Two rounds of thunderstorms moved across western Wisconsin on July 20th. The first round moved across during the morning and produced two tornadoes. The first tornado touched down in far southeast Trempealeau County and damaged corn and trees. The second tornado occurred northeast of North Bend (Jackson County) with the damage again limited to corn and trees. This round of storms also blew down trees from near Galesville (Trempealeau County) and Holmen (La Crosse County) northeast to Spencer (Clark County). The second round of storms moved across during the afternoon and blew down trees near Rockland (La Crosse County) and Rockbridge (Richland County). Around 7,000 customers lost power in La Crosse County after the storms moved through. The Governor of Wisconsin declared a statewide State of Emergency. A federal disaster declaration was made for La Crosse, Monroe and Vernon Counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:08:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:08:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVENSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous trees and power lines were blown down across the northern part of La Crosse County.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:01:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:01:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTMAN CORNERS
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Multiple trees were blown down at a campground along the Black River southeast of Galesville. Almost all 200 campsites were evacuated as the storms rolled through.

Flood in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 24-JUL-19 03:57:00 to 25-JUL-19 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: NECEDAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Yellow River out of its banks in Necedah. The river crested around a foot above the flood stage on the 24th.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 07:57:00 to 20-JUL-19 07:57:00 (CST-6)
Location: GALESVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two injuries occurred as severe storms with damaging winds rolled across the southern sections of Trempealeau County. In Galesville, one person was injured by flying glass. Another person was injured when a tree fell on a camper in the Township of Gale. Several buildings were damaged and numerous trees were blown down by the damaging winds.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:48:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:48:00 (CST-6)
Location: WINNEBAGO MISSION
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down in various places across the western part of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:41:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:41:00 (CST-6)
Location: MC COY AAF ARPT
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down along County Highway Q northeast of Sparta near Angelo.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:49:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: NEILLSVILLE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A semi-truck was blown off U.S. Highway 10 near Neillsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONROE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:47:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:47:00 (CST-6)
Location: FORT MC COY
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A 61 mph wind gust occurred at Fort McCoy. Shingles were blown off some buildings.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:49:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BLAIR
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Several trees and power lines were blown down north of Blair.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:09:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:09:00 (CST-6)
Location: STEVENSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down north of Stevenstown.

Thunderstorm Wind in JUNEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 09:38:00 to 20-JUL-19 09:38:00 (CST-6)
Location: FINLEY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down across the northeast part of Juneau County in Finley and Armenia townships.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 09:12:00 to 20-JUL-19 09:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: VEEFKIND
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trees were blown down southwest of Spencer.

Thunderstorm Wind in ADAMS, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 09:49:00 to 20-JUL-19 09:49:00 (CST-6)
Location: BIG FLATS
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Trees were blown down northwest of Big Flats.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:36:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:36:00 (CST-6)
Location: LAKE ARBUTUS
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Numerous trees were blown down between Hatfield and Neillsville.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:00:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTMAN CORNERS
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Numerous trees were blown down southeast of Galesville.

Thunderstorm Wind in LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:34:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:34:00 (CST-6)
Location: ROCKLAND
Magnitude: 45.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Trees were blown down near Rockland.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 12:29:00 to 20-JUL-19 12:29:00 (CST-6)
Location: HUB CITY
Magnitude: 53.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Trees were blown down in Rockbridge.

Tornado in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:10:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:12:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTMAN CORNERS
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A brief tornado occurred in the far southeast corner of Trempealeau County southeast of Ettrick. The tornado touched down in a corn field, crossed State Highway 54 and dissipated in a wooden area. Damage was limited to the corn and trees.

Tornado in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:14:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:18:00 (CST-6)
Location: NORTH BEND
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 10.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

A tornado moved across the far southwest corner of Jackson County northeast of North Bend. The tornado touched down in a small wooden area, moved across State Highway 54 before dissipating in another wooded area. Damage was limited to trees and some corn.

Thunderstorm Wind in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 08:35:00 to 20-JUL-19 08:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: ARCADIA
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An estimated 60 mph wind gust blew down trees in Arcadia.

Flood in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 20-JUL-19 18:04:00 to 21-JUL-19 17:45:00 (CST-6)
Location: VAUDREUIL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Black River out of its banks in Black River Falls. The river crested over three feet above the flood stage 50.3 feet.

Flood in TREMPEALEAU, WISCONSIN
From 23-JUL-19 06:26:00 to 23-JUL-19 21:05:00 (CST-6)
Location: BUTMAN CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: River/Stream Gage

Runoff from heavy rain pushed the Black River out of its banks near Galesville. The river crested around a half foot above the flood stage at 12.42 feet.