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A large tree was blown down west of Glen Flora.